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1964 Yamaha YG-1T Trailmaster 80

When you think of a vintage small-bore Japanese motorcycle for running in-town errands or slinging mud on a weekend camping trip, what comes to mind?

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1985 Honda VF1000R

It’s generally acknowledged that Honda’s range of liquid-cooled, 4-valve, overhead cam V4s was rushed to market in response to an aggressive strategy by Yamaha to usurp Big Red’s title as number one in U.S. cycle sales

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One famous Ducati 750SS

Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling’s 1977 Daytona-winning Ducati is reborn.

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Movies for the winter

Eight great motorcycle movies for winter viewing.

Scala Rider Q2

Scala Rider Q2 Multiset announced

New Scala Rider Q2 Multiset comes pre-paired and features MP3 jacks

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Banbury Run 2008

Held since 1949, the Banbury Run is claimed to be the world’s largest competitive event for Veteran (pre-World War I) and Vintage (post-World War II) motorcycles by its organizers, the 15,000-strong Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC).

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Slimey Crud Run

There are no big ad campaigns, no corporate sponsors, no official website, no local or regional newspaper or TV promotions, not even the usual obligatory one-size-promotes-all beer banners with the name of the event emblazoned on a huge blank white spot.

New from MC

New episode of Trippin’ on Two Wheels to air Sunday on SPEED TV!

For the past month and a half, SPEED has been re-running the heck out of the first four episodes of Trippin on Two Wheels, much to the delight of viewers starved for decent motorcycle programming. But this Sunday, January 18, at 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT) motorcycle fans will be treated to the premiere airing of Trippin’ Episode 5; the first one shot in High Def!

Tour California with Motorcycle Classics!

Ride with Motorcycle Classics as we explore California’s glorious North Coast and fabled gold country. Organized by veteran motorcycle touring company Himalayan Roadrunners, Ltd., the tour will encompass seven days of scenic riding, taking in major points of interest including Point Reyes Station light house, the Avenue of the Giants, the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, Klamath National Forest, Lassen Volcanic Park, Napa Valley, Nevada City, Grass Valley, and more. Better yet, Dubbelju Motorcycle Rentals will supply the bikes, with new Triumph Bonnevilles the featured ride.

Saddle Time

You can read until your brain is foggy but if you don’t get out there and do it, you won’t be gaining skills and improving your survival skills.

Bator International New Owner of Daytona Classic Bike Auction

For the past 21 years, classic bike fans have looked forward to the annual extravaganza of Daytona Bike Week for more than racing, anticipating the annual J. Wood Daytona Antique and Classic Motorcycle Auction. Much more than just an auction, the J. Wood sale has become an integral part of Daytona Bike Week and an event unto itself. That made J. Wood’s late November announcement they were cancelling the 2009 auction more than a little disturbing for the classic bike crowd. No Daytona classic bike auction? How could this be?

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