Pair of Joey Dunlop, John McGuinness Vimto Honda TT bikes head to auction
The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 is set to feature a pair of Vimto-liveried Honda bikes raced by TT legends Joey Dunlop and John McGuinness.
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Carl Fogarty to headline special classic bike anniversary weekend at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire
Some of Britain’s best historic race bikes, and well-kept classic motorcycles will descend on Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park this coming weekend, with two days of on- and off-track fun planned at the...
The Yamaha RD350: Cult Classic Two-Stroke History and Why It’s Still Collectible
There are motorcycles you remember because they were beautiful. Others stick with you because they were fast, or because they scared the hell out of you, or because somebody you knew had one and spent an unreasonable amount of time explaining why his was better than everybody els…
Maxxis Tires’ – Classic Steel #69 “1982 Suzuki Off-Road”
For this edition of Classic Ink, we are going to take a look back at ads for Suzuki’s awesome 1982 lineup of off-road machines. In 1982, I would have absolutely died to have this all-new Full Floating RM80. Hell, I would still love to have one in this condition to rip around on n…
No Reserve: 1976 Suzuki RM125
This 1976 Suzuki RM125 is finished in Competition Yellow with black accents and powered by a 123cc two-stroke single paired with a six-speed transmission. Features include a black vinyl solo seat, an expansion-chamber exhaust system, a kick starter, a Mikuni carburetor, a cross-b…
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY! GODSPEED! CHUCK “FEETS” MINERT (1931-2016)
Click on images to enlarge Classic Feets Minert. Classic motocross. Feets during the 1970 Trans-AMA series on his factory BSA. By Jody Weisel As a general rule I don’t recommend meeting your heroes up close and personal. As much as we glorify them for their prowess on a motorcycl…
Second wind: A Yamaha DT175 reconfigured for the road
Whether you're a new reader or just missed it the first time around, we’re diggi...
The World’s First Gas Motorcycle Was A Wooden Test Mule With Training Wheels
Before superbikes, baggers, and adventure bikes, there was half a horsepower, a wooden frame, and two extra wheels.
JODY’S RACING SCRAPBOOK: THESE SNAPSHOTS COULD BE YOURS
One man’s motocross scrapbook is pretty much the same as anothers. They all hold gems from the past, precious moments lost in time .Jody’s just feature a wider variety of brands. We hope that a look at Jody’s old photos will remind you of your good old days. Take this photo above…
Top 20 Most Expensive Café Racers Ever Sold at Auction
Café racers started as stripped-down, performance-focused motorcycles built by enthusiasts who wanted to travel quickly between cafés. Lightweight chassis, low handlebars, rear-set controls and tuned engines defined the movement, which emerged in Britain during the 1950s and 1960…
Readers’ Tale: A year to remember
John Stevenson (aka 5012094 SAC Stevenson J) looks back on a special year in his life. Many people I think have a special year – always to be remembered. It could be national, such as the 1966 football World Cup or it could be personal. Perhaps trivial, perhaps not. The pilot’s n…
Give Us This Cheap As Hell Retro Honda Motorcycle Now!
An actual whole motorcycle for under $3,000? Give it to us.
There’s Always A Motorcycle: The Thing With Two Heads
Is this some kind of joke! The post There’s Always A Motorcycle: The Thing With Two Heads first appeared on The Vintagent .
BMW R100 by Bolt Motor Company.
Most custom motorcycles, all things going well, are built once, which seems entirely reasonable when you consider how much time, money and swearing is involved. But when this BMW R100 arrived at Bolt Motor Company in Valencia, it wasn’t a motorcycle at all; it was a collection of…
FOR SALE: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto
A 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto is currently offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, presenting a particularly well-equipped example of Ducati’s modern interpretation of the classic cafe racer. Introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, the SportClassic family c…
FOR SALE: 1971 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1971 Honda CB750 combines the mechanical character of Honda’s landmark superbike with a period-inspired cafe racer transformation. Modified under previous ownership and acquired by the current owner in 2023, the motorcycle …
KAWASAKI 1200 ZRX ‘Darth Vader’ by Jerem.
Darth Vader famously preferred a TIE fighter for aerial duties, but had Kawasaki built the ZRX1200 in a galaxy far, far away, the big green bruiser would have made a pretty convincing option as his ground-based attack vehicle. French builder Jerem Motorcycles has taken Kawasaki’s…
The Vintagent Classics: Burst City
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Unholy Matrimony: Marrying Cagiva and Ducati Bits in a 308 cc Trials Hybrid
The most common path in the motorcycle world starts with a dealership and a big...
