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Legendary Bikes: Harley’s VR1000 and V-Rod D...

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 9, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 5 |

Legendary Bikes: War of the Superbikes

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 23, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 11 |

A Walk Through Harley History

Posted by Phil Gauthier | Jul 17, 2020 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

Legendary Bikes: 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Re...

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 10, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

Legendary Bikes: 1935 BSA J35-12 Twin

by Rob Brooks | Dec 27, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

With the return of BSA and the debut of their beautiful 650 Gold Star, we thought a brief look back at the history of the brand would be in order, and specifically one of their limited-run machines from the 1930s, the 1935 J35-12 Twin. Our model in photos is the beautifully restored edition on display at the Throttlestop Museum in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Legendary Bikes: Harley’s VR1000 and V-Rod Destroyer

by Road Dirt Crew | Dec 9, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 5 |

By 1987, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company had regained its financial footing after independence from corporate owner AMF. Part of the company’s plan for reinvigorating the brand lay in a time-honored strategy – factory-sponsored racing. But years of tepid technical advancement in their product line had left the Motor Company woefully uncompetitive on the racetrack. A radical leap in engine and chassis development was needed – advancements which would help Harley-Davidson navigate the subsequent decades.

Legendary Bikes: War of the Superbikes

by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 23, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 11 |

The 1970’s were not only known for the explosion of high-performance Muscle Cars, but the introduction of a new segment of production motorcycles called Superbikes.

A Walk Through Harley History

by Phil Gauthier | Jul 17, 2020 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

As an unapologetic Harley-Davidson owner and brand “Fan Boy” I was, dare I say, exuberant when the opportunity to tour the Harley-Davidson Museum recently presented itself. When I decided it was time to get back on a street bike there was no question it would be a model from the Milwaukee based icon. Since purchasing my first Harley in 2017 I’ve found myself enamored with the lore of the brand and its roots in American manufacturing and motorcycle history. Yes, the company has expanded globally in both manufacturing and distribution, but the impact that the Harley-Davidson Motor Company had in the U.S. during their early years is undeniable. I was excited to take this two-wheeled trip through time and the museum did not disappoint.

Legendary Bikes: 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Recreation

by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 10, 2020 | Legendary Bikes | 0 |

One look is all it takes to fall in love with the unique architecture of the 1968 Egli Vincent Black Shadow Recreation. This gorgeous piece of machinery is produced by Vincent expert Patrick Godet, a French designer given sole license to produce frames by original designer Fritz Egli himself. The story of this beautiful bike began in 1967, when Swiss engineer and racer Fritz Egli teamed up with Vincent to create an updated bike frame worthy of “the world’s fastest engine”.