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Curbside Classics Archives
two wheelers Archive
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![What’s the world’s most numerous motor vehicle? Honda produced 60 million Super Cubs in the fifty years from 1958 to 2008, and with worldwide production still running at well over […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1-Honda-Super-Cub-in-courtyard.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: Honda Super Cub (Honda 50) – Vietnam’s Immortal Living Classic")
Kickstand Classic: Honda Super Cub (Honda 50) – Vietnam’s Immortal Living Classic
Posted on January 15, 2014 | 31 CommentsWhat’s the world’s most numerous motor vehicle? Honda produced 60 million Super Cubs in the fifty years from 1958 to 2008, and with worldwide production still running at well over […] -
![Moto Guzzi was founded in 1921, and is the oldest continuously-operating motorcycle manufacturer in Europe. In those 93 years, the company has made only two basic engines, except for a […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/CC-216-024-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Kickstand Classic: 1951 Moto Guzzi 500 Falcone: The Classic Moto Guzzi Single Made For 55 Years")
Kickstand Classic: 1951 Moto Guzzi 500 Falcone: The Classic Moto Guzzi Single Made For 55 Years
Posted on December 29, 2013 | 7 CommentsMoto Guzzi was founded in 1921, and is the oldest continuously-operating motorcycle manufacturer in Europe. In those 93 years, the company has made only two basic engines, except for a […] -
![Understandably, motorcycles have played a bit of an outsider’s role here at CC. My own bike ownership and experience was rather limited, and that probably explains why, at least in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/CC-216-050-1200.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC’s Motorcycle Archives Updated, And A Little Two-Wheeled Eye Candy")
CC’s Motorcycle Archives Updated, And A Little Two-Wheeled Eye Candy
Posted on December 26, 2013 | 24 CommentsUnderstandably, motorcycles have played a bit of an outsider’s role here at CC. My own bike ownership and experience was rather limited, and that probably explains why, at least in […] -
![That splendid BMW sidecar rig reminded me of the golden era of sidecar racing, when the BMWs were so dominant. I remember seeing a similar race film as a short […]](https://www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/themes/arras162/images/thumbnail.png "Vintage Racing Film: 1961 Isle Of Man Sidecar TT – BMW Wins, Again")
Vintage Racing Film: 1961 Isle Of Man Sidecar TT – BMW Wins, Again
Posted on September 13, 2013 | 16 CommentsThat splendid BMW sidecar rig reminded me of the golden era of sidecar racing, when the BMWs were so dominant. I remember seeing a similar race film as a short […] -
![I ran across this picture a while back, and found it rather fascinating. It’s one thing to see old bikes and scooters displayed in a museum, but quite another to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Life-motorbikes-1947.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "High School Motorcycle Parking Lot, 1947")
High School Motorcycle Parking Lot, 1947
Posted on September 6, 2012 | 5 CommentsI ran across this picture a while back, and found it rather fascinating. It’s one thing to see old bikes and scooters displayed in a museum, but quite another to […] -
![Remember Allen Millyard’s five-cylinder Kawasaki from the Kawasaki article I posted a while back? If so, you’ll like this one. If not, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the ride anyway. All […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/HBM-5-cyl-kaw.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Bike Sunday: Home Made Bikes – Some on Steroids")
Bike Sunday: Home Made Bikes – Some on Steroids
Posted on September 2, 2012 | 13 CommentsRemember Allen Millyard’s five-cylinder Kawasaki from the Kawasaki article I posted a while back? If so, you’ll like this one. If not, I’m certain you’ll enjoy the ride anyway. All […] -
![The recent flat track article started a discussion about Harley-Davidson’s lack of competitiveness when it comes to motor sports outside the USA, notably Speedway. Although I view Speedway as riders mounted on overpowered, bicycle-looking […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/M-close-quarters-two-speedway-bikes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: What the Heck is Speedway?")
Sunday Salon: What the Heck is Speedway?
Posted on June 17, 2012 | 14 CommentsThe recent flat track article started a discussion about Harley-Davidson’s lack of competitiveness when it comes to motor sports outside the USA, notably Speedway. Although I view Speedway as riders mounted on overpowered, bicycle-looking […] -
![(first posted 6/24/2012) Some would make the case that Cal Rayborn was as much a natural as Mike Hailwood, even though you won’t find his name on a list of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CR-up-close.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Cal Rayborn: The Life And Death Of An Icon")
Sunday Salon: Cal Rayborn: The Life And Death Of An Icon
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 17 Comments(first posted 6/24/2012) Some would make the case that Cal Rayborn was as much a natural as Mike Hailwood, even though you won’t find his name on a list of […] -
![The Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is hallowed ground for the two-wheeled set. Since the first race in 1904, some 237 riders have given their lives on the narrow […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/isle-of-man-tt-race-poster-1961-.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Norton Manx And The Isle Of Man TT")
Sunday Salon: Norton Manx And The Isle Of Man TT
Posted on June 3, 2012 | 17 CommentsThe Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) is hallowed ground for the two-wheeled set. Since the first race in 1904, some 237 riders have given their lives on the narrow […] -
![Motorcycle track racing is not for the faint of heart. On a mile track the big bikes hit close to triple digit speed on the straightaways. The rear ends […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CarrollResweber04-e1337027936204.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: KR750 Riders – The Men Behind The Dominance")
Sunday Salon: KR750 Riders – The Men Behind The Dominance
Posted on May 13, 2012 | 9 CommentsMotorcycle track racing is not for the faint of heart. On a mile track the big bikes hit close to triple digit speed on the straightaways. The rear ends […] -
![If you follow racing of any kind you know that there is plenty of variety. If you have followed motorcycle racing you know that there is intense competition between the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Daytona-Flattrack-20112.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Sunday Salon: Harley 750, King of the Track – Part 1")
Sunday Salon: Harley 750, King of the Track – Part 1
Posted on May 6, 2012 | 16 CommentsIf you follow racing of any kind you know that there is plenty of variety. If you have followed motorcycle racing you know that there is intense competition between the […] -
![Since I can’t readily find a single-cylinder car, we’ll have to spend some time with its two-wheeled brethren, and quite happily at that. I’m not going to pretend to be […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CC-Glacier-069-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "America’s Miracle Museum: Vintage Bikes – Everything From Zero To Four Cylinders")
America’s Miracle Museum: Vintage Bikes – Everything From Zero To Four Cylinders
Posted on October 7, 2011 | 13 CommentsSince I can’t readily find a single-cylinder car, we’ll have to spend some time with its two-wheeled brethren, and quite happily at that. I’m not going to pretend to be […] -
![I should have know better: the first momentary glance of these two bikes from across the street raised a very brief moment of hope: my two favorite vintage bikes together! […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CC-136-092-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: Vintage Bikes; Make That One Vintage Bike")
CC Outtake: Vintage Bikes; Make That One Vintage Bike
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 9 CommentsI should have know better: the first momentary glance of these two bikes from across the street raised a very brief moment of hope: my two favorite vintage bikes together! […] -
![Mike, the owner of the hot rod ’50 Cadillac, has other wheeled interests. His driveway is graced with a 260Z (or was it a 240?), no less than three Datsun […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/CC-39-119-Mikes-Triumph-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Desktop Classic: Hot Rod Triumph Bike – The ’50 Caddy’s Little Brother")
Desktop Classic: Hot Rod Triumph Bike – The ’50 Caddy’s Little Brother
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 5 CommentsMike, the owner of the hot rod ’50 Cadillac, has other wheeled interests. His driveway is graced with a 260Z (or was it a 240?), no less than three Datsun […]
