Can You Identify These 1960s Motorcycles from an Image?

By: Jacqueline Samaroo
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Identify These 1960s Motorcycles from an Image?
Image: By WikiMoto, from Wikimedia Commons / By 1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg: Mike Schinkelderivative work: Ligabo (1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg), via Wikimedia Commons / By John Goetzinger (originally posted to Flickr as My 1971 CB350), via Wikimedia Commons

About This Quiz

Are you ready to shift up and feel the speed!

Feeling the wind in your hair, the adrenaline pumping through your body, or simply being able to weave your way through busy streets effortlessly; owning a motorcycle does have its advantages. While motorcycles were commercially available from the end of the 19th century, it can be argued that they didn't truly come into their own until the mid-1900s. That is why in this stylish automotive quiz, we are going to be taking a look at 40 of the most iconic motorcycles of the '60s, no matter if they are speedy and sleek or bulky and slow!

The 60 was a great time for motorcycle riders also due to the act that there was a wide selection of hogs to choose from and these metal beasts were coming from all corners of the world. From Britain you had companies like BSA Motorcycles and from from the United States of America you had companies like Harley-Davidson pumping out some of the best metal beasts. In addition to this, from the far east you had Japan sending out state-of-the-art motorcycles from companies like Yamaha and Honda.

So rev up your engine and get ready to showcase your classic motorcycle knowledge!

Honda Juno
By baku13, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Juno
The Honda Juno is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The M-series of the Honda Juno was introduced in 1962 and featured an exposed horizontal-twin engine.
Yamaha XS 650
BSA Rocket Gold Star
Norton Navigator

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Piaggio Ciao
By Nicholas Gemini, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Suzuki T20
Harley-Davidson Baja 100
Piaggio Ciao
The Piaggio Ciao is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Piaggio. The Piaggio Ciao was introduced in 1967 and was actually a sleek moped-styled motorcycle.
BSA Thunderbolt

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Royal Enfield Interceptor
By Jamie@jamiejamie.com at English Wikipedia, via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Ducati Bronco
Honda Dream CB250
Norton Commando
Royal Enfield Interceptor
The Royal Enfield Interceptor is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Royal Enfield. The Royal Enfield Interceptor was introduced in 1960 by the British motorcycle company.

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Bridgestone 350 GTR
MOTO CROQUIS via Youtube
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Ducati Mach 1
NSU Quick 50
Bridgestone 350 GTR
The Bridgestone 350 GTR is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Bridgestone. The Bridgestone 350 GTR was introduced in 1967, and it had an air-cooled 345 cc two-stroke straight-twin engine.
SHL M11

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Honda Z50M
By Holger Sahlmann (Holger Sahlmann), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Mountain Goat
Honda Z50M
The Honda Z50M is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda Z50M was introduced in 1966 and was actually exported first for some time before being sold domestically in Japan.
Triumph Trident
Honda CT90

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Suitcase Cycle
VolksFab via youtube
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Yamaha DT
Norton Atlas
BSA Thunderbolt
Suitcase Cycle
The Suitcase Cycle is a motorcycle that was designed by Lawrence Shapiro. The Suitcase Cycle was introduced in 1967 and is actually a small step-through motorcycle modification that featured a 4-stroke air-cooled single engine.

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BSA Lightning Clubman
By Thruxton, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Norton Navigator
BSA Lightning Clubman
The BSA Lightning Clubman is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BSA. The BSA Lightning Clubman was introduced in 1964 and is now a highly sought-after classic motorcycle.
Honda CB750
Mountain Goat

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BSA B44 Shooting Star
By TR001, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BSA B44 Shooting Star
The BSA B44 Shooting Star is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BSA. The BSA B44 Shooting Star was introduced in 1968 and discontinued two years later in 1970.
Norton Commando
Kawasaki A7 Avenger
Ducati Mach 1

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Suzuki TS
By Ligabo, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
SHL M11
Suzuki TS
The Suzuki TS is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Suzuki. The Suzuki TS was introduced in 1969, and it has since then been one of the company’s most popular motorcycles.
Honda P50
Ducati Bronco

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Honda CB175
Mcheath at en.wikipedia, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Yamaha DT
Honda CT90
Suzuki T20
Honda CB175
The Honda CB175 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda CB175 was introduced in 1969 and featured a four-stroke, straight-twin engine with a single overhead camshaft.

