We say it time and time again, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive assortment of rare motorcycles and parts than at Bonhams’ Stafford sale—made even more exciting by the fact that they’re for sale. Beyond the irreplaceable competition cycles from Europe’s most storied marques, you’ll find an assortment of rare project bikes,…
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The iconic BMW boxer engine has been around a little longer than some folks realize: a hundred years, to be exact. It powered the very first BMW motorcycle, which broke cover in 1923. That was the shaft-driven R 32, designed by Max Friz. It featured the familiar opposed cylinder engine layout, although the internals bear…
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Few motorcycles possess the on-road presence of the formidable BMW R 18. It’s a cruiser designed for purists, featuring discreet, no-frills technology and the most extensive displacement boxer engine ever installed in a production BMW motorcycle. The R 18 is also a distinct homage to BMW Motorrad’s heritage, drawing inspiration from renowned models like the…
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There’s no denying the performance advantage of liquid cooling, but if you’re of the opinion that air-cooled machines are obsolete, we say not so fast. The fact is that there are loads of air-cooled motorcycles you can still buy for 2024 in most every discipline of riding, offering significant upsides in MSRP, mechanical simplicity and…
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Wanderlust and contentment seldom go hand-in-hand, but somehow Yve Assad manages to exude both qualities in ample measure. She wears the mantle…
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Christopher Myott can’t quite recall when exactly he decided to turn art into a career—or if he even made the decision consciously.…
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The bicycle is the first freedom machine most of us experienced, but you never look at life the same after your first…
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Every one of Matias Corea’s endeavors bears the same hallmark. When it comes to brands, physical spaces, or the motorcycles that he…
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There are plenty of reasons why certain motorcycle manufacturers don’t give North Americans the full catalog, and none of those reasons are…
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While they don’t always give motorcycles their fair share of the limelight, the big auto auctions certainly have a knack for bringing…
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Choosing the most thrilling motorcycles of 2023 by genre is certainly a matter of opinion, so, let’s stir this pot, shall we?…
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Mikuni round-slide carburetors are some of the most common and reliable carburetors found on classic motorcycles and powersports equipment, and rebuilding one…
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Boasting track-caliber suspension, powerhouse thumper engines and just enough equipment for street legality, today’s 350 to 500 cc dual-sport motorcycles are truly…
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There are few better ways to get away from it all than on two wheels, but the prospect of getting started with…
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This futuristic-looking Yamaha MT-10 SP was assembled over almost eight hours and some 1,497 customized individual components by master Danish crafter L.…
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