The Ariel Square Four design goes all the way back to 1931, soon after Edward Turner designed an interesting new four-cylinder motorcycle engine formed from two OHC parallel twins. The design became known as the square four engine, and lent its name to this Ariel motorcycle.
Ending Soon in Sweden – 1968 Norton Atlas Custom
Based on a ’68 Atlas, this beautiful Triton Cafe was built last year and apparently won first prize at an unnamed show.
Percy Tait Replica – 1969 Triumph T100 Racer
View PostLa Poderosa – 2004 Triumph Bonneville Custom
View PostNeeds a Little Work – 1966 Matchless G15 MKII
Post Sale Update: After 4 bids on eBay, this Matchless sold for $4,050. Marketed as a bike with “slingshot acceleration”, the Matchless G15 MKII evolved from the poor effort that was the original G15. This bike featured a Norton Atlas engine and was arguably best when it was paired with a sidecar.
1964 Triumph Bonneville
View Post1973 Triumph Trident 750 T150V
The last significant development from the Meriden plant, the Triumph Trident was built to meet US preferences (it even set speed records in Daytona before the Kawasaki Z1 came around). Here’s a 1973 example, the first year of a front disk brake. ’73 also brought about a 5 speed gearbox, which yielded the “V” in T150V. For more on the …
Needs Some Work – 1947 Velocette KSS
It’s not road ready just yet, but this KSS is ready to be brought back to life after the original owner passed away and this bike changed hands in an estate sale. It was apparently turned into a bit of a bobber in the 50s, hence the shortened fenders. Note that you’ll get a box of extra parts that includes …
1967 Triumph Mountain Cub
In 1953, Triumph introduced a learner bike called the Cub – the idea was that if a rider got started on a Triumph, they’d be more likely to stay with the brand through their riding career. 10 years later, a Trials Cub and Sports Cub were introduced. Management at Johnson Motors (the West Coast Triumph distributor) asked to combine the …
Nicest I’ve Seen – 1970 BSA 441 Victor
In the early 60’s, BSA’s race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped BSA capture the 500cc championship in ’64 and ’65. The following year, the company released the BSA 441 Victor Special to the public.
1957 Ariel HS
View Post1973 Kenny Dreer Norton VR880
View Post1997 Triumph Sprint 900
A half-faired, more comfortable brother of the Speed Triple, the Triumph Sprint 900 was a competent (if top-heavy) sports-tourer motivated by Triumph’s wonderful triple. The engine produced 98 horsepower and 61.2 pound feet of torque, good for a top speed of 140 miles per hour (though the speedo goes all the way to 200 for some insane reason). For more …
$3,800 – 1972 BSA Thunderbolt
BSA is probably best known for their Lightning, but they also had a touring complement known as the BSA Thunderbolt.
Triumph T120 Chopper
I was on my way to meet some friends to watch the Clippers game on Tuesday when I randomly noticed a store called Heroes Motorcycles on La Brea. I pulled over to check it out and was blown away by the bikes they’ve got in there – this is going to be a very interesting spot once they’re done building …