FOR SALE: 1985 BMW K100 Cafe Racer
A 1985 BMW K100 has been transformed from an early example of BMW’s unconventional four-cylinder tourer into a stripped-back café racer, and it is now offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve. Acquired by the seller as a project in 2025, the motorcycle has since undergone an ex…
Throwback Thursday—Hometown Hero: A SR150 Scrambler from Taiwan
Yamaha's beloved SR has come in an array of sizes over the years, all closely re...
FOR SALE: 2003 Buell M2 Cyclone
Listed for sale on Collecting Cars, this Buell M2 Cyclone is a thoroughly re-engineered café racer that combines the muscular character of an American V-twin with the chassis hardware and visual language of Ducati. Known by its builder as the ‘Bucati,’ the motorcycle retains the …
FOR SALE: 1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago Cafe Racer
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago has been transformed from a factory cruiser into a distinctly styled café racer, combining the model’s air-cooled V-twin character with a comprehensive set of custom chassis and cosmetic upgrades. P…
Inside the Builders Best: 6 Custom BMWs Heading to the Barber Vintage Festival
For the motorcycle enthusiast, few places on earth evoke the sheer essence of tw...
BMW K100 by Purpose Built Moto.
BMW’s K100 has spent four decades saddled with the Flying Brick nickname, and one look at the enormous longitudinal four-cylinder engine explains why. But there’s something useful about starting with a motorcycle nobody could ever accuse of being delicate: you can attack it with …
No Reserve: 1979 BMW R100RS
This 1979 BMW R100RS is powered by an air-cooled 980cc opposed-twin paired with a five-speed transmission and is finished in Dark Blue/Silver Metallic. Equipment includes an enclosed driveshaft, an electric starter, a 6.3-gallon fuel tank, dual Bing carburetors, cross-spoke alloy…
FOR SALE: 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans
The Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans remains one of the defining Italian sporting motorcycles of the 1970s, pairing unmistakable café-racer character with the robust engineering of Moto Guzzi’s Tonti-derived chassis. This Series 2 example, generally identified retrospectively as a MkI, is …
Husqvarna linked to Steve McQueen's Solar Productions heads to Bonhams auction
A 1972 Husqvarna 250cc motocrosser with a documented link to Steve McQueen’s production company is heading to the Bonhams’ Autumn Stafford Sale on October 11, as part of the Classic Motorcycle...
No Reserve: 1975 Yamaha RD125
This 1975 Yamaha RD125 reportedly spent a number of years in storage and was acquired by the current owner in Wyoming and then relocated to South Dakota. Recommissioning work included cleaning, synchronizing, and tuning the twin carburetors, overhauling the petcock, and replacing…
Maxxis Tires’ – Classic Steel #221 “1993 Honda CR125R”
For this edition of Classic Steel, we are going to take a look back at Honda’s all-new CR125R for 1993. The all-new CR125R offered tighter handling, improved power, upgraded suspension, and sleek new bodywork for 1993. Photo Credit: Honda The early 1990s were a great time to be r…
No Reserve: JDM 1988 Yamaha FZR400
This 1988 Yamaha FZR400 was sold new in Japan and was brought to the US prior to the seller’s acquisition in February 2017. It has been refinished in yellow with black and white accents and is powered by a 399cc DOHC inline-four paired with a six-speed transmission. Modifications…
Speedblock Stance: Norton Muzzone’s Yamaha XV750 Tracker
When the Yamaha XV750 Virago debuted in 1982, few envisioned the awkward, shaft-...
