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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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Harley-Davidson, Before and After the Knucklehead

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Indian : Chief Indian Chief 1936Indian : 440- 4 Cylinder 1940 Indian 440 Four Cylinder- Rare Dallas,texasHarley-davidson : Other 1949 Harley Davidson. Model El. Family Owned Since New. Restored In 1995.Harley-davidson : Other 1949 Harley Davidson. Model El. Family Owned Since New. Restored In 1995.Harley-davidson : Other 1946 Harley Davidson El 61" KnuckleheadIndian 1941-44 Indian 841 Authentic Recent Barnfind Worldwide Shipping With Buy It Now!Husqvarna : 400 8-speed / Malcolm Smith 1970 Husqvarna 400 - No Reserve - "special Factory 8-speed For Malcolm Smith"Harley-davidson : Other 1964 Flh Harley-davidsonIndian : Model 841 Indian 1941 Model 841 MotorcycleHarley-davidson : Other 1965 Harley Davidson Fl PanheadHarley-davidson : Other Harley Davidson 1934 Vld PoliceHarley-davidson : Other 1950 Harley PanheadDucati : Sport Touring 1973 Ducati 750 Gt 'desmo'Indian : Chief Police Bike 1947 Indian Chief Police BikeHarley-davidson : Touring 1971 Haley-davidson Original Condition FlhBmw : R-series 1961 Bmw R69 SidecarHarley-davidson : Softail 1948 Harley-davidson Deluxe Chicago Police SpecialMoto Guzzi : Falcone 1967 Moto Guzzi Falcone 500Bmw : R-series 1976 Bmw R90sHarley-davidson : Other Harley Davidson 1941 45ci Model Wldr FlatheadBsa 1949 Bsa Model A 7 W/cox & Co., Watford, England Vintage SidecarHarley-davidson : Other 1972 Harley Davidson Fl , Vintage Bobber , One Of A Kind Pro BuiltHarley-davidson : Other 1961 Harley Davidson Fl Duo Glide Panhead Original Pan Head Flh Rare FindHarley-davidson : Other 1958 Harley Duo GlideIndian 1944 Indian 741 Military Scout,runs Great,orig. Ca Black Tag.Bmw : R-series 1963 R69s Rust Free Ca OriginalHarley-davidson : Other 1965 Harley Davidson Flh Panhead No ReserveHarley-davidson : Touring 1968 Harley DavidsonHarley-davidson : Other 1949 H-d El PanheadHarley-davidson : Other 1948 Harley Davidson Flathead Wl 45 Barn Find Vintage Oem No Reserve Flat HeadNorton : Triton 1956 Triton Cafe RacerHarley-davidson : Touring 1960 Harley Davidson Fl Duo GlideMoto Guzzi : Lemans Mk 1 1977 Moto Guzzi Lemans, Mk 1Harley-davidson : Other 1957 Flh Panhead SoftailTriumph : Bonneville 1968 Triumph BonnevilleHarley-davidson : Sportster 1969 Sportster Xlch, Jetfire Orange, 20k Miles , Fresh Paint And Topend.Norton : Commando Norton Commando 750 - 1971Harley-davidson : Other Title Panhead Pan Head Flh Fl 1955 Rigid Frame Project Bobber Chopper LaneHonda : Cb Near Mint 1971 Honda Cb750 K1, Only 2000 MilesTriumph : Thunderbird 1952 Triumph 6t Thunderbird Restored Numbers Matching Pre-unit 650 TwinHusqvarna : 400 Cross 1970 Husqvarna 400 Cross MotorcycleOther Makes Cushman Super Eagle 1963 Cushman Super EagleNorton : Hirider 1975 Norton 850 Hirider---one Of Only 50 Made And 3 Known!Triumph : Trophy 1972 Trimph Tr6cMoto Guzzi : Eldorado 1972 Moto Guzzi Eldorado 850Norton : Commando 1968 Norton CommandoNorton : Commando 1974 Norton Commando 850Honda : Cb 1974 Cb750 Restored W/new Paint/many Parts Rechromed And Mechanically Ready!!!!Other Makes : Sf1 1973 Laverda Sf1Harley-davidson : Other 1967 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Flh Custom Rebuilt Black W/blue-silver FlamesYamaha : Xs 1975 Yamaha Xs650 All Original 3700 Miles-very Nice!Bsa : Super Rocket 1960 Bsa Super Rocket-100% OriginalIndian : Chief Indian 1946 Chief Cdf With Clear TitleTriumph : Bonneville Vintage British Triumph 1969 T120r.Triumph : Trident 1972 Triumph Trident T150vKawasaki : Other Kawasaki H2 750 1972 Nice Low Vin Early 71 72 Plastic Headlight Bucket New PipesSuzuki : Other 1972 Suzuki Gt750 Gt 750 Waterbuffalo Kettle MotorcycleHonda : Cl 1969 Honda Cl 350 Restored ClassicHarley-davidson : Other 1957 Harley Pan With Shovel HeadsSuzuki : Other 1975 Suzuki Re5 Rotary "m" Model Wankel Bike, Engine Tests As New! Nice Bike

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BLOG: Motoring into history
Illawarra Mercury (blog), May 23rd

When writing recently about a classic motorcycle display, I said that each vehicle on display marked its own moment in history. I also said that to appreciate the present we must study the past. So for this blog I won't describe the vehicles on display...Read more

Ewan McGregor sports a retro look in Hollywood
Scotsman, May 23rd

The star of Trainspotting and Star Wars hopped on his vintage motorcycle after his styling session in Salon By Benjamin in West Hollywood and sped off. McGregor, who was sporting a well groomed handle-bar moustache, recently confirmed his interest in...Read more

Woman escapes with minor injuries after vintage motorcycle accident
The Northern Echo, May 19th

The female casualty was pillion passenger on a vintage motorcycle when the bike flipped over and landed on the woman, between Bushes House and Low Whitter Farm in the village. Paul Richardson, deployment manager for North Yorkshire Police, said:...Read more

BikeBandit Sponsors AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Cycleworld, May 9th

The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that BikeBandit.com, the country's leading online source for motorcycle parts, gear and accessories, is the title sponsor for the 2013 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, set for July 19-21 at Mid...Read more

Singleton Classic Motorcycle ride raises $5000
The Singleton Argus, May 6th

Singleton Classic Motorcycle Club members Mark Burgmann and Denis Paget get ready to start the long rally. SINGLETON Classic Motorcycle Club's 18th annual rally at the Singleton Showground brought more than 100 people into town for a country ride...Read more

Deadline approaching for AMA member discount on AMA Vintage Motorcycle ...
Motor Sports Newswire (press release), May 6th

PICKERINGTON, OH – May 6, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Time is running out for American Motorcyclist Association members to buy discounted tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, the country's premier vintage motorcycling bash, set for July...Read more

MODS vs. ROCKERS vintage motorcycle, scooter rally set for Aragon
Chicago Sun-Times (blog), May 1st

ROCKERS vintage motorcycle, scooter rally set for Aragon. By Miriam Di Nunzio on May 1, 2013 6:36 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks. More than 1,000 vintage motorcycles, scooters and hot rods will invade the Aragon Balloom (1106) W. Lawrence) on...Read more

Classic motorcycle: Yamaha DT175MX
Telegraph.co.uk, April 23rd

Classic motorcycle: Yamaha DT175MX. Some motorcycles stand the test of time better than others. The Yamaha DT175MX is one such bike, says Ian Marsden. Classic motorcycle: Yamaha DT175. Then and now: Ian Marsden with his Yamaha DT175MX, old...Read more