This summer, if you're in Sturgis for the rally or just in the neighborhood, take a detour off the well-beaten path of Main Street and into the cool confines of the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum. Located at 999 Main Street (on the corner of Junction), its brick exterior would be hard to miss. Inside is a world-class collection of bikes that just solidifies Sturgis' reputation as one of the centers of the motorcycle universe. The photos here are just a taste that we got a couple of summers ago. To fully appreciate it, you must see it yourself, or at least fully explore it on the website, where a near complete inventory of the bikes in their care (with pictures!) resides. Obviously someone at the '90s version of Excelsior-Henderson liked the museum. It's not a big place, but it's stuffed with cool bikes and memorabilia.Obviously someone at the '90s version of Excelsior-Henderson liked the museum. It's not a The Holy Grail of classic speed bikes, the Vincent Black Shadow was the fastest bike in the world when it ruled the streets of the early '50s. It was way ahead of its time, with underseat shocks and an engine used as a fully-stressed member, which eliminated the cradle bicycle-style frame common on cruisers to this day.The Holy Grail of classic speed bikes, the Vincent Black Shadow was the fastest bike in th In need of an affordable alternative to the premium Chief model, Indian Motorcycles had the 250cc side-valve Scout built in England in an attempt to stir up demand.In need of an affordable alternative to the premium Chief model, Indian Motorcycles had th Some of the more rare or valuable specimens are put on a pedestal to admire from afar, like this 1913 Indian Twin.Some of the more rare or valuable specimens are put on a pedestal to admire from afar, lik Bike builders frequently like to bring up the term "boardtrack racer" to describe a bike that they've built. This is the real thing. Built as one-off superbikes in their era, this 1915 machine features many handbuilt parts and even a race-only four-valve head.Bike builders frequently like to bring up the term "boardtrack racer" to describe a bike t There was a time when sewing machine companies made motorcycles. This Dayton is a perfect example, with its engine in the front wheel and tank on the bars...think that affected handling much?There was a time when sewing machine companies made motorcycles. This Dayton is a perfect 1 | 2 | » | View Full Article By Billy Bartels Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
