Motorcycles have figured prominently in just about every aspect of 20th-century life. Classic and vintage motorcycles have become highly collectible, especially among baby boomers.

The first motorcycles were produced in the late 19th century, on both sides of the Atlantic. Some of the earliest efforts were simply small motors attached to a bicycle. In the 20th century, hundreds of makers produced motorcycles of all varieties, including Indian, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, Crocker, BMW, Triumph, Honda and more.

Two American companies, Indian and Harley-Davidson, dominated the market in the U.S. until the waves of British and Japanese imports in the 1950s and 1960s respectively. While Indian ultimately failed, Harley-Davidson made a comeback in the 1980s, and its vintage 'hogs' are now a favorite of riders and collectors.

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Steve McQueen, Mike Wolfe, and the Husky 400

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American Picker Dream, Part II: Mike Wolfe On Enduros and Land Rockets

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Harley-Davidson, Before and After the Knucklehead

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Velocity Unveils Classic Motorcycle Americana on the Original Series 'What's ...
TVbytheNumbers, June 17th

Velocity Unveils Classic Motorcycle Americana on the Original Series 'What's in the Barn?' Categories: Network TV Press Releases. Written By Amanda Kondolojy. June 17th, 2013. Velocity-Network-Logo-1. via press release: Velocity Unveils Classic ...Read more

In Photos: Mods Vs. Rockers Vintage Motorcycle Rally
Chicagoist, June 16th

Mods and rockers may be rivals, but this weekend brought the opposing motorcycle enthusiasts together for the 9th annual Mods vs. Rockers Vintage Motorcycle and Scooter Rally. The largest Mods vs. Rockers event in the country moved to a new location at ...Read more

Vintage motorcycle show Sunday at Yanke Motor Museum
The Idaho Statesman, June 15th

BOISE — The Idaho Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club will hold its initial Vintage Motorcycle Show on Sunday at the Yanke Motor Museum. John Fiorino, the group's president, expects more than 50 vintage bikes to be on display during the one-day show at ...Read more

Vintage Motorcycle Show Comes to Oxford Mills
Ottawa Start (press release), June 15th

On Saturday, July 6 2013 the Ottawa section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group (CVMG) will be holding their third Vintage Motorcycle Rally at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills (1 Maplewood Avenue, Oxford Mills, Ontario) The admission is $5.00 and a ...Read more

Mods vs. Rockers Rally continues rivalry between bike cultures
WBEZ, June 14th

Rockers Vintage Motorcycle and Scooter Rally in Chicago. The relationship between the two factions has changed since they met on the south shore of England. On Thursday, the Rockers parked their Triumph and Ducati motorbikes next to the Mod's Vespa ...Read more

BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days to feature Hall of Famer Dick ...
Motor Sports Newswire (press release), June 3rd

This July 19-21, Burleson's triumphs will be celebrated when he serves as the grand marshal for BikeBandit.com AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, featuring the riders and champions of Husqvarna, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio...Read more

Vintage Motorcycle Show Fills Downtown Palisade
KREX News Channel 5, June 1st

PALISADE, Colo. Motorcycle enthusiasts from Colorado and several other states traveled to Palisade on Saturday for the fifth annual Vintage Motorcycle Show. Organizers say the event allows folks to come together and experience the history of motorcycles...Read more

Billy Joel Gets Vintage Motorcycle Restored On 'American Restoration' (VIDEO)
Huffington Post, May 29th

The “American Restoration” crew got a visit from Billy Joel this week and, surprisingly, he didn't want them to restore a piano. Instead, he needed them to restore a vintage motorcycle. It was a 1967 BSA bike -- just like the first motorcycle Billy...Read more