Lamborghini Design
In the 1980s, the troubled supercar maker Lamborghini was taken over by the French Mimran brothers. Patrick Mimran discovered he could sell…
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Ural Motorcycles
I’ve always been a fan of Ural bikes. They’re tough and timeless, and in two-wheel-drive sidecar form, can tackle terrain that few…
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Ducati Diavel: Report on the 2010 Launch
In 1964, Ducati dipped a toe into the large cruiser market with the mighty Apollo, a 1,256cc vee-four heavyweight designed to take…
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Factory tracker: Kawasaki’s go-anywhere 250TR
The vintage dirtbike influence is growing in the custom scene. Street trackers (like those from Mule Motorcycles) are getting more attention, along…
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Ural Motorcycles sT
You probably associate Ural with sidecar motorcycles. But the new Ural sT has extended the classic Ural experience to solo riders. The…
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Ducati 1198 R Corse
After a recent run of retro-themed bikes, I’ve been waiting for a contemporary machine to catch my eye. And finally, Ducati has…
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Voxan motorcycles
In two weeks, the assets of French boutique motorcycle maker Voxan will go under the hammer in Clermont-Ferrand. It’s one of the…
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Barry Sheene tribute motorcycle
UPDATE 19 August 2010: Icon has revised the styling of the Sheene. The latest images are on the Icon website. By guest…
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Yamaha Maxam CP250
When I first stumbled across this odd scooter, I thought it was one of those concepts that would never see the light…
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Moto Gima
There’s an intriguing story behind this super-stylish motocyclette. Despite appearances, it’s not a vintage machine: it’s an accurate recreation of a 1950s…
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Bimota HB4
It’s very rare that we feature a factory-fresh machine, but Bimota’s HB4 is a worthy exception. This compact, sharply-styled racebike is Bimota’s…
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The 50s charm of the Royal Enfield Bullet
There are quite a few off-the-shelf retro bikes, combining old world charm with the modern amenities that make motorcycling a pleasure. But…
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Scorpa SR125-2T LongRide
I’ve always had a slightly geeky fascination with trials bikes. They’re like a nerd version of motocross: beautifully engineered, delicate machines piloted…
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Ducati 750 F1 Montjuich
Reader Greg Rathe is lucky enough to own one of these machines, and we’re jealous. Ducati only produced 200 Montjuichs, and just…
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Chrome Dreams: A 1972 ‘toaster’ BMW R75/5
I love this image. And not just because I have a soft spot for old BMW airheads: it’s also a classic example…
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