Iconic Motorcycles

The Moto Guzzi V8 is a legendary motorcycle that has a special place in the history of motorcycle racing. The V8 engine was designed by Giulio Cesare Carcano for Moto …

As you delve into the world of vintage motorcycles, one name stands out among the rest: the Vincent Black Shadow. Produced from 1948 until 1955, this iconic motorcycle has earned …

The Honda Africa Twin 750, released in 1990 and available until 2003, is an iconic model of the motorcycle manufacturer’s long-standing legacy. Powered by a V-twin 742 cc engine, the …

Today it’s the 650cc motorcycles that dominate the middleweight class with the 750’s few and far between. Apart from the odd Adventure bike we’ve currently got the new Honda CB750 …

The VF750S (aka V45 Sabre in North America) was Honda’s response to the challenge for top dog from Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki.  All three of their Japanese rivals were producing …

The TL1000R followed on from the TL1000S, it was released in 1998 and had a production run until 2004. The model was never replaced with anything else. Thankfully having been …

In 1997 the Suzuki TL1000S was released and very quickly was dubbed the ‘widow maker’, it was a motorcycle that caused endless issues for Suzuki in the beginning resulting in …

There is no doubt about the fact that the VFR750F Interceptor was born out of chaos but somehow the bike managed to carve the path that cemented Honda as one …

The American Motorcycle Association revised the requirements for entry into their Superbike class for the 1983 season. Four-cylinder bikes were now limited to 750 cc, down from 1,000 cc, and …

Here we look back at the Honda Blackbird, a bike built for speed yet today is probably the best sports tourer available for those looking on the used market. The …

The TR6 Trophy was built by Triumph Motorcycles between 1956-1973. In 1973 it was superseded by the 5-speed 750cc Triumph Tiger. During it’s reign the TR6 Trophy was one of …

Here we look back at how John Bloor’s new Hinckley factory attempted to break into the Supersport class with their all new Triumph TT600. In the mid to late 1990’s …

After the resounding success of the Honda CB750, the sequel was always going to be a difficult act to follow. Rather than put all their eggs into one basket Honda …

The Aermacchi Harley Davidson collaboration is a situation that even today is considered controversial, with Harley hardcore fans snubbing the Aermacchi branch of the American company completely. Some even consider …

Back in 1986 the first Honda VFR 400 was produced. It was set to replace the VF400F as the VF series was being phased out, it was designated the title …

You could be forgiven for not knowing what the MTT 420-RR is as it is as far from a regular motorcycle as you can get and it is very unlikely …

The Honda CBR900RR fireblade is a motorcycle that has proven itself again and again ever since it’s inception back in 1992.  Sure it has come a long way since then, …

In 1978 Honda released the Super Dream 250 (the CB250N) and a 400 cc option. Both had a pretty good run with over 70,000 units sold in the UK alone.  …

Launched in 1973 the Yamaha FS1-E was every young motorcyclist’s path to freedom. The ‘E’ suffix at the end of the models name simply represented which countries regulations the FS1 …

The Yamaha TZ750 is up there with being one of the most influential motorcycles in history.  From the foundation of the design to its racing and record setting achievements, it …

Nobody can blow the original Kawasaki H2 750 trumpet like Kawasaki themselves who wrote in their catalog: “We’ve just pulled a fast one on the competition. Named the Kawasaki 750cc …