V-twin
1958 Triumph Twenty-One
1958 Triumph Twenty-One 1958 TRIUMPH TWENTY-ONE HAS BATHTUB STYLING. The British home market had been hungry for cheap transportation after WWII, and commuter motorcycles helped fill that role. But England being…well, England, was wet and rainy and to prevent rust an owner needed to wipe his bike down each night after getting home from work. …
1951 BSA A10
1951 BSA A10 Pre-Unit 650 Twin 1951 BSA A10 Golden Flash 1951 BSA A10 GOLDEN FLASH From its launch in 1950, the BSA A10 came standard in a black and chrome color scheme. But as an option, they offered a very distinctive gold-over-chrome with red pinstriping theme that gave the BSA A10 Golden Flash its …
1967 Royal Enfield Interceptor
1967 Royal Enfield Interceptor 1967 ROYAL ENFIELD INTERCEPTOR BACKGROUND Royal Enfield hopped up its 692cc Constellation and created a new model, the 700 Interceptor in 1960, for sale in the US and Canada markets only (on England). They’d just lost their contract to rebadge Constellations with Indian Motorcycle regalia then selling them in the US …
1973 Triumph Daytona
1973 Triumph Daytona 500 1973 TRIUMPH DAYTONA – WHAT’S IN A NAME? Triumph derived the name of this bike from Buddy Elmore’s win at the 1966 Daytona 200 at Daytona Beach FL riding a Triumph T100T Tiger 500 twin. It was Triumph’s first-ever Daytona victory, with an average speed of 96.6 mph. By 1967, it …
1951 Triumph Thunderbird
1951 Triumph Thunderbird 1951 Triumph Thunderbird Background The 1951 Triumph Thunderbird carried the model designation “6T”. All 6T’s were 650’s & came equipped essentially the same, with the same rigid frame & sprung rear hub, and the same setup throughout. Unlike the later Triumph TR6 which came in a variety of flavors (ie: high pipes, …
1969 Norton Dominator 650SS
1969 Norton Dominator 650SS 1969 NORTON DOMINATOR 650SS BACKGROUND The story starts not with a Norton, but with the 1938 Triumph 500 Speed Twin, the world’s first “modern” vertical twin. The rest of the British motorcycle industry went nuts and rushed to field their own 500 twins. But WWII got in the way, putting things …
1958 Triumph Thunderbird
1958 Triumph Thunderbird ABOVE: The 1958 Triumph Thunderbird 6T looked very similar to this 1958 Triumph T110 Tiger, with headlight nacelle and full fenders. We need good photos of a ’58 T-bird. If you own one, please send us pictures of YOUR BIKE! RACING WINS FOR TRIUMPH 1958 was a very good year for Triumph …
1939 Brough Superior SS100
1939 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 BACKGROUND The SS100 (SS stood for “Super Sports”) was built from the very best components available at the time from a wide range of suppliers. The engines that Brough selected for his 1924 through 1936 SS100s was the twin-cam KTOP V-twin built by JAP (named for the initials of its founder, …
1935 Brough Superior
THE 1935 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 ALPINE GRAND SPORT Brough fitted the SS100 with full touring spec and named it the “Alpine Grand Sport” starting in 1925. That same year, Brough Superior Motorcycles introduced the Pendine Racing Model (named after the Pendine Sands where Malcolm Camplbel set several speed records on Brough Superior Motorcycles) which was …
1954 Triumph Thunderbird
1954 Triumph Thunderbird ABOVE: An early-1954 Triumph Thunderbird with rigid frame. BELOW: Partway through the 1954 model-year Triumph converted over to a swing-arm rear suspension setup, as seen on this ’54 T-Bird. 1954 TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD’S ‘SISTER-BIKE’ The 1954 Triumph Tiger were “sister-bikes”, in that they were very similar in appearance. In this era of Triumph …
1926 Brough Superior SS80
1926 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS80 WAS AN EARLY BIKE Brough Superior was established by George Brough in Nottingham, England in 1924. He bucked convention and rather than mass-producing huge volumes of identical machines, he designed every bike to meet the exact specifications of the customers. The bikes were literally ‘fit’ to the riders’ size, weight, needs …
1938 Brough Superior SS100
1938 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS100 BACKGROUND The SS100 (SS stood for “Super Sports”) was built from the very best components available at the time from a wide range of suppliers. The engines that Brough selected for his 1924 through 1936 SS100s was the twin-cam KTOP V-twin built by JAP (named for the initials of its founder, …
1939 Brough Superior SS80
1939 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS80 The “SS” in the name stands for “Super Sports”, and the SS80 was George Brough’s earliest design, dating back to 1920, several years before production actually began. Like its big brother the SS100 which Brough guaranteed would do 100 mph straight off the showroom floor, the SS80 was guaranteed to make …
BSA A7
ABOVE: This 1952 BSA A7 featured plunger rear suspension, the transition between earlier rigid frames & the swing arm frames to arrive in 1954. BIRTH OF THE BSA A7 By the onset of World War II, BSA was one of, if not THE largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. They were making great success of …
