Bill and Lois’ Big Adventure: the Foundation of A.A.


It was an amazing adventure: Bill and Lois B Wilson took a two-year trip on a Harley-Davidson with sidecar, for work…

‘The Speed Kings’


Motorcycle historian (and Daytona 200 winner) Don Emde hits the mark with his latest book on board track racing…

The Most Radical Vincent on the Planet?


A long a poignant path to bring a 112hp Egli-Vincent back to life, with a special cast of characters.

Denis Sire


NSFW! Legendary French motoring cartoonist Denis Sire has died. Famous for his work with Playboy and Heavy Metal, we…

100 Years Ago: Motorcycle Ambulances in WW1


Motorcycle ambulances were a technical innovation in WW1, and these photos show the different ways they were used…

Martin Munkacsi


A pioneer photographer of sports, fashion, and celebrities, Martin Munkacsi's work was nearly lost to history.

Cliff ‘Soney’ Vaughs and ‘Easy Rider’


Cliff Vaughs designed the most famous motorcycles in the world. Why is he still unknown?

Freak Power: Hunter S. Thompson for Sheriff


In 1970, Hunter S. Thompson ran for Sheriff of Aspen, Colorado, on a very unusual platform of 'freak power'

Absolute Speed, Absolute Power Pt. 2


Motorcycle Land Speed Records from 1930 - 1940

Haunted by Hailwood


Mike Hailwood's last Canadian appearance was in 1967 - or was it? Elizabeth McCarthy shares a story of her own, and…

Absolute Speed, Absolute Power Pt. 1


Motorcycle Land Speed Records, 1896 – 1930

The Notorious Mosul Moto Caper


Carmen and Nish take a break from covering the fighting in Mosul to discover a Ural motorcycle with sidecar, and slip…

Scuderia Ferrari Motorcycles


Scuderia Ferrari raced motorcycles in the 1930s! The team was very successful, taking numerous Italian championships,…

1910 Sex Scandal! Jake De Rosier’s Teen Lover


In 1910, Jake De Rosier was the most famous motorcycle racer in the world. While in Los Angeles for the opening of…

The Crocker Story


The Real Story of America’s Legendary V-Twin, the Crocker motorcycle, the fastest American road motorcycle for 20 years…

Road Test: Shinya Kimura’s MV Masterwork


Thrashing Shinya Kimura’s MV Agusta 750 Custom in the Hills of Azuza

Rara Avis: The Unique Lynton Racer


A one-off attempt to create a world-beater motorcycle from the maker of the Lynton frame.