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From Concept to Legend: The Suzuki Katana

June 04, 2026

When Suzuki dropped the Katana on the world in 1979, everything changed.
The 1970s saw the rise of the universal Japanese motorcycle (UJM), however, by the end of the decade, manufacturers and consumers were growing tired of this conservative design language. Suzuki, the creator of the fantastic GSX series of motorcycles and superbikes, decided to try a design experiment that would take the creation of their new motorcycle to an outside design firm.

The History of the Yamaha VMAX

May 04, 2026

Sure, you may have heard of the muscle car wars of the 1960s but what about the muscle bike wars of the 1980s?

That’s right! Here in America, the 1980s were significant for many reasons (some that we shouldn’t be so proud of) and the decade of excess and innovation spawned some fascinating creations in both the automotive and the motorcycle world. Chief among these exercises in excess was none other than the subject of this deep dive; the Yamaha VMAX.

Honda GL1000: The Birth of a Legendary Line

March 17, 2025

From 1973 to 1983, the United States was going through what’s now known as the “malaise era”. It’s not really hard to figure out why this was happening, after all, the Vietnam war had just come to a close, fuel economy/emissions regulations were stricter than ever, and political turmoil was mixing with disco dancing in a way that no one really needed. As a result of all these unique elements, automobiles of the era were slow, bland, and frankly, uninspired.

Motorcycles of this period, however, were anything but malaise and it seemed like our country had found its passion not in Automobiles but in the culture of motorcycles. This era produced some of the most legendary bikes, machines that would go on to inspire, slightly terrify, and build a permanent place in the hearts of fun-loving men and women everywhere.

Honda CB750: The Motorcycle That Shattered Boundaries

October 08, 2024

Back in 1969, Honda unleashed the CB750, and the motorcycle world would never be the same. This wasn’t just another bike – it was a revolution on two wheels. Before the CB750 rolled in, motorcycles were seen as finicky, underpowered machines, mostly for die-hard enthusiasts. Honda shattered that image and made motorcycles cool, powerful, and accessible to everyone.

The Days Of XS: Everything You Need To Know About The Yamaha XS1100

May 21, 2024

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a war that was brewing right here on our shores. It wasn't geopolitical, no. It was a war for horsepower and the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers of the day were duking it out for ultimate power supremacy.