Culture & Patrimoine Moto
The Triumph Bonneville T120 (1959): the timeless British icon
Born in 1959 from a speed record set in Utah's salt flats, the Triumph Bonneville T120 became the quintessential English motorcycle: a 60s star, the rockers' machine, and a symbol of a neo-retro style that is still alive today.
The Café Racer: Birth of a Motorcycle Subculture in 1950s-60s England
Born in late 1950s England, café racers embody a unique motorcycle subculture: stripped-down bikes, the dream of reaching "the ton" (100 mph), and the rock 'n' roll of the Ace Café. We separate the facts from the legends.
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa (1999): The 300 km/h Legend
In 1999, the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa blew past the Honda Blackbird, reaching 312 km/h. A year later, an agreement between manufacturers limited hyper-sport bikes: the '99 Busa would forever remain the undisputed king of the unrestricted era.
BMW R80 G/S (1980): The motorcycle that invented the road trail and the "adventure" myth
In 1980, BMW invented an entire category with the R80 G/S: an 800 boxer with a driveshaft capable of biting into asphalt as well as sand. Here is the story of the motorcycle that founded the GS dynasty.
The chopper and Easy Rider: America on two wheels
From the post-war bob-job to the chopper, right up to the cult film Easy Rider (1969) and its two legendary Harleys: the verified story of a custom revolution that marked America forever.