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Rebuilt 1930 Indian Scout Boasts Old-Time Wall of Death Glory
Rebuilt 1930 Indian Scout Boasts Old-Time Wall of Death Glory

17 Dec 2012, 15:01 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / If "wall of death" sounds already too dangerous, then riding it on an 1930 Indian Scout sounds probably completely crazy. Well, it may be so, but for Swiss custom builder Danny of Hard Nin...

 
Bridge City Cycles Customized Honda CB550
Bridge City Cycles Customized Honda CB550

13 Dec 2012, 12:36 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Anthony Mautemps and his wife are the ones behind the Bridge City Cycles, a Portland, Oregon-based workshop specializing in both vintage and classic motorcycles. One of the latest bikes to come out ...

 
World’s Oldest Ford Returns Home to Celebrate Company Founder
World’s Oldest Ford Returns Home to Celebrate Company Founder

12 Dec 2012, 18:40 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The oldest surviving Ford vehicle is returning home, a Model A built in 1903 is again with the Ford family, kicking off the yearlong “party” of the 150th celebration of the birth of comp...

 
Mule Moss Landing Assault Vehicle
Mule Moss Landing Assault Vehicle

11 Dec 2012, 14:08 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Richard Pollock is the bright mind behind one of California's niftiest modding workshop, Mule Motorcycles. Renowned by transforming the bikes as much as possible, Pollock's magic resides i...

 
1938 DKW NZ350 Is a Custom Dream Bike
1938 DKW NZ350 Is a Custom Dream Bike

8 Dec 2012, 11:17 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / When great creative minds meet vintage motorcycles under the "supervision" of trained design skills, the resulting machines are usually so cool that it almost hurts. And the customized 193...

 
The Only Leo Motorcycle Left Goes under the Hammer
The Only Leo Motorcycle Left Goes under the Hammer

8 Dec 2012, 10:03 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / January 10th, Bally's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will host a most interesting auction held by Bonhams and bringing under the hammer a bike which is thought to be the only one remaining: an 1...

 
1928 Norton CS1 Is the Oldest Bike Racing Regularly in the UK
1928 Norton CS1 Is the Oldest Bike Racing Regularly in the UK

8 Dec 2012, 08:52 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ever wondered about really old bikes which are still raced on a regular basis? Here's the UK's oldest bike still being ridden regularly and still winning vintage races: Ian Bain's Nor...

 
Evel Knievel's Wembley Bruised Helmet Goes under the Hammer
Evel Knievel's Wembley Bruised Helmet Goes under the Hammer

6 Dec 2012, 16:37 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Profiles in History, a name well known in the business of auctioning Hollywood memorabilia since 1985, announces a most interesting event to take place on 15-16 December: the very bruised and batter...

 
2013 Triumph Speedmaster, Old-School Cruiser Extravaganza
2013 Triumph Speedmaster, Old-School Cruiser Extravaganza

6 Dec 2012, 15:06 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Triumph Speedmaster is one of the unmistakeable legendary motorbikes which still boasts the classic, elegant style of the British bikes of yore. However, beyond the old-school bad boy looks, the...

 
El Solitario Winning Loser Custom Motorcycle
El Solitario Winning Loser Custom Motorcycle

6 Dec 2012, 10:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Some bikes may not boast the tremendous displacements so many guys out there hold so dear, and yet generate long-lasting amazement because they simply have tons of character. And taking a better loo...

 
2013 ZPSport 449, the New Retro Enduro with Fabulous Price Tag
2013 ZPSport 449, the New Retro Enduro with Fabulous Price Tag

5 Dec 2012, 15:04 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / German manufacturer MZ has had quite a hard time during the last years, but it looks like they're just not ready to abandon all hope. After coming up with a nice new engine idea earlier this ye...

 
Matchless Brand Sold Again, Nice Comeback Expected
Matchless Brand Sold Again, Nice Comeback Expected

5 Dec 2012, 12:40 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Matchless is one of the oldest names in the world when it comes to motorcycle manufacturing, but the British company has changed hands several times along the years. The Matchless brand, formerl...

 
Vespa GTV 300 ie Has Classy Looks, but the Price...
Vespa GTV 300 ie Has Classy Looks, but the Price...

4 Dec 2012, 13:57 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We count among those who like the Vespa scooters, with all their classic, retro styling and huge heritage. And we also like their new GTV 300 ie model because it looks great and we know riding it wi...

 
2013  AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Announced for July 19-21
2013 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Announced for July 19-21

4 Dec 2012, 13:09 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) President and CEO Rob Dingman made public the date for the 20013 Vintage Motorcycle Days event. This annual meeting dedicated to old and vintage motorcycles w...

 
Custom Triumph Thruxton Mightyblue by Maria Motorcycles
Custom Triumph Thruxton Mightyblue by Maria Motorcycles

4 Dec 2012, 11:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Maria Motorcycles is the name of a new workshop in a country with no major representation in the scene of bike customization, namely Portugal. And since it's more than once when we saw truly ni...

 
The First  Complete Ducati Bike Ever
The First Complete Ducati Bike Ever

29 Nov 2012, 13:16 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Take a good look at this rather funny looking bike: it may not seem much, but acknowledge that without it there would have been no Diavel and no 1199 Panigale. And you'd really hate that, would...

 
Jay Leno Demoes His 1931 Henderson KJ
Jay Leno Demoes His 1931 Henderson KJ

29 Nov 2012, 12:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Henderson bikes are almost completely forgotten when it comes to fighting over the biggest and the best bikes of yore. For all those of you who have heard only about Harley and Indian motorcycles, h...

 
Straight Line for Norton 961 Commando Bikes in the US
Straight Line for Norton 961 Commando Bikes in the US

24 Nov 2012, 10:28 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The US fans of the Britain's iconic manufacturer can start making financial plans as the new Commando 961 model has received green light from the EPA.

 
Ellaspede Turns Old, Ugly Honda CB250N into a Dream Bike
Ellaspede Turns Old, Ugly Honda CB250N into a Dream Bike

17 Nov 2012, 11:20 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Take a look at an 1980 Honda CB250N: do you see anything more than a rather ugly, flat commuter bike? Would you ride it with a proud smile on your face just because it's yours? Will it turn an...

 
2013 Triumph Bonneville, More Than 50 Years of Excellence
2013 Triumph Bonneville, More Than 50 Years of Excellence

7 Nov 2012, 12:56 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Triumph Bonneville is most likely one of the best-known motorcycles around. This legend started more than 50 years ago, and the 2013 model carries on this amazing heritage, updating the tech spe...