vintage motorcycle

Old two-wheeled machine

A vintage motorcycle is one old enough to be valued for its age, typically at least 25 to 30 years old.

The designation suggests collectibility and historical interest rather than mere obsolescence.

Enthusiasts debate exact cutoffs, but the term generally implies a machine worth preserving: He restored a vintage motorcycle from the 1960s.

Classic and antique are related categories with their own disputed boundaries.

Related

Triumph · Indian · Norton · drum brakes · cafe racer · kickstart · chrome · sidecar · barn find · leather · leather jacket · goggles · rust · restoration · patina · collector · garage · exhaust

Categories
Opposites
technology/design philosophy

vintage motorcyclesuperbike

High-powered racing motorcycle

electric motorcycle

cultural value/status

vintage motorcyclerental scooter

Leased short-term vehicle

Family

vintage, motorcycle, vintages, motor, motors, motored, motoring, motorist, motorists

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G