1949 Vincent Rapide
1949 Vincent Rapide 1949 VINCENT RAPIDE BACKGROUND Vincent built its reputation on it’s robust 499cc Comet single. Prior to the war, they figured out that if they doubled it, they could create a 998cc V-twin and the series A Vincent Rapide was born. Few were built prior to World War 2, which curtailed all civilian …
1948 Vincent Rapide
1948 Vincent Rapide Series B 1948 VINCENT RAPIDE BACKGROUND Vincent built its reputation on it’s robust 499cc Comet single. Prior to the war, they figured out that if they doubled it, they could create a 998cc V-twin and the series A Vincent Rapide was born. Few were built prior to World War 2, which curtailed …
1939 Vincent Rapide
1939 Vincent Rapide Series A 1939 VINCENT RAPIDE BACKGROUND Vincent head engineer Phil Irving was working on some tracings of the firm’s 499cc single cylinder engine in 1936. As things got moved around, two of the tracings lined up roughly in the shape of a V-twin. With a little cajoling, he quickly lined it up …
Egli-Vincent
FRITZ EGLI & THE EGLI-VINCENT Fritz Egli was born in Switzerland in 1937, spent his early years motorcycle racing and building motorcycles, including frames of his own design. He opened his own shop in 1965 and began building modern cafe racers with 998cc Vincent Black Shadow V-twin engines and Egli-designed-and-built frames, dubbed the Egli-Vincent. Three …
1964 Norton Atlas
1964 Norton Atlas 1964 NORTON ATLAS BACKSTORY The story starts not with a Norton at all, but with the 1938 Triumph 500 Speed Twin, the world’s first “modern” vertical twin. The rest of the British motorcycle industry went nuts and rushed to field their own 500 twins. But WWII got in the way, putting things …
1953 Vincent Rapide
1953 Vincent Rapide Series C 1953 VINCENT RAPIDE BACKGROUND Vincent built its reputation on it’s robust 499cc Comet single. Prior to the war, they figured out that if they doubled it, they could create a 998cc V-twin and the series A Vincent Rapide was born. Few were built prior to World War 2, which curtailed …
1926 Brough Superior SS80
1926 BROUGH SUPERIOR SS80 WAS AN EARLY BIKE Brough Superior was established by George Brough in Nottingham, England in 1924. He bucked convention and rather than mass-producing huge volumes of identical machines, he designed every bike to meet the exact specifications of the customers. The bikes were literally ‘fit’ to the riders’ size, weight, needs …
2021 Harley Davidson Pan America 1250 [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Pan America 1250: The New Adventure Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The wait is over! The first American-made Adventure bike is here, the Harley Davidson Pan America 1250. HD is trying to come into a market segment that has some serious heavyweights. Both the 1250 and 1250 Special …
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Tri Glide [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson CVO Tri Glide: One Of A Kind Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The most-requested model in the history of Harley Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations, the CVO Tri Glide sets the bar to a whole new level. Pure American-made luxury, attitude, style, and sound tickle all your senses from …
2021 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra: Premium Touring Trike Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Three-wheeled machines have rapidly gained popularity, and Harley Davidson has led the way. The Tri Glide Ultra is a premium touring trike dripping with classic American design. One of 3 Trikes in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, …
2021 Harley Davidson Freewheeler [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Freewheeler: Raw Attitude Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links If two wheels are good then three must be better right? The inherent stability of the 2 rear 1 front format, the Freewheeler is a popular choice for those wanting to stay with an American-made Trike. One of 3 in …
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Limited [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson CVO Limited: Best In Class Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Welcome to the pinnacle, the absolute finest of touring bikes live here. Stiff competition from the Japanese and German-made bikes continues to push American-made machines like the CVO Limited to new levels of luxury and performance. CVO is …
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson CVO Road Glide: Showstopping Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links CVO is recognized as the absolute best by Harley Davidson. The pinnacle of factory-custom touring style and comfort. Visually stunning and loaded with power. An American-made jewel for the most discerning rider. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin engine is exclusive …
