1993 thunderbird

…or ‘modern classics’, as they’re also known. A growing market of motorcycles that blend modernity with the charm and aesthetics of yesteryear. And the options are increasing in shape and size – as RiDE discovers by heading out on three bikes that fulfil the mantra

Losing Fisher & Ludlow (which had made monocoque bodies for the Standard 8 and 10) to the British Motor Corporation led Standard-Triumph to choose separate-chassis construction for its next small car.

‘All things retro…’ D o es loving old ...

Bike : The voice of motorcycling since 1971

It may have lived a short life, but the 1200SS led the rebirth of retro sportsbikes. Would Yamaha’s XSR900GP be a thing without its groundwork? Probably not…

In February 1948, the Cadillac Series 62 Coupe became the first American car with tailfins, inspired by the Lockheed P38 Lightning aircraft. A decade later, they reached such baroque heights on US car