Classic Motorcycles | Custom Bikes | Customized Motorbikes https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/classic-custom-motorcycles/ Motorcycle Reviews, News on Motorcycles, Specs, Test & Race Results Tue, 25 Jun 2024 06:51:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-UltimateMoto_Circle-512x512-1-32x32.png Classic Motorcycles | Custom Bikes | Customized Motorbikes https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/motorcycle-types/classic-custom-motorcycles/ 32 32 Praga ZS 800 Inside Look [Steampunk Luxury Czech Motorcycle] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/24/praga-zs-800-inside-look-steampunk-luxury-czech-motorcycle/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:05:44 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282957 If you want to show up at your next gathering of friends with a genuinely distinctive motorcycle, the Praga ZS 800 is worth a second look. This luxury motorcycle, handbuilt in the Czech Republic by supercar maker Praga Cars, will stand out no matter where it is ridden or parked. Inspired by the 1928 Praga […]

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]]> Schott Bike Riders Jacket First Look [Inspired by The Bikeriders] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/23/schott-bike-riders-jacket-first-look-inspired-by-the-bikeriders/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:31:02 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282922 The motorcycle world has been vigorously discussing the pros and cons of a new motorcycle-related movie, The Bikeriders, which is in American theaters right now. The issue of authenticity is always a touchy one, and the movie, written and directed by Jeff Nichols, comes in for some valid criticisms—it is a movie, after all. However, […]

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]]> Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket Review [Classic Denim Look] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/20/revit-trucker-ladies-jacket-review-classic-denim-look/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:56:53 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=282654 The Rev’It Trucker Ladies Jacket immediately caught my eye, as I’ve been a fan of traditional denim jackets since I started wearing them as a teenager. The relaxed boxy cut is comfortable, fits over everything, and has been a mainstay in my closet. I wouldn’t have thought the design would lend itself to riding jacket […]

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]]> 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/06/05/2025-triumph-speed-triple-1200-rr-breitling-limited-edition-first-look/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 02:21:18 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=278101 The English ally with the traditionally neutral Swiss for the bespoke 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition motorcycle and two Breitling Chronomat B01 42 Triumph watches. There will be 270 numbered examples of the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR Breitling Limited Edition, which features these upgrades from the standard top-of-the-Speed-Triple-line: Unique […]

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]]> Cortech Marquee Jacket Review [Swiss Army Knife in Leather] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2024/05/14/cortech-marquee-jacket-review-swiss-army-knife-in-leather/ Wed, 15 May 2024 05:49:46 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=277491 Cortech has a winner here in the Marquee leather jacket. I can probably shortcut this review by saying that this black leather jacket ticks all the boxes on my list of important features to include in a great item of apparel. The Cortech Marquee jacket is constructed of 1.0-1.2 mm drum-dyed cow leather that is […]

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]]> 2005 Ironhorse LSE and Legend Review [Cruising In Miami] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/21/2005-ironhorse-lse-and-legend-review-cruising-in-miami/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:53:26 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273311 It wasn’t so long ago that Miami’s South Beach existed as a shabby collection of faded Art Deco splendor along Florida’s Atlantic coastline. But then the beautiful people, the fashion designers, and the celebrities with their hangers-on arrived, restoring buildings in the historic district and transforming the two-mile stretch of beachfront into a colorful 24/7 […]

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]]> 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback Review [Production Custom Chopper] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/20/2005-big-dog-ridgeback-review-production-custom-chopper/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:39:32 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=273240 After having my molars jolted by other hardtail choppers, I was skeptical that a suitable high-performance, custom-production motorcycle could be purchased directly off a dealer’s showroom floor. I would be hard-pressed to find one with radical designs, frame rakes, and horsepower that provided somewhat civilized road manners, let alone be available with a factory warranty. […]

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]]> 1957 Mondial 250 Bialbero Auction: Grand Prix, The Quail Winner https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/13/1957-mondial-250-bialbero-auction-grand-prix-the-quail-winner/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:56:05 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272651 Winner of the Best of Show at the 2017 The Quail Motorcycling Gathering, this 1957 Mondial 250 Bialbero grand prix road racer is up for auction at Mecum Auctions’ 33rd Annual Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction Las Vegas runs January 24-27, 2024, at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. It is a published motorcycle, […]

