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Curbside Classics Archives
two wheelers Archive
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![(first posted 9/9/2012) In 1968, a year before coming out with the CB750, Honda introduced the bike that would become America’s all-time best-seller. The CB350 sold over 300,000 bikes […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Honda-motorcycle-CB350.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorcycle Classics: Honda 350 Family – The Most Popular Bike Ever")
Motorcycle Classics: Honda 350 Family – The Most Popular Bike Ever
Posted on April 11, 2021 | 55 Comments(first posted 9/9/2012) In 1968, a year before coming out with the CB750, Honda introduced the bike that would become America’s all-time best-seller. The CB350 sold over 300,000 bikes […] -
![(first posted in 2011) Why is the Harley-Davidson Sprint such a contradiction? In the hands of a slug like me they become a heavy, somewhat awkward, vibrating, slow, and uncomfortable […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HD-Sprint.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorcycle History: Harley-Davidson Sprint – The Spaghetti Hoglet")
Motorcycle History: Harley-Davidson Sprint – The Spaghetti Hoglet
Posted on March 15, 2021 | 74 Comments(first posted in 2011) Why is the Harley-Davidson Sprint such a contradiction? In the hands of a slug like me they become a heavy, somewhat awkward, vibrating, slow, and uncomfortable […] -
![(first posted 10/19/2011) This is what happens when you fail to stay on task: I was researching the transition of DKW to Audi, and got distracted with the fact that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/HD-1956-Hummer-ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The First Wheeled Hummer (And My Only One): Harley Davidson’s Little (DKW) Two-Stroke")
The First Wheeled Hummer (And My Only One): Harley Davidson’s Little (DKW) Two-Stroke
Posted on August 24, 2020 | 37 Comments(first posted 10/19/2011) This is what happens when you fail to stay on task: I was researching the transition of DKW to Audi, and got distracted with the fact that […] -
![(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Cafe-Racer.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit")
Kickstand Classic: Honda CB350 – Underrated Hit
Posted on April 18, 2020 | 31 Comments(first posted 5/14/2014) Although few motorcycle enthusiasts consider it to be exotic or uncommon in its sophistication, the Honda CB350 of 1968-73 was an surprise hit when new and continues […] -
![Like many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_9841.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate")
Curbside Recycling: 1973 Honda XL175 – A Perfect Project If You Need To Self-Isolate
Posted on March 22, 2020 | 22 CommentsLike many of us these days, I’ve been trying to minimize my interactions with others, keeping my distance when it’s unavoidable, and using this non-productive time to catch up on […] -
![It’s the automotive show season in this part of the world right now. The Superbowl is over. It’s cold and rainy outside, and only the most hardcore motorheads want to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/One-Motorcycle-Show-086-smaller.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The One Motorcycle Show")
The One Motorcycle Show
Posted on February 22, 2020 | 5 CommentsIt’s the automotive show season in this part of the world right now. The Superbowl is over. It’s cold and rainy outside, and only the most hardcore motorheads want to […] -
![1981 R65 image source: utahcaferacer.com (first posted 2/10/2014) For my first motorcycle, I made the wise decision to search for an air-cooled boxer BMW. Having heard from experienced motorcyclists for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/79-R65-bronze.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bikes Of A Lifetime: 1983 BMW R65 – Shoulda’ Kept It Forever")
Bikes Of A Lifetime: 1983 BMW R65 – Shoulda’ Kept It Forever
Posted on February 14, 2020 | 47 Comments1981 R65 image source: utahcaferacer.com (first posted 2/10/2014) For my first motorcycle, I made the wise decision to search for an air-cooled boxer BMW. Having heard from experienced motorcyclists for […] -
![The folks that run Portland Cars & Coffee do many theme days during the year. One of the most popular ones isn’t about cars at all. It’s “Motorcycle Day”, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/MC-Day-42.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Show: Motorcycle Day At Portland Cars & Coffee")
