Motorcycle Classics Magazine

09/23/2025

What do you think of transforming a humble Virago into a tribute to the legendary Vincent Black Shadow?

Follow Bill Bugaj as he works to recreate the Vincent Black Shadow — out of a Yamaha 920 Virago and a variety of other parts.

Follow Bill Bugaj as he works to recreate the Vincent Black Shadow — out of a Yamaha 920 Virago and a variety of other parts.

09/19/2025

Equipped with luxurious features, the Maico Mobil MB200 is regarded by some enthusiasts as the ultimate scooter. See what makes this unique ride prized.

Equipped with luxurious features, the Maico Mobil MB200 is regarded by some enthusiasts as the ultimate scooter. See what makes this unique ride prized.

09/17/2025

Have you ever been reunited with a bike from your past?

Bill Sherman reunited with his old Harley-Davidson XLRTT after more than 30 years.

Bill Sherman reunites with his old Harley-Davidson XLRTT after more than 30 years.

09/16/2025

Every successful bike maker has a standout model, the ne plus ultra, one where everything comes together perfectly. For Laverda, it was the Laverda Jota 1000.

Every successful bike maker has a standout model, the ne plus ultra, one where everything comes together perfectly. For Laverda, it was the Laverda Jota 1000.

09/12/2025

The Honda Nighthawk was bombproof, easy to ride, and is worth a look 40 years later.

The Honda Nighthawk was bombproof, easy to ride and is worth a look over 30 years later.

09/10/2025

A look at the ins and outs of the 1948 Indian Chief.

A look at the ins and outs of the 1948 Indian Chief.

09/09/2025

Classic bikes are fun to ride and relatively easy to maintain, if you can find the parts. For owners of something like the Honda CB400T Hawk, this is often easier said than done. What’s been the hardest motorcycle you’ve ever owned when it comes to finding parts, and how did you work around it?

Classic bikes are fun to ride and relatively easy to maintain, if you can find the parts. For owners of something like the Honda CB400T Hawk, this is often easier said than done.

09/05/2025

Moto Morini, call it the little V-twin that could. Call it expensive for its day, and maybe even unusual. You’d be right on all accounts.

Moto Morini, call it the little V-twin that could. Call it expensive for its day, and maybe even unusual. You’d be right on all accounts.

09/03/2025

Would you ever trade your clutch lever for convenience, or is shifting gears too essential to the riding experience?

The part of riding a motorcycle that newcomers typically find most difficult is balancing clutch and throttle control when taking off from a standstill. So a motorcycle without a clutch should be a no-brainer — shouldn’t it?

That’s presumably what Honda thought when they brought the Honda CB750A Hondamatic to market in 1976. Superficially, the A model can be thought of as a Honda CB750F with a torque converter and two-speed transmission instead of the regular bike’s five-speed cog box. In practice, though, the 736cc inline four got pretty much a complete makeover.

Read about the Honda CB750A Hondamatic (and two classic automatic contenders):

The Honda CB750A Hondamatic operated without a clutch which left motorcyclists wanting more.

09/02/2025

A restoration elevates this 1980 Ducati 900SS from a flawed masterpiece to something approaching perfection.

A restoration elevates this 1980 Ducati 900SS from a flawed masterpiece to something approaching perfection.

08/30/2025

Looking for your Saturday plans? Come see us at the Motorcycle Classics booth at the Chief Blackhawk Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet! 🏍️

We’ve got subscription specials with a free gift, motorcycle books and magazines, t-shirts, hats, and stickers. Every purchase comes with a free gift, and you can even register to win a $250 Motorcycle Classics store gift card.

Plus, explore one of the biggest and most legendary antique motorcycle swap meets!

Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
2815 West Locust St, Davenport, IA

08/29/2025

One part Harley, one part Norton, lightly shaken: Nick Roskelley's Harleyton combines a Norton featherbed frame and Harley flathead engine. What do you think about blending classic components from different marques?

One part Harley, one part Norton, lightly shaken: Nick Roskelley's Harleyton combines a Norton featherbed frame and Harley flathead engine.