Motorcycles

The 1949 Simplex Automatic was manufactured by an American manufacturer called Simplex. Between 1935-1975, Simplex was the only motorcycle manufacturer in the Deep South. After the 1980s, more motorcycle manufacturers emerged, putting Simplex out of…

At first glance it’s obvious that the 1949 Velocette KTT is one of the most unique motorcycles ever made. Even compared to the standards of the late 1940s and early 1950s, it doesn’t even remotely…

1873 was when NSU Motorenwerke AG, or NSU as many called it, was established. The brain behind the founder of this German company was to develop cars and motorcycles. In the early years of the…

The 1949 Matchless G3 350 motorcycle was manufactured by the company brand – Matchless as part of its G3 series that includes motorbikes of different displacements. This was the first sports model of the Matchless…

In 1946 MotoGuzzi released its iconic naked road bike. The MotoGuzzi Dondolino enjoyed a healthy run from 1946 through 1951. The vintage bike is a prized item among collectors. It remains a significant model in…

Today, motorcycling has gained tremendous popularity throughout the world, either as a sport, a hobby, or a means of transport. It is no surprise that there are lots of available motorbike models in a variety…

The Indian Scout 440cc was originally released in 1949 and marked the last motorcycle model produced by Indian before stopping production four years later. To save the wavering company, the 1949 Indian Scout was launched…

The dirt track or speedway that was used for motorbike racing in Britain began in the late 1920s. This prompted many motorbikes manufacturers who existed then to jump on the bandwagon and design bikes that…