Just like everything else, it seems that everything old is new again in motorcycle design. I'll start by saying I do not have a bike at this time, at least not a motorized one. So I can't talk about the thrill of driving a chopper or crotch rocket. I can however, and do, appreciate the design that has gone into a good looking bike. I never really paid much attention to motorcycles until I started watching, of all things, American Chopper. They really do a good job of showing the work that goes into these bikes. So here are a few pic of bikes I have found that I like and in a few cases would like to own one day.
The Art Deco lines of this BMW, actually designed in the 20's and 30's could be passed as something new and modern:
1930's BMW - My favorite from a design standpoint. This bike's production run was never begun due to the war. The only surviving unit was found in a box and restored in 2007.
1953 Triumph
Harley Davidson Iron 883
My favorite, flat track inspired Harley with Husqvarna tank:
Honda 'cafe cruiser' style
1963 Husqvarna
Confederate Motors gets the industrial design nod for the following bikes:
Victory's CORE Concept is another good one:
And my favorite future concept is the hubless bike
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