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THE UNIQUE ALLURE OF
CLASSIC BIKES For decades it seemed the bike world was the domain of fast Japanese machines with the occasional exception of BMWs and Aprilias, but then came a revival of classicallyinspired bike manufacturers – and with it a new blend of retro charm that has revived some of the most legendary names in the industry. WORDS MICHEL CRUZ PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DUCATI, TRIUMPH, BRIXTON MOTORCYCLES, HARLEY DAVIDSON, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE AND SHUTTERSTOCK
A classic Bonneville harking back to 1970s and 1980s Triumphs
96 / APRIL 2022 ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE
