"Russ Collins was one of the leading motorcycle drag racers and drag bike builders of the 1960s and ‘70s. His dual- and even triple-engine monster motorcycles, such as the Assassin, the Sorcerer and others, marked the apex of the outrageous drag racing motorcycle designs of the era." Via: bcmacsac1's photostream
Image from Beatles film "Yellow Submarine". The animation of film has sometimes falsely been attributed to the famous psychedelic pop art artist of the era, Peter Max; but the film's art director was Heinz Edelmann. Edelmann, along with his contemporary Milton Glaser, pioneered the psychedelic style for which Max would later become famous..
Miller Service. 1939
Roy O'Hare on Excelsior Sweetwater track 1912 
Hill climbing, 1920 
San Diego Police Department "Knuckle-Heads" 
Mrs. Arthur Fournier, circa 1925 
"A camping holiday ideal for health and pleasure : touring by motorcycle, unpacking side-car in front of the tent" Via: Christchurch City Libraries
Pascale Traub's creations feature a variety of imagery, culled from years gone by, screen printed on vintage fabrics collected by the artist. Her hankerchiefs give one a feeling of reassurance in knowing there are still people out there with a solid connection to the past".
Via: The Function Key
"The first GI Joe motorcycle. This set consisted of a motorcycle which broke down allowing Joe to carry it on his back. Unlike a traditional motorcycle Joe has to lay prone on this one to ride. Hence the name "Drag Bike". Via: Adventure Gear
The BMW Wahnsinn ('insanity' in German) was a 2003 concept motorcycle designed by Jiro Arborgh. A fuel cell powered motorbike The Wahnsinn is intended for the urban rider. Its design is intended to highlight advanced technology, while retaining the essence of conventional motorcycles.
The BMW Wahnsinn is an attractive concept which uses an unusual, single-sided, hub-centre steering system. The bodywork, seat and engine cover has a sleek and clean appearance which hides the majority of the mechanical elements. At the rear of the BMW Wahnsinn concept, the innovative brake light wraps around the single, central-exit exhaust.
Via: Namesake
Brett from 3 DEEP Design sent us a picture of his championship winning Gravity Bike. We welcome the time when fuel is so limited this innovative sport becomes commonplace.
See Also: BMX GPV Bikes
"Motorcycling in Tasmania dates back to 1901 or 1902. As in many parts of the world, the first motorcycles were manufactured locally from imported components. Tasmania is home to one of the oldest continuing motorcycle clubs in the world, the Launceston-based Tasmanian Motorcycle Club, established in 1905."
Via: The Companion to Tasmanian history
"Before achieving fame in aeronautics, Glenn Curtiss started his career with motorcycles. The early aviation community began to seek out Curtiss because of his growing reputation for designing powerful, lightweight motorcycle engines. In 1906 he designed his first V-8 engine in response to several requests from early aeronautical experimenters"
Via: The National Air and Space Museum
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