Motorcycle Classics

John L. Stein and Randy Pobst buy a pair of Rickman dirt bikes at the Barber swap meet, fix them, then race them the same weekend. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/racing-rickman-dirt-bikes-zm0z18jfzhur

The roots of the Harley-Davidson S-125 go all the way back to World War II. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/classic-harley-davidson-motorcycles/1948-harley-davidson-s-125-zmgz17jfzhur

Built in California by racer Frank Scurria, a Ducati 350 began life as a Ducati 175 single in a 125 F3 frame. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/classic-ducati-motorcycles/1963-ducati-350-zmgz18jfzhur

In the mountains of British Columbia, Jim Green found pieces of an Ariel Deluxe Roadster, which led to lots of digging, researching and eventual re-assembly. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/classic-ariel-motorcycles/1913-ariel-deluxe-roadster-zmtz18jfzhur

A Norton Electra found in a field is restored to perfection by readers Ian and Craig Easton. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/classic-norton-motorcycles/1963-norton-electra-zm0z18jfzhur

The Honda Nighthawk was bombproof, easy to ride and is worth a look over 30 years later. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-honda-motorcycles/1985-honda-nighthawk-zmsz18jfzhur

We take a look at the championship-winning 1939 Gilera Rondine, the world’s first 4-cylinder Superbike. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/classic-gilera-motorcycles/1939-gilera-500-rondine-zm0z18jfzhur

This humble little 49cc Kawasaki Pet is one of the earliest all-Kawasaki motorcycles in the U.S. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-kawasaki-motorcycles/1964-kawasaki-m5-pet-zmgz17ndzhur

Norton Guru Colin Kelly revives and restores a 1967 Norton Atlas to show-winning perfection. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/classic-norton-motorcycles/1967-norton-atlas-zmtz17ndzhur

In the early 1950s, scooter maker Lambretta crafted this amazing 250cc V-twin GP racer. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/lambretta-gp-racer-zm0z17ndzhur

The Ducati Imola 750 and its victory at the 1972 Imola 200 paved the way for its company's success. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/classic-ducati-motorcycles/ducati-imola-750-zmmz15ndzhur

Rare as hen’s teeth, fewer than 100 Bultaco Streakers were brought to the U.S. over its three-year production. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/1978-bultaco-streaker-zmgz17ndzhur

Guzzi enthusiast Paul Harrison restores a rough 1967 Moto Guzzi V7 just in time for the bike’s 50th birthday. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/classic-moto-guzzi-motorcycles/1967-moto-guzzi-v7-zmwz17ndzhur

Never officially sold in the U.S., this 1958 Honda Benly has been restored by Charlie O’Hanlon. Read more at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-honda-motorcycles/1958-honda-jc58-benly-zmwz17ndzhur

Often overshadowed, the single-carb Triumph Tiger 750 performed much like its big brother, the Bonneville. Read more at http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/classic-triumph-motorcycles/1976-triumph-tiger-750-zmsz15ndzhur

This 1973 Yamaha TX650 might look like just a motorcycle, but to owner Keith Allen, it’s a fully functioning time machine. Read more at http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-japanese-motorcycles/classic-yamaha-motorcycles/yamaha-tx650-zmwz16ndzhur

Beautifully restored, this JAWA 250 Perak might be one of the nicest post-war Czechoslovakian motorcycles. Read more at http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/classic-jawa-motorcycles/jawa-250-perak-zmlz16sozhur