CC Show: Motorcycle Day At Portland Cars & Coffee
Posted on October 10, 2019 | 20 CommentsThe folks that run Portland Cars & Coffee do many theme days during the year. One of the most popular ones isn’t about cars at all. It’s “Motorcycle Day”, and […] -
![The big Indian Chief with skirted fenders is the iconic Indian motorcycle, it is safe to say, the first image that comes to mind when anyone thinks of Indian. The […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1-Opening-Photo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1946-48 Indian Chief")
Curbside Classic: 1946-48 Indian Chief
Posted on August 12, 2019 | 21 CommentsThe big Indian Chief with skirted fenders is the iconic Indian motorcycle, it is safe to say, the first image that comes to mind when anyone thinks of Indian. The […] -
![After a brief delay due to a deceased computer, I’m happy to present part 2 of my photo tour of the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists annual May motorcycle show. In part […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Vintage-Motorcycles-045.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "OVM Classic Motorcycle Show Part 2 – American and Japanese Motorcycles")
OVM Classic Motorcycle Show Part 2 – American and Japanese Motorcycles
Posted on June 9, 2019 | 29 CommentsAfter a brief delay due to a deceased computer, I’m happy to present part 2 of my photo tour of the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists annual May motorcycle show. In part […] -
![(ED: Tim Finn is a serious photographer, and these shots are absolutely superb. If you love vintage machinery of any kind, don’t pass this one by. And make sure to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1966SnoGo.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "The 2019 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists Show, Part 1 – Even If You’re Not a Bike Person You’ll Love the Photography")
The 2019 Oregon Vintage Motorcyclists Show, Part 1 – Even If You’re Not a Bike Person You’ll Love the Photography
Posted on May 30, 2019 | 14 Comments(ED: Tim Finn is a serious photographer, and these shots are absolutely superb. If you love vintage machinery of any kind, don’t pass this one by. And make sure to […] -
![Last month, Kawasaki announced that their KLR650, shown above in a picture from kawasaki.com, would not be offered for the 2019 model year. The KLR650 was introduced for the 1987 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/klr1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorcycle with a Long Lifetime: Kawasaki KLR650")
Motorcycle with a Long Lifetime: Kawasaki KLR650
Posted on December 8, 2018 | 11 CommentsLast month, Kawasaki announced that their KLR650, shown above in a picture from kawasaki.com, would not be offered for the 2019 model year. The KLR650 was introduced for the 1987 […] -
![Last month I tried to cram all the cars I’ve owned into a single COAL; today I’ll document my motorcycle ownership in a single MOAL. I know there are a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/350.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Motorcycles of a Lifetime: Two Wheels are More Fun")
Motorcycles of a Lifetime: Two Wheels are More Fun
Posted on September 16, 2018 | 17 CommentsLast month I tried to cram all the cars I’ve owned into a single COAL; today I’ll document my motorcycle ownership in a single MOAL. I know there are a […] -
![I know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/41330286464_53d6939085_c.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X")
Road Trip: Crowsnest Pass, Waterton On a Retro Bike – Suzuki TU250X
Posted on June 12, 2018 | 36 CommentsI know motorcycles are not really this site’s main focus but perhaps a retro inspired ride like the Suzuki TU250X would be enough to spark some interest. Failing that maybe […] -
![Harley-Davidson and Pyongyang are not names that go together naturally, to put it lightly. Aside from being ruled by a fat boy, creating a tenuous connection to Harley-Davidson with its famous Fat Boy model, Pyongyang and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Cropped-2561.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Vintage Global: Harley-Davidson in Pyongyang")
CC Vintage Global: Harley-Davidson in Pyongyang
Posted on April 16, 2017 | 10 CommentsHarley-Davidson and Pyongyang are not names that go together naturally, to put it lightly. Aside from being ruled by a fat boy, creating a tenuous connection to Harley-Davidson with its famous Fat Boy model, Pyongyang and […]