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]]> 2024 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Date Set, and The Quail Ride https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/11/2024-the-quail-motorcycle-gathering-date-set/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:55:02 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272606 The 2024 dates of The Quail motorsports events at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, Calif., are set, and that includes The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. The four-event schedule starts with The Quail Ride on Friday, May 3, 2024. It is an opportunity for people attending The Quail Motorcycle Gathering to get out on their […]

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]]> 2024 Ducati Diavel For Bentley First Look [Batur-Inspired] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/09/2024-ducati-diavel-for-bentley-first-look-batur-inspired/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:11:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272549 We have seen Ducati x Lamborghini collaborations in the past. That’s not as outlandish as it sounds at first glance, as both brands are owned by the Volkswagen Group. Given that Bentley falls under the same corporate ownership, the 2024 Ducati Diavel For Bentley should come as no surprise. The 2024 Ducati Diavel for Bentley […]

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]]> 2024 MV Agusta Superveloce Arsham First Look [Edition of 6] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/12/08/2024-mv-agusta-superveloce-arsham-first-look-edition-of-6/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:02:20 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=272494 MV Agusta’s limited edition models keep getting more exclusive. The 2024 MV Agusta Superveloce Arsham, built in collaboration with Daniel Arsham, will have just six examples produced, and you’ll have to be connected to get one at any price. “The Superveloce Arsham will not be available through MV Agusta official dealers,” an MV Agusta insider […]

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]]> Further: Silver, Pewter, and Purple | Thoughts On Motorcycling https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/19/further-silver-pewter-and-purple-thoughts-on-motorcycling/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:40:14 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271860 I once bought a bike through an online auction. It was in superb condition and needed nothing but an oil change. To my eye, it was one of the ugliest paint jobs ever perpetrated on a motor vehicle and, perhaps for that reason, I was the only bidder and got it for a price that […]

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]]> 2023 Slimey Crud Café Racer Run [Fall Edition Coverage] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/11/01/2023-slimey-crud-cafe-racer-run-fall-edition-coverage/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:37:06 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271103 The month of October here in the upper Midwest can be more than a little cantankerous when it comes to weather. In fact, my very first Slimey Crud Café Racer Run featured snow flurries by the time the riders began showing up at the traditional destination in Leland, Wisconsin. Happily, the opposite end of the […]

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]]> Superbike – An Illustrated Early History Book Review https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/30/superbike-an-illustrated-early-history-book-review/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:17:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=271028 There was a time when high-performance motorcycles ridden by top professional racers who could push them to the ragged edge looked like street bikes we mere mortals could buy off the showroom floor. At a glance, you could almost mistake one for the other. On closer examination, the differences would become evident. Superbike — An […]

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]]> Elvis x Triumph x Gibson = Custom Bonneville and Treasure Hunt https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/14/elvis-x-triumph-x-gibson-custom-bonneville-and-treasure-hunt/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:33:23 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270651 Rock ’n’ roll and motorcycles have plenty of intersection points. One of the most storied is Elvis Presley’s love for motorcycles, including British-built Triumphs. In 1968, you could see Elvis riding a desert sled Triumph 650 Bonneville in Stay Away, Joe on the big screen. However, Elvis was already a fan of the Bonneville. Three […]

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]]> BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2023 at Barber Vintage Festival https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/10/12/bmw-motorrad-days-americas-2023-at-barber-vintage-festival/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:30:40 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270625 I hardly know where to start when telling the story of the BMW Motorrad Days Americas 2023, held in partnership with the Barber Vintage Festival at Barber Motorsports Park. The mind-blowing celebratory event began with the unveiling of the all-new, highly anticipated BMW R 1300 GS. Few companies make it to the 100-year mark, and […]

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]]> T.C. Christenson, 1943-2023 [4-Time Drag Racing Champion] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/29/t-c-christenson-1943-2023-4-time-drag-racing-champion/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:41:34 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270155 Thomas “T.C.” Christenson died on September 21, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1943. Christenson’s long career in the motorcycle industry included running Sunset Motors in Kenosha, Wisc., for 54 years. In that time, he took Norton from being known as a great road bike brand to the top of the motorcycle drag racing […]

