2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT 2014 ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT BACKGROUND At the time of its introduction, the Continental GT...
1969 SL90 Motosport Engine Engine Type 89cc OHC single cylinder Spark plug D6HA Plug gap .028 Battery 6N5.5-1D —...
1955 Ariel Square Four 1955 ARIEL SQUARE FOUR – NEW & IMPROVED The Square Four went through a major revision in 1953, with a new cylinder head and manifolds, prompting a new sub-model designation, Mark II, which ran from 1953 through Ariel’s final year, 1959. Prior to 1953, both cylinders...
THE TRIUMPH TWENTY ONE MISSION There are two schools of thought on the name ‘Triumph Twenty One’. It’s either honoring...
MATCHLESS G12 BACKGROUND Just prior to World War II, Triumph rocked the world with their seminal 500 Speed Twin, but...
1938 Velocette MAC 1938 VELOCETTE MAC BACKGROUND Velocette, while a relatively small motorcycle company, was always known for it innovative designs and premium quality. In the 1920s, when most engines were side-valves (flatheads) and only a few had OHVs, Velocette introduced it’s K-series (KSS and KTT, first as factory racers,...
According to recent sales data, Yamaha is the most popular brand overall in Oz, with Kawasaki’s Ninja 400 being the...
1998 Honda X-Four Engine Engine Type Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinders, Displacement 1284cc Bore and Stroke 78...
1949 VINCENT COMET RUNNING GEAR The Vincent Comet had frame similar in layout to the V-twin Vincent Black Shadow which included Vincent’s proprietary cantilever rear suspension and Vincent’s Girdraulic forks up front. And, like the big V-twins, the engine was a stressed member of the frame, eliminating the need for...
1961 Triumph Speed Twin 1961 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN HAS A “BATHTUB” The British home market had been hungry for cheap...
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The Ultimate Urban Ride: The 2020 KTM 390 Duke Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links KTM’s legendary small-capacity naked motorcycle, the 390 Duke, is back for 2020. Regarded by many as one of the best and most versatile urban-focused motorcycles, the Duke 390 offers serious grunt, nimble handling,...
1979 CX500D’79 DELUXE It came in one color: Candy Presto Red The pinstripes were gold The “CX500 DELUXE” side cover...
SECOND YEAR CARRYOVER The 1964 Triumph Bonneville T120 650 was pretty much a carry-over from 1963 and at the same...
1969 CB175K3 Early model Super Sport 175 Engine Engine Type OHC parallel twin cylinders Displacement 174cc DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES N/A DIMENSION N/A OTHER Color Candy Blue with white Candy Orange with white The gas tank was a two-tone with a black rubber pad The “HONDA”...
1974 XL125K0 Engine Engine Type OHC single cylinder Displacement 122cc Cylinder head One piece unit DRIVETRAIN Transmission 5-speed CHASSIS /...
1939 BSA Gold Star THE 1939 BSA GOLD STAR IS FAST! The BSA Gold Star was introduced in 1938 in...
1948 Ariel Red Hunter 1948 ARIEL RED HUNTER BACKGROUND The 1930s were indeed the Golden Age for the British motorcycle industry. At the time, nearly all of them relied heavily on one basic engine architecture: the air-cooled, pushrod OHV single, and most marques had built their lineup of 350 and...
1982 Nighthawk 450 (CB450SC’82) Engine Engine Type Air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, Displacement...
1951 Ariel Square Four 1951 ARIEL SQUARE FOUR BACKGROUND The original Ariel Square Four was created by legendary engine designer,...
1974 CB360G Engine Engine Air cooled, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder, Displacement 357cc Bore x Stroke 67.0 x 50.6 mm Compression Ratio 9.3:1 Fuel Delivery 2 CV carburetors Ignition Breaker points and condenser Starter Electric and kickstart Max Power 24.8 KW (34 hp) @ 9000 rpm Drivetrain...
NORTON NAVIGATOR BACKGROUND Norton has always been known for big powerful bikes like the Manx and the Commando. But they...
1961 BSA Gold Star 1961 BSA GOLD STAR GETTING LONG IN THE TOOTH The Gold Star originally evolved out of...
The 2023 Zero S Introduces Riders To Thrilling Electric Motorcycles Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2023 Zero S isn’t just a motorcycle, with its electric powertrain, minimal maintenance, impressive range, and charging capabilities it’s a revolution on two wheels. It is also the lowest priced option...
1935 VINCENT COMET RUNNING GEAR The Vincent Comet had frame similar in layout to the V-twin Vincent Black Shadow which...
The Ducati Gold Standard Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Monsters are often found lurking in the shadows...
1959 MATCHLESS G80 BACKGROUND As was the case with virtually all Matchless motorcycles, sister-company AJS had a nearly-identical version which they called the Model 18. Matchless had cut its teeth, and built its reputation fielding fast, robust and reliable big singles (ie: 350cc and 500cc). The Matchless G80/AJS Model 18...
1963 Triumph TR6 1963 TRIUMPH TR6 BY THE NUMBERS The only model for 1963 was the Triumph TR6 S/S (Street...
1947 Triumph Speed Twin 1947 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN LEADS THE WAY At the end of World War II, civilian production...
Benelli is a name steeped in motorcycle history going back to 1911 when a mother bought a workshop for her six sons. I love the history of this company and when I had the opportunity to have one of their bikes on loan, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. Review...
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2020 Kawasaki W800 Street Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Kawasaki W800 Street is an interesting motorcycle, designed to both look and feel like a 1960’s Kawasaki W1. This is achieved with a 773 cc SOHC air cooled vertical twin (much like the W1’s 650cc vertical...
BEST EVER The 1970 Triumph Bonneville T120 was not only the high water mark in Triumph 650 development, and...
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ABOVE: 1960 Triumph Bonneville TR7/A Roadster w/down pipes. MODEL DESIGNATIONS The 1960 Triumph Bonneville was designated TR7 by Triumph Motorcycles in the US, to differentiate it from all the unsold 1959 T120s still in inventory (even though engine numbers still had the T120 prefix), and the TR6 Trophy-Bird, the Bonneville...
1991 Honda Nighthawk CB250’91 (CB250L’91 in California) Engine Engine Type 234cc Air cooled, four stroke, twin cylinder Bore And Stroke...
1956 Triumph Speed Twin 1956 TRIUMPH SPEED TWIN RELEGATED TO THE BACK SEAT The 1938 Triumph Speed Twin was the...
The 2023 Husqvarna 701 Supermoto: All The Fun Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 701 Supermoto is a high-performance motorcycle by Husqvarna Motorcycles, a Swedish manufacturer with a long history in motorcycle production. The 701 Supermoto is the company’s highest-performance street-focused bike in the 2023 Husqvarna lineup....
The 2023 BMW F900 R Is Stiff Competition In The Naked Bike Class Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos...