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Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up Edition

Posted by Rob Brooks | Nov 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 1 |

A Brief History of the Cafe Racer

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 1, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

Legendary Bikes: 1977-79 Harley-Davidson XLCR

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Mar 19, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

MV Agusta USA Unveils The Superveloce

Posted by Rob Brooks | Sep 23, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing | 2 |

Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up Edition

by Rob Brooks | Nov 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 1 |

Triumph’s racing pedigree runs deep, and their iconic bikes from the 1950s-60s still drive the styling of their entire Bonneville line. The flagship of their “modern classic” parallel twins line has long been the Thruxton model, and for 2022 the Brits are honoring the roots of this unique machine by debuting a special edition tribute to the racing and café racer days of the iconic bike.

A Brief History of the Cafe Racer

by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 1, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

The café racer has long been a popular genre in the motorcycling universe, and remains a sought-after look and style among today’s “modern classic” offerings by so many brands. Editor Rob even owns an example of one in the form of his 2017 Triumph Bonneville Street Cup. So we decided to take a short dive into the origins of the café racer, to discern its lasting appeal to motorcyclists the world over.

Legendary Bikes: 1977-79 Harley-Davidson XLCR

by Road Dirt Crew | Mar 19, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

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.

MV Agusta USA Unveils The Superveloce

by Rob Brooks | Sep 23, 2020 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing | 2 |

While attending the MotoAmerica race weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, Road Dirt photog Dean Phelps and I had the unique opportunity to attend the unveiling of an entirely new motorcycle being debuted by MV Agusta. While up in the media center at race control, Doug McCloskey, the CEO of MV Agusta USA walked up and introduced himself, and invited me to a special “reveal party” to be held that night across the track in the famed Motorsports Museum. “We’d be thrilled and honored,” I assured Doug.