The radical TT motorcycle that almost changed everything
Almond Tinkler was a racer, inventor and engineer whose extraordinary ‘power egg’ motorcycle was unlike anything else at the 1927 TT – but exhaustion, breakdowns and bad luck prevented it from ever making the start line. TINKLER Almond Tinkler was a keen motorcyclist from the tim…
1993 Ducati 907 I.E. Cafe Racer Offered With No Reserve
Offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1993 Ducati 907 I.E. represents a thoughtful reworking of Ducati’s distinctive sport-touring platform into a more focused cafe racer. Completed between 2018 and 2019, the build combines a rebuilt 904cc L-twin, upgraded ele…
The Thorough: the short-lived motorcycle that offered unusually long test rides
At the end of the 19th century George Featherstone was an ironmonger living in Bethnal Green but he had a son who was interested in the great strides that transportation was taking. It seems likely that it was John Featherstone who persuaded his father into producing a motorcycle…
The History of the Café Racer: From London Street Culture to Global Motorcycle Design
The café racer began with a simple objective: make an ordinary motorcycle faster. Its roots lie in postwar Britain, where motorcycles provided affordable transportation for young working-class riders who could not easily afford cars. Britain was still recovering economically from…
Ariel Red Hunter: History & Road Test
From the 1930s through to the late 1950s, Ariel’s single-cylinder offering was one of Britain’s most enduring sporting singles. Words: Phil Turner Photographs: Gary Chapman/Mortons Archive The story of the Ariel Red Hunter is fundamentally a tale of two brilliant engineers: Val P…
1974 Kawasaki Z1 900
This 1974 Kawasaki Z1 900 is said to have been imported from Italy to the US in 2025, and it was purchased by the seller the following year. Finished in Candy Tone Green, the bike is powered by a 903cc DOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed transmission. Equipment includes 19″…
No Reserve: 1975 Honda CB750
This 1975 Honda CB750 spent time in California before being acquired by the seller on BaT in May 2026. Powered by an air-cooled 736cc SOHC inline-four paired with a five-speed transmission, the motorcycle is finished in metallic blue with black, gold, and white graphics. It also …
Two generations of Aermacchi racing history heading to Stafford
Two fascinating competition motorcycles spanning very different eras of Aermacchi and Harley-Davidson racing history will be heading to Stafford this autumn – you’ll be able to see them, and hear them running! Owned by Andy Webb, the 1969 Aermacchi-Harley Davidson 350cc Lawton Al…
No Reserve: 1985 BMW K100 Cafe Racer
This 1985 BMW K100 was acquired as a project in 2025 by the seller who subsequently rebuilt it as a cafe racer with work that included repainting the fuel tank, modifying the frame, powder-coating the wheels, engine covers, and frame, and fitting a custom solo seat, clip-on handl…
With nods to the past, these retros wear heritage on their sleeves and for £6000 they could be yours
When the sun is out, few things in life are as pleasurable as hopping on a relaxed retro and taking a gentle trip to a local pub or seaside venue. Lacking a sportsbike’s demanding nature, retros allow...
The Goodwood Revival returns this month with a huge roster of global motorcycle racing stars
Goodwood Motor Circuit will erupt with the sound of vintage cars and motorcycles later this month, as some of the world’s best racers descend on the venue for the annual Revival meeting. Running...
October 2026
The October edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling. Drawing on an archive stretching back to 1903, The Classic Motor…
FOR SALE: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto
Now offered for auction on Bring a Trailer, this 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto combines Ducati’s unmistakable retro styling with a series of carefully selected performance and ergonomic upgrades. The motorcycle has accumulated approximately 12,000 miles, with the …
Mike Hailwood and the MV Agusta Dynasty
Between 1958 and 1974, one small factory in the Italian town of Cascina Costa won the premier class of motorcycle Grand Prix racing seventeen years running. No other manufacturer has come close to that streak before or since. Mike Hailwood’s four consecutive 500cc World Champions…
No Reserve: 1986 Honda VFR750F Interceptor
This 1986 Honda VFR750F Interceptor spent time in Washington, South Carolina, and Ohio prior to being purchased by the seller in 2026, and it is powered by a liquid-cooled 748cc V4 that routes power through a six-speed transmission. Finished in white with red and blue accents, th…
Throwback Thursday—Grab-and-Go: A Custom Kit for the Honda CB350 from Taiwan
The modern-day Honda CB350 is one of those motorcycles we wished was available i...
Moto Laverda
How much do you know about this obscure Italian marque Moto Laverda was a glorious but relatively small Italian manufacturer which made a significant mark on the global motorcycle market during its... The post Moto Laverda appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Norton Gets The Last Laugh
A brief history of the Daytona 200 Beach Course and Norton’s total dominance in the famous race. It’s been more than 60 years since a race was last held there, but should you ever go to Daytona... The post Norton Gets The Last Laugh appeared first on Motorcycle Mojo .
Not Just for Show
The traffic light turned green. My father had barely begun to accelerate his 2013 Commando when the ring-gear bolts sheared and the rear wheel locked up. I was beside him on my 1977 Suzuki two-stroke when it happened. That moment broke my heart. The failure was dangerous, but it …
No Reserve: 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport
This 1980 Honda CBX Super Sport was purchased by the seller in 2020, reportedly from the original owner, and is powered by a 1,047cc DOHC inline-six paired with a five-speed transmission, both of which were rebuilt in 2023. Finished in black, the bike is further equipped with 19″…
JIMS 135ci-Powered 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic by CycleVisions
This 2013 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic was built by CycleVisions of San Diego, California with a JIMS 135ci V-twin along with stretched and custom-painted bodywork. Modifications include a 26″ front wheel, a chrome handlebar and controls, Dakota Digital gauges, a Perform…
No Reserve: 1970 Honda SL350 Motosport
This 1970 Honda SL350 Motosport was purchased in 2025 and subsequently refurbished with work that reportedly included over-boring and rebuilding the 326cc four-stroke parallel-twin, overhauling the carburetors, and refinishing the bodywork in Candy Sapphire Blue along with replac…
Yamaha XV920 by Pit Lane Moto.
