Motorcycle Classics is the authoritative voice of America’s growing classic motorcycle community and the premier magazine for collectors and enthusiasts. Following the latest news and trends, and featuring in-depth reviews and riding impressions – with full technical profiles and value assessments – of classic motorcycles from every continent, Motorcycle Classics brings yesterday’s bikes into focus for today’s classic motorcycle aficionados.
Travels near and far
Motorcycle Classics
Café Veloce: 1978-1988 Moto Guzzi SP1000
CONTENDERS • Sport-touring alternatives to the SP1000
AS SPECIAL AS IT GETS • 1974 Norton Commando 850
THE BIKE THAT SAVED BROUGH SUPERIOR • 1928 Brough Superior OHV 680
SURVIVOR SPORTSTER • Tom Myers’ 1969 XLCH Sportster
FIRE ROAD FLYER • Josh Withers and his custom 1973 BMW R75/5
GOLDEN GUZZI • 1974 Moto Guzzi 850 Eldorado
RETURN OF THE FIDDY • Second time’s the charm at Bonneville
BIPOLAR BICILINDRICA • Benelli Tornado 650 S Road Test
FASHIONABLY LATE • The BMW R18 First Edition boldly goes where no Beemer has gone before.
THE START OF IT ALL • Mike Hailwood’s NSU Sportmax 251RS
Reviving a barn find or project bike
“A spring and steel ball should fall out when the bolt is removed.”
RIDES AND DESTINATIONS • SAND CREEK MASSACRE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
THE SKINNY
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS • RIDE ’EM DONT HIDE ’EM
Honda’s Nicest People