A first year example of one of Edward Turner’s best known designs, this Triumph Speed Twin enjoyed a “no-expense spared” restoration some time ago and has since sat in display. Somebody get this beauty back on the road!
1 of 136 – 1971 Rickman Enfield Interceptor
In the early 70s, an aspiring Floyd Clymer (who owned the name of Indian Motorcycles at the time) thought that the 736cc engine from the Mark II Royal Enfield Interceptor was an absolute jewel, and he ordered 200 to use in an hybrid sport-tourer to be created as Indians. Unfortunately, Clymer passed away after only approximately 15 were created, leaving …
1972 Norton 750 Commando Combat
Norton Commando fans know that 1972 was a bad year for the motorcycle. The British firm introduced an upgraded engine, designated Combat. Unfortunately, the bearings would often self-destruct, rendering the engine useless.
1958 Ariel Cyclone
A 650cc high-compression variant of the Huntmaster, the Ariel Cyclone was a very rare bike. It seems that the list of documented Cyclones is 174 over two years of production. Ariel called it their “Super Sports Twin”, thanks to a 40 horsepower engine that was an option on the Huntmaster.
1981 Hesketh V1000
Post Listing Update: This Hesketh was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. By 1981, England was almost irrelevant in the international game of motorcycle production. So Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh (how’s that for a name?), an actual Lord and Baron who had already started a racing team, decided to start his own motorcycle company. You can guess where he …
1969 BSA Chopper
Yesterday it was an odd BSA Road Rocket that had ape hangers, today it’s another BSA that’s been turned into a chopper that Austin Powers would ride. I have no words, but at least you’ll never forget the bike is British. Find this BSA Chopper for sale in Jarrettsville, Maryland for $5,900 or best offer here on Craigslist. This bike-uriosity …
1954 BSA Road Rocket
In 1956, BSA called their Road Rocket “undoubtedly the world’s greatest motor cycle”:
1999 Triumph Legend
Basically a budget Thunderbird, the Triumph Legend was a decent entry-level motorcycle that was quite short-lived (produced just between 1998-2000). The full name (Triumph Legend TT) is a bit odd considering what the bike actually is, but the bike represents good value for money and you won’t see many of them around, especially in Imperial Green.
2010 Triumph Thruxton Custom
This Thruxton has been customized with a Street Triple front end with Race Tech internals, Woodcraft clipons, British Customs airbox eliminator, Excel rims, DID gold chain, and plenty more. In the process, the bike has lost 35 pounds. It has 21,000 miles and is claimed to be in perfect running order. Find this Thruxton (VIN: smt920k14at431725) for sale in Huntington …
1982 Triumph Bonneville T140ES
The Triumph Bonneville T140 ES (for Electric Start) was one of the last bikes produced by Triumph before the Meriden Co-op fell apart and the company was sold to John Bloor.
Movie Hero – 2002 Triumph Daytona 955i
I can’t put into words how bad the video I’m about to show you is. It’s almost so horrible that it’s good in a silly way. Almost.
1960 Francis-Barnett Plover
Founded in 1919 by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, Francis-Barnett was an English motorcycle manufacturer that was eventually acquired by AMC in ’47. After WWII, the company focused on small two-strokes with Villiers-sourced engines. After ’57 they started using AMC’s powerplant. Francis-Barnett liked to name their bikes after birds, including Falcon, Kestrel, Merlin, and more. One of those birds was …
135 Miles – 1979 Triumph T140D Bonneville Special
Apparently inspired by the Yamaha XS650 Special, the Triumph T140D Bonneville Special was an exercise in styling that also introduced a few features that were incorporated into future Bonnies.
1969 Triumph Bonneville Custom
The Triumph Bonneville is a classic British standard named after the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, known for being the location where many riders try to set speed records.
1973 Triumph 750 Tiger
The Triumph 750 Tiger was the single-carb cousin of the Bonneville – it was also known as the TR7RV.