There was always a better motorcycle hiding inside Yamaha’s original Virago. When the XV series arrived at the beginning of the eighties, Yamaha wrapped its new air-cooled V-twin in the styling expected of a Japanese cruiser, but underneath sat a monoshock chassis, stressed-membe…
No Reserve: 1968 Triumph Bonneville T120R
This 1968 Triumph Bonneville T120R was acquired by the seller approximately two decades ago, and it has primarily resided in storage since. Powered by an air-cooled 649cc parallel-twin paired with a four-speed transmission, the motorcycle is finished in maroon, silver, and black.…
The Vintagent Classics: Crazy Thunder Road
Who cares if you ride or not? The post The Vintagent Classics: Crazy Thunder Road first appeared on The Vintagent .
FOR SALE: 2007 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000
Now offered on Bring a Trailer, this 2007 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 combines Ducati’s distinctive engineering with styling inspired by the café racer movement that emerged from the performance-focused motorcycle culture of the 1960s and 1970s. Café racers were born from ride…
Three September autojumbles every classic bike fan should have in the diary
September is shaping up to be a cracking month for autojumble fans, with three very different events taking place across the country. Whether you’re hunting for that elusive restoration part, looking for tools and workshop kit, browsing potential projects or simply fancy a day su…
Today on BikeBound.com: Today on BikeBound.com: Twin-Engine Nortons, Triumphs, and more from The…
Today on BikeBound.com: Today on BikeBound.com: Twin-Engine Nortons, Triumphs, and more from The Heritage Sprint 2026. The 5th annual @heritagesprint took place at Betteshanger Park, with more than 150 racers signed up for the 1/8-mile sprints and 300+ bikes on display. Our photo…
No Reserve: 1968 Honda Z50A Mini Trail
This 1968 Honda Z50A Mini Trail was the subject of a 2021 refurbishment that included installing a replacement air-cooled 49cc single, repainting the bike in yellow and white with silver fenders, and overhauling the adjustable-height seat as well as replacing the throttle and bra…
The Suzuki GSX-R750 Invented the Race Replica
The Suzuki GSX-R750 made an immediate impact when it reached dealerships for the 1985 model year. Before it arrived, building a faster motorcycle usually meant one thing, bolting a bigger engine into a heavier frame and accepting the extra weight as the cost of doing business. Su…
The 50 year old donor bike problem. Why a café racer build starts with paperwork, not parts
You found it. A Honda CB750 sitting in someone’s shed under a tarp, or an XS650 on a classifieds site with the classic line: ran when parked. The price is right, the frame looks straight, and your head is already full of clip-ons, a hump seat and reverse cone mufflers. The tempta…
Vindec Special: The German Motorcycle That Nearly Won the First TT
The Vindec Special was actually built in Germany by Köln-Lindenthaler Metallwerke AG of Cologne. However, it is an interesting footnote in British motorcycling history because its distribution in this country was handled by the South British Trading Company with the assistance an…
Today on BikeBound.com: Living the life of a dog! More shots from @heritagesprint thanks to our man…
Today on BikeBound.com: Living the life of a dog! More shots from @heritagesprint thanks to our man @roga______. Full gallery on BikeBound.com. ——— #heritagesprint #caferacer #caferacers #vintagemotorcycle #custombike via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DcgN4yqleGP/
Netley Marsh Eurojumble returns in September
The Netley Marsh Eurojumble is back this September – and for 2026 there’s an important change, with the popular Hampshire event taking place on Thursday and Friday. The Netley Marsh Eurojumble returns to Hampshire on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September 2026 , bringing two days of…
The Ducati 916: The Bike That Saved Ducati and Redefined Sportbike Design
By the early 1990s, Ducati had already proven it could win. Raymond Roche took the World Superbike title in 1990, and Doug Polen backed it up in 1991 and 1992, both riding the factory’s V-twins. Then Scott Russell took a Kawasaki past them in 1993, leaving a small and financially…
The Walker Bullpup: The extraordinary one-off motorcycle that refused to disappear
Although not technically a manufacturer – the Bullpup was very much a one-off – we include it here for its interesting story and because it really is ‘once seen, never forgotten’! The Walker Bullpup at the Banbury Run in 1979… The Bullpup was built by Farnborough engineer Victor …
As Long As We Move
"You guys go. We will catch up." No. That was not how we were playing. Nobody seemed in a hurry to leave anyone behind. So goes the Malle 100. The post As Long As We Move first appeared on The Vintagent .
