Motorcycle Classics Magazine

06/07/2026

What’s the longest wheelie you’ve ever pulled on a motorcycle? Fifty feet? A football field? Perhaps a full mile?

06/06/2026

Harley-Davidson’s KHK 883cc V-twin is very much a child of the 1950s — but not the 1950s of Grade A milk, manicured lawns, and Doris Day. The KHK was a good match for the rebels and misfits of the conformist 1950s.

Any K-model Harley is rare, but the Harley-Davidson KHK is the rarest of the rare, with just 1,163 built in two years.

06/04/2026

The 1965 Bultaco Metralla has a well-deserved reputation for being immensely fun to ride.

Spanish Delight: Goldilocks would approve of the Bultaco Metralla. The balance of handling, power and braking is just right.

06/02/2026

Spring Classic Collector Car Auction to take place this weekend on the majestic grounds of Tacoma's LeMay Collections at Marymount Live and Online, June 6th and Online only, June 7th. Lucky will be presenting over 200 Cars, Boats, Motorcycles and Trucks and over 100 lots being sold to the highest "Lucky" bidder at No Reserve! The auction begins at 10:30 am and runs until 5 p.m. It is a fun day for family and friends to view our collection! Please call us for more information at (206) 467-6531 and visit http://www.luckyoldcar.com to see our collection and register to bid! We hope to see you at the event! A day of fun in the sun to be had for everyone! 🚗🏎️🚘🌞

06/01/2026

Don Smith’s neighbor in Appleton, Wisconsin, was a bit of a hoarder. While that might put some people off, not Don. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/1965-ducato-mach-1-zmwz20mjzhur/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post

05/30/2026

Ed Sass’ 1972 OSSA Mick Andrews Replica is a lightweight, purpose-built trials bike built for balance and control rather than speed. Powered by a 244cc two-stroke single, it’s simple, compact, and made to handle tight, technical terrain at low speeds.

The bike was restored by Tom Willis from a worn but complete example, with a rebuilt engine, fresh components, and a few practical upgrades to make it a reliable rider.

Now in Ed’s hands, it starts easily and does exactly what it was built to do. He uses it to learn the precision and patience trials demands.

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/more-classic-motorcycles/1972-ossa-mick-andrews-replica-zmwz20mazhur/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post

05/28/2026

Moto Guzzi rider Alan Comfort revived an unloved 1974 850 Eldorado, but no one will accuse him of having over-restored it. https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-italian-motorcycles/zm0z21jfzols/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post

05/26/2026

Where do you draw the line between a faithful restoration and one that’s “over-restored”?

05/25/2026

Only 350 or so 1953 Indian Chiefs were ever built. This one was restored by marque expert Matt Blake.

Unfortunately, only 350 or so 1953 Indian Chiefs were ever built. See how this one was restored by marque expert Matt Blake.

05/23/2026

The Motorcycle Classics AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Bike Show takes place Saturday during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 24-26, 2026, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. From prewar classics to Superbikes, customs, motocrossers and everything between, it’s one of the best places anywhere to spend a day around old motorcycles and the people who love them.

This year, Best in Show will take home something pretty special: a signed and framed Hector Cademartori print of Freddie Spencer aboard the Honda VF750F Interceptor on his way to victory at the 1985 Daytona 200.

Bring a bike, enter the show, and be sure to stop by the Motorcycle Classics booth to pick up a Motorcycle Classics T-shirt, renew your subscription, browse through our collection of classic motorcycle books, or simply stop by to say hello.

Photos courtesy of Hector Cademartori. Link to register for the Bike Show is available at https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-motorcycle-touring/classic-motorcycle-events/mcc-2026-vmd/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=post