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BSA Lightning
By Stavros1, via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Juno
BSA Lightning
The BSA Lightning is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BSA. The BSA Lightning was introduced in 1965 and was designed to be the all-round sports machine of the 1960s.
Honda PC50
Yamaha XS 650

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BMW R27
By Badseed, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BMW R27
The BMW R27 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BMW. The BMW R27 was introduced in 1960 and it is a shaft-driven, single-cylinder motorcycle.
Piaggio Ciao
Triumph Tiger Daytona
Honda P50

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MV Agusta 500 Three
Duke Video via Youtube
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda CB350
Suzuki TS
MV Agusta 500 Three
The MV Agusta 500 Three is a motorcycle that was manufactured by MV Agusta. The MV Agusta 500 Three was introduced in 1966 as a road racing motorcycle that could compete with Honda Racing.
Honda CB750

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Kawasaki A1 Samurai
By PekePON, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Bridgestone 350 GTR
Kawasaki A1 Samurai
The Kawasaki A1 Samurai is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Kawasaki. The Kawasaki A1 Samurai was introduced in 1967 and it is a 250 cc standard class motorcycle.
Vespa Sprint
Kawasaki A7 Avenger

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Kawasaki H1 Mach III
By 1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg: Mike Schinkelderivative work: Ligabo (1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Dream CB250
Honda Z50M
Kawasaki H1 Mach III
The Kawasaki H1 Mach III is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Kawasaki. The Kawasaki H1 Mach III was introduced in 1969 and it is a two-stroke 500 cc sport bike.
Norton Atlas

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Honda CD175
By Clifford Fearnley, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Suitcase Cycle
BSA Lightning
Bridgestone 350 GTR
Honda CD175
The Honda CD175 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda CD175 was introduced in 1967 and was marketed as an all-rounder type of motorcycle.

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Vespa Sprint
By Khaosaming, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BSA Lightning Clubman
Kawasaki A1 Samurai
Vespa Sprint
The Vespa Sprint is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Piaggio. The Vespa Sprint was introduced in 1965 and was finally discontinued in 1976.
Piaggio Ciao

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Honda CB350
By John Goetzinger (originally posted to Flickr as My 1971 CB350), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda CB350
The Honda CB350 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda CB350 was introduced in 1968, and more than 250,000 were sold in its five-year production run.
BSA B44 Shooting Star
MV Agusta 500 Three
Triumph Tiger Daytona

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Triumph Tiger Daytona
By SG2012, via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Royal Enfield Interceptor
Triumph Tiger Daytona
The Triumph Tiger Daytona is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Triumph. The Triumph Tiger Daytona was introduced in 1967 and featured a 490 cc air-cooled, OHV parallel-twin engine.
BMW R27
Harley-Davidson Baja 100

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Honda PC50
By Eagleash, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda PC50
The Honda PC50 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda PC50 was introduced in 1969 and was actually a sleek moped-styled motorcycle.
Harley-Davidson Baja 100
Kawasaki H1 Mach III
BSA Rocket Gold Star

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BSA Rocket Gold Star
By Ronald Saunders from Warrington, UK (BSA ROCKET GOLD STAR. 650cc TWIN. 1962-1963. UK.), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda PC50
Norton Navigator
Suitcase Cycle
BSA Rocket Gold Star
The BSA Rocket Gold Star is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BSA. The BSA Rocket Gold Star was introduced in 1962 and featured a 646 cc air-cooled twin engine.

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Harley-Davidson Baja 100
By Flickr user cole24_ ("Harley" on Flickr), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BSA Lightning Clubman
Harley-Davidson Baja 100
The Baja 100 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Harley-Davidson. The Harley-Davidson Baja 100 was introduced in 1969 as a small displacement off-road motorcycle.
BSA Thunderbolt
Triumph Tiger Daytona

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Honda Dream CB250
By Rikita, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Suzuki TS
Norton Commando
BSA B44 Shooting Star
Honda Dream CB250
The Honda Dream CB250 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda Dream CB250 was introduced in 1968 and had a 249 cc air-cooled parallel twin SOHC four-stroke engine.