2021 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson CVO Street Glide is a Showstopper Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links CVO is recognized as the absolute best by Harley Davidson. The pinnacle of factory-custom touring style and comfort. Visually stunning and loaded with power. An American-made jewel for the most discerning rider. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 V-Twin engine …
2021 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited: Fully Loaded Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links As the Limited name implies, this Harley Davidson is packed with all the comforts required for long-distance touring. The 2021 Harley Davidson lineup does have a few full-dressed touring bikes, but the Ultra Limited offers an incredible number of …
2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Limited: Chase The Horizon Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Taking all things epic about the Road Glide bikes, Harley Davidson adds everything one could want to make a great 2-up touring ride. Shared across the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, the powerful Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine has 119 …
2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special: Oh So Special Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Street Glide Special is a strong contender of the three Street Glide versions in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup. It is very obvious HD is aware how popular the American-made Batwing Bagger has been, and they …
2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide Special: Blacked-out or Bright Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 Harley Davidson lineup has three “Specials” and based on the vast level of choices offered, Harley Davidson knows these make up their most popular offerings. The Road Glide Special is everything I envision a bad-ass …
2021 Harley Davidson Road King Special [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Road King Special: A Factory Custom Hotrod Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links There are three “Specials” in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, the Road King Special is the no-nonsense brute of the three. Building off the already excellent Road King package, Harley Davidson just pumps up a few …
2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Street Glide: The Batwing Bagger Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The original stripped-down American hot rod bagger, the Street Glide has long set the bar for doing this style right. Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight® 107 engine with 92 HP and 110 lbs-ft of torque, plenty of jam is …
2021 Harley Davidson Road King [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Road King: Long Live The King Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Road King is the classic entry-level bagger in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup. With no real changes from the 2020 model, there have been some rumors that this could be the last year of the All …
2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R [Model Overview]
The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R: The Beast Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2021 KTM 1290 Super Duke R was designed and built with exactly one objective in mind: utter domination of the naked sport bike field. Why else would you nickname your top model bike as “The Beast?” Originally …
2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Road Glide: The Sharknose Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The Road Glide is one of Harley Davidson’s most popular bikes, period. The distinctive American bagger attitude is highlighted with the classic “Sharknose” frame-mounted fairing, which is home to the standard Boom!™ Box GTS Infotainment System. In the 2021 …
2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic: A Quintessential Classic Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Looking for the nostalgia in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup? The Heritage Classic is a rolling testament to the HD legacy. An American-made icon, the Heritage Classic drips with gangster-era style and vintage details, but get a leg …
2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Standard: The Basic Bagger Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links Having a standard touring bike in the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup is perfect for the HD enthusiast, looking for all the key components as a platform for a custom build. Instantly recognizable with a Batwing fairing, Harley …
2021 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 [Model Overview]
The 2021 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114: Shines Even Brighter Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links When looking to make a statement, not many bikes can shout “American-made badass” quite like a Fat Boy. Revised for the 2021 Harley Davidson lineup, the Fat Boy 114 has been given a pump to the brightwork. …
