1985 Bikes For Sale

‘Fast' Freddie Spencer's 1985 World Championship-winning bikes are up for sale, not individually, but only as the matched pair that won both the 250cc and 500cc contests in the same year. Not even Valentino Rossi the GOAT (Greatest Rider of All Time) can lay claim to that accomplishment.

H-D Motorcycle History

Harley-Davidson Serial Number One, which currently resides in the H-D lobby at Juneau Avenue, dates to the 1903-04 era. Company founders built at least one prototype before it and, of course, production machines after it that differed both in the power of the engine and in general configuration.

Moto Guzzi Museum

I would finally get the opportunity to walk through the factory gates and step into motorcycling history that started back in 1917 during the First World War. At the time, three young Italian pilots were fighting for their country in the Italian Air force: Carlo Guzzi, Giorgio Ripamonti and a well-known racer of the day, Giovanni Ravelli.

Daytona 200 History

The famed Daytona 200 will celebrate its 69th anniversary this Friday. Fifty-one riders will battle under the lights for 57 laps, and the winner will acquire his or her exclusive slot into motorcycle-racing history.

Motorcycling History

Much of the attention paid to Harley-Davidson innovations over the last 97 years usually goes to things like the "Knucklehead" engine, Softail frame, teardrop gas tank, circulating oil system, Hydra-Glide motorcycle front fork assembly and other famous inventions.

Honda History

Throughout the 1960's Honda motorcycles incorporated more and more race-developed technology into their production machines. Ultimate MotorCycling has gone back to take a look at some of the motorcycles that benefited directly from this direct injection race technology.

H-D Motorcycle History

In the Antique Motorcycle magazine, a scholar misinterpreted information that he believes is related to the 1903 origin year of Harley-Davidson Motor Company. The source itself, a never-before-seen 1908 Bulletin for Harley-Davidson dealers, is credible; however, the speculation derived from it is not. The Bulletin states that there was at least one unmarketed prototype motorcycle in 1903. The author of the magazine piece speculates that this would mean that only one motorcycle was produced in 1903 and that it was not brought to market.

A-Stars Background & Profile

Alpinestars was established in 1963 and has grown into a world-leading manufacturer of professional racing products, high-performance apparel, technical footwear and sportswear. Alpinestars understands that the best design and research is achieved under extreme conditions, and its involvement in Formula 1, the World Rally Championship, AMA and World Motocross and MotoGP has led to the creation of advanced technical equipment for racing's top athletes.