Motorcycle Classics

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.

Bump Starting a Motorhead Life

Motorcycle Classics

“Catastrophic failure may result if ignition, carburetion, or compression ratio are altered.”

BMW R75/5, /6 and /7 Airheads

CONTENDERS • Alternatives to the R75/5

1955 VINCENT BLACK PRINCE • A Harbinger of the Future

THE QUAIL ROLLS ON • Neither rain nor wind could stop the 14th running of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. Instead, it just grew stronger.

2024 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Top Award Winners

The Quail Motorcycle Gathering: Competition Tales

DESMO DIARY • Owning a Ducati 750SS — Times Three

HEAVY METAL INCREDIBLE HULK • Kawasaki Z1300

1937 KTS VELOCETTE • British Innovation for the 1920’s and Beyond

BRITISH SINGLE, OR SUPERBIKE? • Colin’s Condor

THE “WATER BUFFALO” • 1977 Suzuki GT-750B LeMans

Defending Suzuki’s Honor, the TR750

Rebuild a Norton Commando Brake Caliper

Don’t miss these upcoming events! • All events subject to change. Please check event websites for updated information.

RIDES AND DESTINATIONS • WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE AND WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARK

THE SKINNY

Motorcycle CLASSICS RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS • RIDE 'EM DON'Y HIDE 'EM

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