The golden age of classic motorcycles were the 30s and the late 50s and yet, a few decades later we found that designs (unlike cars) still maintain their essence. We tell you which are the best classic motorcycles, your account runs choose the one you like best and ours, get the best motorcycle insurance.
1. Moto Guzzi V8
A jewel of the 50. Considered the most extraordinary bike in history and the most desired in the history of the GP. So that the legend of this motorcycle continues increasing, you have to know that it was manufactured in a small workshop of the factory of Moto Guzzi by a team of only 12 people.
In addition, there are only 6 models of the Moto Guzzi V8, which to be honest, always gives more charm.
An engineering work that resulted in a lightweight engine that weighed 45 kg, obtaining a motorcycle with a total weight of 135 kg, achieving that the Moto Guzzi V8 of 1955 will reach no more nor less than 285 km / h in the Belgian Grand Prix 1957. A record that took many years to be overcome.
2. IMME, the german bee
As we are reminded from motorpasion, the history of one of the best classic bikes like the IMME is more than known by all. In post-war Germany, aeronautical engineer Norbert Riedel realized that the country needed a cheap vehicle to re-energize the economy and power the country.
Riedel, like Corradino D'ascanio, came from the aeronautics industry, and applied his knowledge to the bike he designed. It is even said that the design of the engine was very similar to the one used to start the reactors of the Messerschmitt Me262.
# You knew ... They made 100 units a week.
3. Militaire
This is a World War I motorcycle however, on the battlefield this type of motorcycle did not work. It got stuck in the mud of the roads and it was very difficult to help them by their size.
4. Crocker V-TWIN
One of the main rivals of Indian Motor Company and Harley-Davidson in classic motorcycles. The first Crocker motorcycle was born in the early 30's of the last century. The curious thing about its history is that thanks to Australian drivers who were keen to show skills in speedway races and imposed the fashion in the United States Al Crocker decided to build the first motorcycle.
5. Triumph Speed Twin
A success of Triumph, which surprised with a machine equipped with two cylinders parallel to the direction of travel. In addition, the Speed Twin had 29 C.V. to 6,000 rpm and a speed of 150 km / h.
# You knew ... The Speed Twin cost $ 75.
6. Harley-Davidson Knucklehead
Its name Knucklehead is because its form more or less remembered the knuckles of a closed fist. At the time the Harley was a motorcycle designed to travel great distances for more or less rough terrain, at relatively low speeds, which made it heavy, slow and unmanageable, but very American style.
7. Indian Sport Scout
The Indian Sport Scou can be considered as the first American superbike. It dominated its category in the competitions of that time. Rody Rodenberg won with a Sport Scout in February 1935 at the 200 Miles of Jacksonville (Florida), the pre-race test of the 200 Daytona. It was the inaugural test of the category C and since then, the Sport Scout became the preferred one by the majority of the pilots. In addition, it was a very versatile model, suitable for races of speed, dirt track and climbs in slope.
