Legendary Bikes

Noteworthy Historic Motorcycles

The Passing Of A Motocross Legend

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jul 30, 2021 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life | 2 |

Legendary Bikes: Zündapp K800

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jul 19, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 2 |

The Road by T.E. Lawrence

Posted by Rob Brooks | Jun 16, 2021 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life | 6 |

Lawrence of Arabia and the Motorcycle Helmet

Posted by Rob Brooks | Jun 4, 2021 | Legendary Bikes, Ride Life | 4 |

Legendary Bikes: “Captain America” Goes To Aucti...

Posted by Rob Brooks | May 19, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

The Passing of a Legend

by Road Dirt Crew | Apr 28, 2021 | Industry & Racing, Legendary Bikes | 5 |

Dick “Bugsy” Mann, one of the most versatile racers to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle, passed away on April 26 at the age of 86.

Harley-Davidson Debuts The Icons Collection

by Road Dirt Crew | Apr 26, 2021 | Bikes & Gear, Legendary Bikes | 0 |

Harley-Davidson announced its new Icons Collection, an annual program offering very limited-edition motorcycle models designed to elevate traditional forms and celebrate Americana, either by revisiting classic Harley-Davidson design themes or by exploring ideas that represent the future of motorcycle style.

Legendary Bikes: 1967 BSA Spitfire Special MKIII

by Rob Brooks | Apr 14, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 5 |

I’ve long harbored a fascination and great affection for the classic British motorbike brands. I grew up on and around my father’s Triumphs, and have owned a series of them myself over the years. Yet the Grand Marshal of the Brit parade to me was always the BSAs. With their polished tank medallions, exquisite paint schemes, compelling names (Gold Star, Rocket, Lightning, Spitfire, Bantam, etc.) and racing pedigree, the BSA brand for years has been, as fellow writer Ted Edwards might quip, my “unicorn.” I’ve longed for and lusted after them, but have never owned one. Yet.

Legendary Bikes: 1977-79 Harley-Davidson XLCR

by Road Dirt Crew | Mar 19, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 6 |

The first time I ever beheld a Harley-Davidson XLCR Cafe’ Racer, I was awestruck. A friend had stowed a motorcycle magazine (don’t remember which one) in his book satchel, and during class had it opened inside his class textbook, acting like he was paying attention to the teacher. I sat behind and just to the left of him, sneaking peeks occasionally as he silently perused the pages. When he fell on a full-page, center-mag advertisement of the XLCR, my eyes widened. I poked him in the shoulder, keeping an eye on the teacher, and motioned for him to let me see the ad. He slipped me the magazine, which I tucked underneath my desk, then inched it into my lap to have a better look. The two-page spread was a visual feast to my youthful eyes. Wow. I’d never seen a motorcycle so cool, so mean, so utterly bad-@$$ looking. I was in love. “If ever I get to buy a street bike, I want that one,” I quietly mused to myself.

Legendary Bikes: Board Track Racing

by Road Dirt Crew | Feb 5, 2021 | Industry & Racing, Legendary Bikes | 3 |

No one will argue that it takes guts to race any motorcycle. Modern motorbike racing continues to excite and thrill in a way that no other sport can match. Even the most hardened Formula 1 or NASCAR fans will concede that those who risk life and limb on board these two-wheeled rockets are of a different breed.