Vintage Photos of People With Their Motorcycles in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s and ’30s, motorcycles were more than just machines—they were symbols of freedom, modernity, and adventure. […]
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Amazing Photos of Rollie Free During His Record-Breaking Speed for a Motorcycle at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1948, Rollie Free (1900–1984) set one of the most iconic motorcycle speed records in history — and […]
Vintage Suzuki Motorcycle Ads From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s was a period of significant change for Suzuki motorcycles, marked by a shift from two-stroke to […]
Fourth of July Parade Winner, 1900
This post was originally published on this siteLeela McAdam (nee McCabe), winner of the best decorated bicycle for the 1900 Fourth of July parade in […]
Tractor-Cycle, Treaded Motorcycle Designed by French Inventor J. Lehaitre, ca. 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1938, inventor J. Lehaitre introduced a fascinating innovation known as the Tractor-Cycle—a motorcycle equipped with a tractor-style […]
Photos of Biker Ladies With Their Custom Made Leather Belts at a Motorcycle Rally in Laconia, New Hampshire, 1947.
This post was originally published on this siteIt calls itself as “the world’s oldest motorcycle rally.” In 1947 LIFE sent photographer Sam Shere to chronicle […]
A World War II US Soldier Posing With Captured Killinger and Freund Motorcycle, 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThis odd looking motorcycle was captured by the US Army at a German military base in the spring […]
Members of the Los Angeles Camera Club Relax Next to Their Bicycles on a Dirt Road, ca. 1900
This post was originally published on this site In 1900, the inaugural issue of the West Coast’s first photography magazine Camera Craft, based in San […]
Vintage Photos of Rita Hayworth Riding a Bike With Friends to a Picnic in the Hollywood Hills in June 1940
This post was originally published on this siteSummertime is picnic time. And a new wrinkle in picnics—or perhaps a very old one—is Rita Hayworth’s Hollywood […]
Incredible Photos From California’s First Post-War Cycle Train, From Los Angeles to San Diego, 1946
This post was originally published on this siteOrganized by the Bicycle Dealers Association of Southern California with the goal of boosting enthusiasm for hobby cycling, […]
The Rudge-Whitworth Canoe “Sidecar” From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1925 through 1927, the Rudge-Whitworth company introduced a line of touring accessories which have never been equaled […]
Pipeline Rider, ca. 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo from the mid-1910s shows motorcyclist Johnny Hogg and his wife riding on an aqueduct pipeline with […]
In 1914, Della Crewe Took a Trip Around the United States With Her Beloved Dog Trouble on a Harley-Davidson Sidecar
This post was originally published on this siteDella Crewe (1884–1926) was an American long-distance motorcyclist known for her endurance cross-country trip from Waco, Texas to […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Motorcycle Delivery Vehicles From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, motorcycle delivery vehicles were a popular solution for businesses that needed a fast, […]
In 1882, the Pentacycle Was Designed by Edward Burstow Specifically for Delivering Post
This post was originally published on this siteIn the heart of ancient Sussex is one of the country’s best displays of sheer enthusiasm and practical […]
A Four-Man-Trip on an Excelsior 7 in 1913
This post was originally published on this sitePictured here is Toronto Canada native, C. McDonald on his Excelsior 7. Notice that he is carrying three […]
Holidays With a Rudge-Whitworth Caravan
This post was originally published on this siteRudge-Whitworth Cycles of England produced their first motorcycle in 1911, but it wasn’t until 1927 that they decided […]
The First Motorcycle Cover Girl: Vintage Photos of Harley-Davidson “Enthusiast Girl” Vivian Bales in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteVivian Bales (1909–2001) was the first motorcycle cover girl. Vivian was known for several long-distance motorcycle rides and […]
Triumph With Sidecar Model H 550cc 1 cyl Motorcycle, ca. 1920
This post was originally published on this siteThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine but within a few years the Coventry […]
Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown on a Vespa in Front of the Ancient Colosseum in Rome, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteA timeless Jazz classic! During Louis Armstrong’s 1949 visit to Rome, a famous and iconic moment was captured […]
Robin and His Batcycle Go-Cart in “Batman” (1966)
This post was originally published on this siteAfter Batman and Robin took Penguin, disguised as Commodore Schmidlapp, out of the Batcave, they feign engine trouble […]
Members of the NYC Women’s Machine Gun Squad Police Reserves Riding a Sidecar-Mounted Machine Gun, ca. 1918
This post was originally published on this site Harley-Davidson’s military motorcycle history spans over a century. In 1917, the United States entered World War I. […]
Fascinating Photos of Emily Lloyd Cycling in “Wish You Were Here” (1987)
This post was originally published on this siteWish You Were Here is a 1987 British comedy-drama film written and directed by David Leland and starring […]
Fascinating Vintage Photographs Capture Inside the Milwaukee Harley-Davidson Factory in 1918
This post was originally published on this siteOf the ‘Big 3’ American motorcycle manufacturers responding to US Military requests for motorcycles, it was Harley-Davidson that […]
This Is the Only Known Lambretta Amphi-Scooter in the World
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a 1964 Lambretta Amphi-Scooter, and as the name suggests, it’s a Lambretta scooter-based amphibious vehicle. The […]