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Pronounced a "Greyhound" by Motorcycle Sport magazine, the release of the Ducati 750SS in 1973 ushered in a new era of sports bike handling and performance. In fact, it could be said this motorcycle was mor ethan a match against any comparable model from other manufacturers.

Italian motorcycle makers have always followed their own path in terms of style and design, and Ducati is no different. The 750SS was Ducati's first venture into the production of a large engine sports bike. It may have been a natural stepping stone in design from Ducati's own GT model, but some hold the opinion that Ducati designers may have collected parts from the famous Dell'Orto catalogue utilizing many fiber-glass odds and ends, even the fuel tank.

The Honda CB750 and Suzuki GT750 had already set the standard in terms of performance and handling when the SS was released. But, with a top speed of 124mph it could easily compete on the same level. What's really important, regardless of how it came to be, the 750SS showed itself to be a very worthy predecessor to the highly successful 900SS released two years later in 1975.

Pure Joy on Wheels

The 2010 Moto Guzzi V7 is a classic motorcycle design in a vastly updated package, and simply put, a joy to ride, according to product reviews.

The Italian manufacturer made its global reputation back in 1967 with the original Moto Guzzi V7, and the new model V7 Classic appears to have hit the same mark of excellence. The V7 Classic can be seen as a retro motorcycle whose appeal is cosmetic, but that would be a mistake, say reviewers. Instead, the V7 Classic's retro charm is as much about performances as it is about looks. This bike harks back to the days before today's highly fragmented niche markets made it difficult to select only one motorcycle to serve many functions – ride to work, do errands, and then enjoy weekend drives.

Puts Power Behind Attitude

Nostalgic Harley-Davidson fans sometimes wax nearly poetic about the late 1950s and 1960s when the aggressive XLCH models ruled the asphalt. While the most recent line of Sportsters has been a fine machine, some have felt they lacked the attitude of earlier Hogs. The new Sportster XR1200 has changed all that, say reviewers.

A descendant of the Harley-Davidson XR-750 racing bike, the XR1200 reflects that heritage in its engine and chassis, according to online product reviews. Where the XR-750 is a powerful track monster, and not for the faint-hearted, the XR1200 combines the best of its ancestor's power with the more refined traits of the newer Sportster line. The result is blend of ergonomic design with raw muscle.

Blew Away the Competition

Every motorcycle manufacturer has its fans, but those who appreciate true innovations in bikes speak fondly and with reverence of a machine that established a worldwide reputation: the vintage Honda CB450 K0 Black Bomber.

Until the CB450 was unveiled in 1965, many manufacturers dismissed Japanese motorcycles as nothing more than economical little motorbikes with a reputation for dependability. No one considered Honda cycles to be on the same track with powerful performance machines. The common belief was that to be a performance bike, a motorcycle had to displace at least 500cc, and Japan's motorcycle makers had nothing like that.

Leave Fans Breathless

While other motorcycle makers trade on machine muscle, British manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles has produced bikes that become classics of design for more than a century. After all, a motorcycle brand whose cachet of riders extends from Marlon Brando to Tom Cruise must be doing something right!

That's right, when Marlon Brando roared onto movie screens in the 1953 classic "The Wild One," he wowed audiences while astride a Triumph 6T Thunderbird. Half a century later, Triumph was still in the movie business, providing bikes for "The Matrix," "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," Angelina Jolie's latest movie, "Salt," and two "Mission Impossible" films with Tom Cruise.

By Alan Liptrot

Through necessity, and in common with most other engineering companies of the day, Enfield didn't restrict themselves to one line. They also made lawnmowers, bicycles and rifle parts for a Small Arms factory in Enfield. A clue lies in their logo which depicts a cannon, which I have to say, is infinitely better than a lawn mower. Their motto of 'Made like a gun, Goes like a bullet' is also evidence of their military involvement. In 1907, the company joined forces with a business with the unlikely name of 'Alldays & Onions', to produce the Enfield-Allday automobile. Fortunately, the onion was dropped. These cars remained in production until 1925.

By Eddie Tobey

Motorcycles were first introduced in the later half of 19th century. Since the invention, motorcycles have become one of the most popular and common means of transportation. Vintage motorcycles are the earlier models of motorcycles which were manufactured after the First World War.

Vintage motorcycles are the all time passion of bike riders and speed lovers. Apart from being a passion, some ardent riders also collect and preserve vintage motorcycles as treasures. British, other Europeans, and the Americans were the leading manufacturers of motorcycles in the early days. But, the Japanese brands have gained much popularity due to their economic price, and the bike parts being easily available.

By John M McRae

The Triumph Bonneville is an icon of the motorcycle world. The name comes from - of all places - the United States. The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah was where Triumph and virtually every other manufacturer in the world would travel to in order to do top speed runs and attempt to set world speed records.

From such a beginning and with a name like "Bonneville", Triumph engineered the machine to be a high-performance motorcycle and the public understood that very well. As the 1959 T120 Bonneville was based on the 650c.c. twin which powered the Tiger 110, it also inherited the Tiger's optional twin 1 3/16 inch Amal 'monobloc' carburetors and high-performance intake cam as standard equipment.

By Hamza Ejaz

Honda bikes are one of the finest bikes you can find in the present motorbike market. The bikes from Honda are known for their style, performance and reliability. Being highly practical and robust, people love to get these two wheelers. No matter if you are starter or an expert rider Honda bikes can give you an experience of a lifetime.

Some of the most unsurpassed bikes from Honda include CBR1000, Honda 599, and CBR250. These are the most popular bikes from Honda which are sought after by endless people. The style as well as the functionality of these bikes contributes for their success. Being highly versatile, different riders are able to find their dream bike in the form of these bikes from Honda.