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]]> Red Alert! Midwest Autumn Motorcycle Riding https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/09/26/red-alert-midwest-autumn-motorcycle-riding/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:13:43 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=270046 In the upper Midwest, it is the final act of the riding season. It is the special treat nature provides when days get shorter, summertime heat dials back to cooler temps, and the humidity lowers. The green of standing timber, corn, and grain turns to vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, and tan. It is […]

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]]> 2023 Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders Rally Coverage [39th Edition] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/08/28/2023-wisconsin-moto-guzzi-riders-rally-coverage/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:35 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=269295 The 2023 Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders Rally was held at Legion Park in Wonewoc. Formed in 1982 to bring the Dairy State’s Moto Guzzi riders together, the Wisconsin Moto Guzzi Riders share technical tips on the storied Italian motorcycles, as well as hold rides and enjoy good times together. Annually, the WMGR holds a rally […]

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]]> 2023 Honda XR650L Review [30th Anniversary Retrospective] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/06/13/2023-honda-xr650l-review-30th-anniversary-retrospective/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:05:16 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=267075 Introduced in 1993, the Honda XR650L is sold today in nearly its original configuration—no significant changes whatsoever. Thirty years is a long time for any motorcycle manufacturer to continue without offering the latest technology or gadgets. Attracting buyers without new bells and whistles is unheard of in the developing world, yet the 2023 Honda XR650L […]

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]]> Ultimate Collector Motorcycles Book Review [Riders Library] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/20/ultimate-collector-motorcycles/ Sun, 21 May 2023 05:46:30 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266258 Masterpiece. Stunning. Superb. Roll out the superlatives; they all apply to Ultimate Collector Motorcycles by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, as it is the ne plus ultra of classic motorcycle literature. There is little this magnificent two-volume set does not offer the serious motorcyclist, collector, aficionado, broker, trader, builder, designer, restorer, historian, or expert. Of the […]

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]]> Elvis’s Final Motorcycle To Be Auctioned [1976 Harley-Davidson] https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/12/elviss-final-motorcycle-to-be-auctioned-1976-harley-davidson/ Sat, 13 May 2023 04:04:42 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=266076 Rock ’n’ roll icon Elvis Presley was also an avid motorcyclist. He owned many motorcycles over the years; however, there was only one final bike that Elvis bought—a 1976 Harley-Davidson FLH Bicentennial. Mecum Auctions will be putting this historic motorcycle under the gavel at Dana Mecum’s 36th Original Spring Classic (aka Indy 2023) at Indiana […]

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]]> SR75 World Team Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Inside Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/05/06/sr75-world-team-suzuki-v-strom-650xt-inside-look/ Sat, 06 May 2023 07:02:09 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265940 Although the new Suzuki V-Strom 800DE is getting plenty of attention, the venerable V-twin V-Strom 650 is still ready for adventure duty. SR75 World Team Suzuki, based in the UK, has been winning arenacross championships for a decade, as well as being involved in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross series and Red Bull Straight Rhythm. […]

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]]> 2024 Triumph Bonneville T120 DGR Limited Edition First Look https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/04/2024-triumph-bonneville-t120-dgr-limited-edition-first-look/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:01:01 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265147 By now, The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride (DGR) has become part of the modern motorcycling lexicon, helping raise awareness and funds for men’s health charities across the globe. The DGR was founded in Sydney by Mark Hawwa, who hit on a “dapper” theme for the inaugural ride in 2012, uniting fans of vintage or classic motorcycling […]

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]]> Mike Hailwood 1960 Ducati 125 Barcone D1 Auction Coming https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2023/04/01/mike-hailwood-1960-ducati-125-barcone-d1-auction-coming/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 07:43:56 +0000 https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/?p=265079 Mike Hailwood’s 1960 Ducati 125 Barcone Grand Prix racebike is up for auction at Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale. The auction is part of the International Classic Motorcycle Show at Staffordshire County Showground, about 25 miles north of Birmingham in Britain’s West Midlands. Ducati pulled out of GP racing in 1959, but that didn’t stop Stan […]

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