Bespoke 1974 Honda CB200 Blends Classic Engineering With Modern Technology
Jonathan Hull has built his reputation around transforming classic Honda motorcycles into highly refined custom machines without erasing the engineering character that made them distinctive. His latest creation, known as Northman, is a bespoke 1974 Honda CB200 that combines perio…
FOR SALE: 1973 Honda CB450 Cafe Racer Project
Now offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1979 Honda CB450 is an unfinished cafe racer project presented in a disassembled state. Rather than a turnkey motorcycle, the bike represents an opportunity for a builder to complete a largely developed custom concept, combinin…
S12E02: Motorcycle Investments You Should Have Made
We welcome Abhi Eswarappa, owner of Iconic Motorbike Auctions, to break down the surprising shifts in classic motorcycle values, highlight the "flops" that turned into high-dollar collector items, and look ahead to guess which 2026 motorcycles will be legendary classics in the ye…
How LF Custom Is Reengineering This Honda CBX 750
The transformation of this Honda CBX 750 by LF Custom demonstrates why high-level motorcycle customization is far more than an exercise in styling. The project required extensive engineering work on the front suspension, steering components, and chassis geometry, while also integ…
FOR SALE: 1995 BMW K75 Cafe Racer
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 1995 BMW K75 is a thoroughly reworked example that transforms the German manufacturer’s distinctive three-cylinder sport-tourer into a minimalist cafe racer. The seller acquired the motorcycle as a disassembled project in 2026 before compl…
No Reserve: 1977 Honda CT70 Trail
This 1977 Honda CT70 Trail was purchased by the seller in 2011, reportedly from its original owner, and subsequent work is said to have involved rebuilding the carburetor, refinishing the 10″ multi-piece wheels, and installing a lithium battery and electronic ignition. Additional…
Today on BikeBound.com: More shots from Malle Mile 2026 at Grimsthorpe Castle! 📸 @roga______…
Today on BikeBound.com: More shots from Malle Mile 2026 at Grimsthorpe Castle! 📸 @roga______ #mallemile #scrambler #dirtbike #custommotorcycle #vintagedirtbike via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DcJ2gMPlXoL/
For Sale: Yamaha DT400 flat tracker/hillclimber
READER AD Yamaha DT400 flat tracker/hillclimber Nut and bolt rebuild including full engine rebuild, crank/mains/ rebore/piston etc, brand new tank/ valanced alloy wheels/stainless spokes, matching numbers, road registered by myself. This bike is mega light and great fun but has m…
2026 Mecum Monterey Auction Preview: Special Harleys
The Mecum Monterey Auction is right around the corner, taking place Aug. 13-15 during Monterey Car Week. Amidst the many collectable cars that’ll be up for auction, a slew of rare and unique motorcycles can also be found crossing the block this weekend. We’ve already covered a fe…
20-Years-Owned 2001 Ducati 996 Monoposto
This 2001 Ducati 996 was purchased by the seller in 2006, and its 996cc desmodromic L-twin has been fitted with a Two Brothers Racing exhaust system and is paired with a six-speed transmission. Finished in yellow with white accents, the bike is further equipped with five-spoke 17…
Malle Mile – Where Every Path Became a Road
More than 2,500 riders and almost as many spectators created a temporary country of dust, noise and fellow citizens, who had traveled far to join in The post Malle Mile – Where Every Path Became a Road first appeared on The Vintagent .
The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 3
It turns out all sorts of riders chose Leathertogs, from women to professional racers at Daytona, and from cops to outlaws... The post The Lost Empire of Leathertogs, Part 3 first appeared on The Vintagent .
Win tickets and VIP passes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
One of motorcycling’s great sporting rivalries will be relived this October when the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, returns bigger and better than ever, and you could be there to chat to the stars of the show. The event at the Stafford County Showgro…
No Reserve: 1971 Honda CT70H Trail
This 1971 Honda CT70H Trail was refurbished in January 2026 under prior ownership and acquired shortly thereafter by the seller. The bike is finished in Candy Emerald Green and equipped with a 72cc four-stroke single paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Details include a…
1964 BMW R69S
This 1964 BMW R69S was refurbished and assembled by the seller in collaboration with Kevin Brooks of Brooks Motor Works in 2014, and it features a reproduction Steib sidecar, an oversize fuel tank, hard-sided saddlebags, alloy rims, and a chrome dual exhaust system. It went on to…