Antique & Vintage Reviews
Pretty self-explanatory here. For a motorcycle to attain Antique status, it’s common that it should be more than 50 years-old. The qualifying age for Vintage-grade bikes is often 20 to 25 years-old. And don’t be surprised if you also hear the term Classic bandied about in regard to old bikes. Basically, they’re all simply old. When restored to a high degree of finish, many rare and classic bikes can fetch large sums of money, especially if they have a racing pedigree or a celebrity tie-in. Some bikes in this category are just museum pieces or trailer queens, but many are owned by enthusiastic owners who actually fire up the things and ride them.
story by Dave Tharp
photograph by MO Staff
1937 BMW R12
A brief history of the R12.
BMW had a big problem in 1926: In sidecar service, their frames were cracking at the welds. It was necessary to design a completely new frame -- and while they were at it a completely new motorcycle in order to cure it. ...
Antique & Vintage Reviews
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1937 BMW R12A brief history of the R12.
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Road Test: 1946 Indian ChiefBetter late than never.
