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The Ducati Pantah was available in both 500 and 600cc forms. It was a technical stepping-stone for the Bologna marque. The 500 was launched in ’79. The 600 appeared in ’81. They would be an important blueprint for future development. As such, they ushered in more prosperous times for Ducati. When they were released, theContinue reading “Ducati Pantah 600”
The Matchless G50 had a lot to live up to. To name your new company ‘Matchless’ means confidence in its products – to put it mildly! That was something Charlie and Harry Collier clearly had, when they opened for business in 1899. They were located in Plumstead, south-east London. Both brothers were racers – ofContinue reading “Matchless G50”
Don’t know what it is, but suave types tooling around picture-postcard scenic vistas on crappy motorcycles seem all the rage these days. Oh yeah, I guess I do get it. Here’s what you need. Lots of torque, a five-gallon tank, a decent seat and parts you can find without mortgaging...
Perhaps a new venture? MotoGans.com. Motorcycles+Hooligans. That’s what I’m talking about. Only time will tell… Hooligan [ˈhuːlɪgən] n Slanga rough lawless young person [perhaps variant of Houlihan, Irish surname] hooliganism n Related posts: Damn French Guys And Shitty Motorcycles – The Video Formula Can the New Indian Motorcycles Duke It...
If you dig your motorcycles them with a touch of patina and a little history behind them, mark your calendar for July 20-22. That’s when the American Motorcyclist Association and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame welcome a wonderful assortment of expertly restored and original condition motorcycles from everywhere on...