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NSU Quick 50
By Alf van Beem, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Royal Enfield Interceptor
NSU Quick 50
The NSU Quick 50 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by NSU Motorenwerke AG. The NSU Quick 50 was introduced in 1963 and is notable for being the last motorcycle that was built by the company.
SHL M11
Suitcase Cycle

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Triumph Trident
By WikiMoto, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Triumph Trident
The Triumph Trident is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Triumph. The Triumph Trident was introduced in 1968 and was also marketed under the name BSA Rocket 3.
Honda CT90
Honda CB175
Norton Atlas

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Norton Atlas
By Dennis Bratland, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Juno
Yamaha DT
Norton Atlas
The Atlas is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Norton. The Norton Atlas was introduced in 1962 and was finally replaced by the Norton Commando in 1967.
Kawasaki H1 Mach III

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Kawasaki A7 Avenger
By Rainmaker47, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Piaggio Ciao
Suzuki T20
Kawasaki A7 Avenger
The A7 Avenger is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Kawasaki. The Kawasaki A7 Avenger was introduced in 1967 and featured an air-cooled parallel 2-cylinder engine.
Kawasaki A1 Samurai

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Honda CB750
By Dayvroy, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Triumph Trident
Honda CB750
The CB750 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda CB750 was introduced in 1969 and is a celebrated motorcycle, being featured in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Ducati Bronco
MV Agusta 500 Three

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Honda P50
By Tjeemig, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda P50
The P50 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda P50 was introduced in 1966 and was finally discontinued in 1968.
Bridgestone 350 GTR
Mountain Goat
BMW R27

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Yamaha XS 650
By Rainmaker47, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Z50M
Ducati Mach 1
Yamaha XS 650
The XS 650 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company. The Yamaha XS 650 was introduced in 1969 and featured a 4-stroke, parallel twin, air-cooled engine.
BSA Lightning

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Suzuki T20
By Rainmaker47 , from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda PC50
Suzuki T20
The T20 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Suzuki. The Suzuki T20 was introduced in 1965 and featured a two-stroke, twin-cylinder engine, and six-speed gearbox.
Kawasaki A7 Avenger
Honda CB175

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Ducati Bronco
By Dbratland, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Triumph Tiger Daytona
Honda P50
Royal Enfield Interceptor
Ducati Bronco
The Bronco is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Ducati. The Ducati Bronco was introduced in 1960 and was produced mainly for the American distributor, the Berliner Motor Corporation.

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Ducati Mach 1
By El Caganer, via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BSA B44 Shooting Star
Yamaha XS 650
Ducati Mach 1
The Mach 1 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Ducati. The Ducati Mach 1 was introduced in 1965 and featured a 250 cc single-cylinder engine.
Suzuki TS

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Mountain Goat
By Gadfium, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Vespa Sprint
Honda CB750
BSA Lightning Clubman
Mountain Goat
The Mountain Goat is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Callender Motorcycles. The Mountain Goat was introduced in 1963 and was the first specifically designed farm bike in the world.

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Yamaha DT
By Rainmaker47, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda CD175
Yamaha DT
The Yamaha DT is a motorcycle that was manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Corporation. The Yamaha DT was introduced in 1968 and had a production run that ended in 1985.
Norton Atlas
Suitcase Cycle

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Honda CT90
By Myself, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Honda CB350
Honda Z50M
Honda CT90
The Honda CT90 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by Honda. The Honda CT90 was introduced in 1966 and was offered in two models: Trail or X.

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SHL M11
By Kerim44, from Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
SHL M11
The M11 is a motorcycle that was manufactured by SHL. The SHL M11 was introduced in 1961 and was finally discontinued in 1968.
Kawasaki A1 Samurai
NSU Quick 50
Bridgestone 350 GTR

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Norton Commando
By Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti, South Africa (1971 Norton Commando), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
MV Agusta 500 Three
Triumph Trident
Norton Commando
The Commando is a motorcycle that was manufactured by the Norton Motorcycle company. The Norton Commando was introduced in 1967 and had a 10-year production run that ended in 1977.
Honda Dream CB250

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BSA Thunderbolt
By Codes84 (Private collection), via Wikimedia Commons
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
BSA Thunderbolt
The Thunderbolt is a motorcycle that was manufactured by BSA. The BSA Thunderbolt was introduced in 1962 and was actually capable of over 100 mph.
BMW R27
Harley-Davidson Baja 100
Piaggio Ciao

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Norton Navigator
Ulrich Hoffmann via Youtube
Which 1960s motorcycle is in this image?
Honda Juno
BSA Rocket Gold Star
Norton Navigator
The Navigator is a motorcycle that was manufactured by the Norton Motorcycle company. The Norton Navigator was introduced in 1960 and production ended in 1965.
BSA Lightning

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You Got:
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By WikiMoto, from Wikimedia Commons / By 1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg: Mike Schinkelderivative work: Ligabo (1969_Kawasaki_500_H1_MachIII.jpg), via Wikimedia Commons / By John Goetzinger (originally posted to Flickr as My 1971 CB350), via Wikimedia Commons