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.
Win a new Schuberth helmet
The return of summer events
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“On a BMW you work through the turns, on the Guzzi you dance.”
Which Bonnie is Really the Best? 1963-1970 Triumph 650 Bonneville T120R
CONTENDERS • Other Bonnevilles to consider
CLASSIC SCENE • Texas Two-Steppin’ in the Hill Country
EGLI-VINCENT • The Café Racer, built by Godet
GODET EGLI-VINCENT
DUCATI MARIANNA
Record breaking in the Flying Torpedo
100 Years of Designing for Speed
CLASSICALLY FAST • 1974 Triumph Trident T150V
1974 TRIUMPH TRIDENT T150V
Trident Buyer’s Guide
SLIMMED-DOWN SPACEFRAME • 1975 Laverda 3C 1000 Endurance Racer
LAVERDA 3C 1000 ENDURANCE RACER
The Laverda Twins and Triples Bible
SPOT THE DIFFERENCE • Greeves 25DB Sports Twin
1960 GREEVES 25DB
Battle of the Twins
ONE FOR THE ROAD • 1972 CCM — Clews Competition Machine
1972 CCM
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WLA • A hot-rodded Army surplus bike restored back to original
Proof positive: Harley-Davidson WLAs abroad
Harley-Davidson WLA: The Main US Military Motorcycle of World War II
Solving wet-sumping issues on Norton Commandos
“Full throttle under load at less than 100mph is perfectly valid for plug reading.”
Don’t miss these upcoming events! • All events subject to change. Please check event websites for updated information.
RIDES AND DESTINATIONS • CHIRIACO SUMMIT, CALIFORNIA, AND THE GENERAL PATTON MEMORIAL MUSEUM
THE SKINNY
Motorcycle CLASSICS • RIDE ‘EM DON’T HIDE ‘EM RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Blackwater 100 — America’s Toughest Race