Although the Indian Model 841 was originally designed as a military motorcycle it showed promise as a civilian model with some modifications. A few prototype civilian versions were made but did not make it into production….
The BMW R32 was the motorcycle that would define BMW motorcycles for decades to come. Designed by Max Friz the R32 pioneered the boxer two cylinder engine and shaft drive layout that was to characterize BMW…
Harley-Davidson felt that they needed to field a smaller motorcycle than their big V-twin traditional bikes. To this end they obtained 50% share in Italian motorcycle maker Aermacchi and brought the Harley-Davidson “Sprint” range of motorcycles…
The Matchless Silver Arrow was a motorcycle that featured an unusual 18° side-valve V-twin engine that was said to be “vibrationless”. The bike also had a quite advanced suspension for the 1930’s giving it a reputation…
The Van Veen OCR1000 is a motorcycle that few have heard of. It was powered by a 996cc Comotor Wankel rotary engine and it was superbly made with excellence in performance, handling, and build quality. Fast…
The six cylinder Honda CBX might be thought of as “the Duesenberg of motorcycles”. Built to be the fastest motorcycle of its time it delivered that speed in a refined bike whose performance outshone its peers….
