Posts Tagged ‘vehicular history’

John Britten and the V1000

John Britten was quite the guy, Engineer, Artist and Roadracer. Damn hard worker too. The Britten V1000 was without a doubt the most innovative bike of the ’90s, and possibly the single most innovative bike ever built. The bike, and the builder has, and will, inspire for years.

Vintage Motocross set from Lee Sutton

Vintage Motocross

Originally uploaded by Lee Sutton

Just found this great vintage motocross set from Lee Sutton.

motorcycling meets aviation, circa 1921

Yes, I’m still doing research on vintage bikes. Here’s an interesting piece, the Megola, built in Munich, Germany between 1921 and 1925, rare and of unique design interest. The engine is a 640cc 5 cylinder monosoupape (French for single valve) rotary that is mounted inside the front wheel, yes, you heard right, inside the front [...]

cult of the café racer

why I love bikes