While Phelon and Moore produced many motorcycles during their time, few gained the recognition that the Panther Model 100 enjoyed. It was not the fastest bike of its time – it wasn’t even designed for heavy use at the track. It also didn’t feature much in the way of innovative technology. Low slung, and featuring...Read More

When it comes to classic British motorcycles, there are quite a few makes and models that demand the attention of collectors. Unquestionably, one of those is the Triumph Bonneville. The bike has been produced at three different points in history, by two completely different manufacturers, and remains a very popular option. The Original Triumph Bonneville...Read More

The Vincent Black Shadow Hailed by Popular Mechanics as “the first super bike, and maybe the best”, the Vincent Black Shadow is also the favourite motorcycle of famed late TV show host and comedian Jay Leno. A Black Shadow ridden in the 1952 world speed trials in Montlhery, France, where it set the world speed...Read More

The BSA Gold Star Dubbed “Goldies” by riders and fans, the BSA Gold Star line of motorcycles has a rich and storied history that dates back to the 1930s. Production began in 1938, and ran through 1963, and was comprised of both 350 cc and 500 cc engines. The Inspiration The inspiration for the BSA...Read More

Chasing the Dream: The Honda CB400T Dubbed “the Hawk” in the US and known in the UK as “the Dream”, the Honda CB400T ultimately became a very popular motorcycle with a range of different riders. While it was initially met with scepticism, critics were soon silenced. Today, it remains a popular bike to restore, as well...Read More

The Royal Enfield Bullet While there are more than a few well-known classic motorbikes hailing from the UK, few have attained the fame of the Royal Enfield Bullet, which has been in production since 1931 through to today (although now under the ownership of Royal Enfield India). The Bullet might not have the same cultural...Read More

The Norton Commando – The Last Great British Motorcycle The Norton Commando started production in 1967 and ran through 1977. During that time, it built a reputation for performance,  and stability not found  other British motorcycles. It was also popular for its lack of engine vibration due to the unique framework used in its design....Read More

The Classic Kawasaki Z Series: Power and Performance in a Classic Package While Honda’s CB 750 was actually the first ever superbike, it was only a few years later that a challenger for that title arose. It came in the form of the Kawasaki Z1 and then later with other Z models. It debuted in...Read More

The Honda CB 750: An Ideal Classic Bike for Collecting When it comes to collecting classic motorcycles, there is really no shortage of options out there. You can get as crazy as you like. However, the Honda CB 750 might be an ideal option for those just starting their bike collection, as well as those...Read More

The name Velocette might have died out decades ago, but some of the company’s motorcycles can still be found. Of course, the name is legendary in British racing circles. Velocette was known for manufacturing quite a few performance bikes, including the Viper and the Venom. The Thruxton, which debuted in 1965 and stopped production in...Read More