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.

ON THE WEB!

Onward and sideways

Motorcycle CLASSICS

“The stories triggered a flood of memories.”

RIDERS

Jota’s Bigger Brother: 1978-82 Laverda 1200 Jota America/Mirage

ON THE MARKET • 1982 Laverda 1200 TS Mirage

CONTENDERS • Four-cylinder alternatives to the Laverda triple

Ride ’Em, Don’t Hide ’Em Getaway, Vintage Motofest and a new Destinations book

Vintage Motofest

BEFORE THE GOLD STAR • 1934 BSA 350 Blue Star

DOWN AND DIRTY • A vintage racing weekend with two of the cruelest bikes ever devised

FULL HOUSE • Ducatis in the living room

The Reno connection

Highlights in Peter Calles’ collection

SCAVENGER HUNT • 1936 Harley-Davidson EL

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD TO VICTORY • It took Don Emde more than 200 miles of racing to win Daytona in 1972

RIDING ROYAL ENFIELDS IN BAJA • 1,300 miles aboard a Bullet and a new INT650

HUMBLE MOTORCYCLE BEGINNINGS • The Ducati 60

WORLD’S BEST • An interview with George Barber

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum: World’s Finest

Adding an oil thermostat to your BSA/Triumph triple

“I think for two-up travel you will find the Trident to be smoother running…”

Learning curves

Motocross essentials: Arai VX-Pro4 helmet, Maxima Castor 927 oil and Dunlop Geomax tires

RIDES AND DESTINATIONS • TECATE, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO

THE SKINNY

Don’t miss these upcoming events!

New Stuff for Old Bikes • From lighting up the way, to searching all of Craigslist at once, here are six new products every classic bike fan should know about.

Motorcycle CLASSICS • RIDE ‘EM DON’T HIDE ‘EM RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

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