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Honda’s Vintage MT125R GP Racer Comes Back to Life

Uncompromising Ride: Artist and motorcycle enthusiast Bill Rodgers discovers his 1977 Honda MT125R turned out to be a (very) challenging restoration. And absolutely worth it.

A Restored 1975 MV Agusta Reignites the Passion

Boxing legend Willie deWit rekindles memories of throaty Italian motorcycles with his late father’s 1975 MV Agusta 750S America — restored and ready to ride again.

Hooked on Hondas: A 1974 Honda CB360 Cafe Racer Custom

The owner of this 1974 Honda CB360 had thrown in the towel. But a single ride many years later had him hooked on classic Hondas.

Green and Lean: Triton Motorcycle with a Triumph 6-T Engine

A long journey for one Triton motorcycle owner, fulfilling his bike ownership dreams.

Punk’d! A Badass 1977 Honda CB750F2 Brat Bike

The do-it-yourself ethos of punk music inspired a man born long after the music itself had died to built a Japanese-style brat bike as distinct as the music itself.

Saturday Morning Special: Custom 2001 Buell X1 Lightning Café Racer

The plan? Build a British-style café racer on an American platform - all in 5 months. Done.

Kawasaki KZ200 Café Racer: Not Your Average Tea and Crumpet Machine

A classic small-displacement, Japanese single-cylinder bike done right.