1962 Ducati 250cc OHC Monza - lightweight leader for 1962!

250cc OHC "Monza" - The precision engineered overhead camshaft, ally-engined single is the most advanced 250cc machine on the road today. Built to last by experienced craftsmen, the 1962 "Monza" represents the ultimate in performance, appearance and reliability. Large full-hub, finned front and rear brakes, "Western" style handlebars, swing-arm rear suspension with adjustable shocks, Tele-draulic front fork, four-speed constant mesh gearbox in unit with the engine, cushion drive, multi-plate clutch rotates on dual ball bearings, comfortable dual seat, center and side stand. Oil breather tube is connected to air cleaner to introduce unburnt hydrocarbons into the combustion chamber for increased performance and economy. 22 HP. Exhaust, muffler, handlebars and fork tubes are triple chrome plated.

Mentioned in ad: 250cc OHC Monza, 250cc OHC Scrambler, Ducati Bronco 98 OHV, 250cc OHC Diana Sports, 200cc OHC Americano, Venus 150 by Steyr, Zundapp 250cc Super Sabre, Sachs J-BE K-125, Berliner Motor Corporation, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

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1962 Trailblazers Motorcycle Fraternity Annual Banquet Photo Article

The Trailblazers organization was founded in 1938 by the late A.F. Van Order, who was an enthusiastic motorcycle rider, salesman and dealer during his long association with the motorcycle fraternity. Nearly 200 motorcycle old timers and other motorcycle enthusiasts, some with their wives or girl friends, attended the 25th annual banquet that was held at the Elks Club in Los Angeles on Saturday night, March 24. The crowd was larger than in any previous year - possibly due to the fact that many famous personalities attended, one of whom was former Los Angeles County Sheriff, Gene Biscailuz, who was in charge of the Los Angeles County Motorcycle Squad, which became the California Highway Patrol....

...Many of the old timers present had a smile on their faces when they read the menu, which was as follows:

Salad a la Flying Merkel
Roast Chicken, Excelsior "Big Valve" Style
Potatoes, Harley-Davidson Browned
Rolls with Thor Butter
Coffee with Henderson Cream
Desert with Indian Topping

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1962 USMC Daytona Pictorial

Photo captions: Eventual winner of the 250cc event, Jess Thomas of Fort Worth, Texas checks his tachometer; Suzuki on a Honda Four closes iin on another rider while negotiating a turn; Through the fast S turn goes #27 Jim Kellogg, Nester City, Calif., Motobi, #19 Akira Hanazawa, Tokyo, Japan, Tohatsu, and #1 Jess Thomas, Fort Worth, Texas.


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1961 Photos of Motorcycle Racing World Champions

Vintage ad published in 1962.

All Four World's Championships won on Avon and in all, 38 classic events in 1961.

Motorcyclists shown:

G. Hocking - Senior (500cc) and Junior (350cc) World Champion. Winner of German, French, Belgian, East German. Ulster and Swedish Grands Prix, and Dutch TT (500cc), East German, Ulster and Italian Grand Prix, and Dutch TT (350cc).

T. Phillis - Ultra Lightweight (125cc) World Champion. Winner of Argentine, French and Spanish Grands Prix, and Dutch TT (125cc).

M. Hailwood - Lightweight (250cc) World Champion. Winner of East German and Swedish Grands Prix, Dutch TT and Isle of Man TT (250cc).

Other small ads on page: Mustang Trail Machine Mini-Bike

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1962 Yamaha 250 YD-3, Lightning 50, 125cc YA-5 & 250 Sport

Yamaha Travels the roads of the world! If you're interested in high performance at down to earth prices, see your Yamaha dealer and he'll show you why Yamaha is your best buy!

Yamaha Motorcycles shown in ad: 250cc Model YD3, 50cc Model Lightning 50, 125cc Model YA5, 250cc Model 250 Sport

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1962 Tohatsu 125cc Wins Both AMA Sportsman Races at Daytona

2/28 1st Place - George Taylor - Time 22:01
3/1 1st Place - John Honda - Time 21:40

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1962 Dogs on Motorcycles to Deter Criminals

Small 1-Paragraph article with photo.

Photo caption: Shown with patrolman and his new canine partner are Superintendent Maloney and Director Dillon.



Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Police are getting ready to unleash a new weapon, the motorcycle dog against burglars, muggers and purse snatchers. Ten new motorcycles, four of them equipped with K-9 carriers have been assigned to beat patrolmen who formerly worked on foot. The officers will cruise through residential districts where foot patrols are ineffective. The motorcycles are superior to patrol cars because they can slip into narrow alleys or cut through wooded areas...

...Motorcycle patrolmen will cruise at 15 miles an hour or less, jumping from the cycles or unleashing the dogs when necessary.



Other small articles on page: Triumph Importer Bill Johnson is Dead; Motorcycle Distributor Wins Top Advertising Award - Art Shipman, Pasadena artist holds award winning motorcycle brochure produced by Johnson Motors, Inc western states Triumph distributor...also shown Don Brown Sales Manager & Elden Wright District Sales Rep.


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1962 Honda Sweeps U.S. Grand Prix

Pictured: Kunimitsu Takahashi flashes to victory on a Honda in 125cc race at Daytona Grand Prix, with Gichi Suzuki taking second place - also on a Honda. Inset photo shows Takahashi scoring his incredible win in the unlimited open class on a 250cc Honda - racing against machines of over twice the displacement - and setting a new track record!

Honda Motorcycles shown with prices: Honda Hawk Model CB-72, 250cc, $640; Honda Super Sports 50 Mark 110, 50cc $275; Honda Benly, Super Sport Model CB-92, 125cc $495
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Ad on the reverse side: Motobi Wins Grand Prix! Daytona International Speedway 1962 proves itself World's Fastest Production Racer!

250cc race: 125km, 47 laps

1st Overall - Jesse Thomas, 200cc Catria Sport (Production Racer) The only production racer to win an event! With 64.956 mph average, it lapped the whole field...outrunning all other makes of 250cc special built factory race machines.

1st in Class & 3rd Overall - Bill Powers, 175cc Catria Sport (Production Racer)

125cc race: 100km, 37 laps

3rd & 4th - Jesse Thomas & Jim Kellogg, 125cc Imperial Sport (Production Racers) These two production racers came in right on the heels of two special built factory race machines!

Motorcycle shown: Motobi Catria

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1977 Pat Hennen - The Second Season

...American Pat Hennen spent the 1976 world championship season assimilating the European racing atmosphere; he went through 1977 helping to create it. Total acceptance was automatic and perceptive. To the local spectators, Hennen became known as the quietly intelligent ace - the thinking man's rider...

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1977 Motorcycle Racing Article: Bob Hannah / Marty Smith "The St. Petersburg Sand Trap Blues"

Bob Hannah and Marty Smith came to Florida to settle a matter concerning the 500cc National Championship. Hannah didn't settle it, and neither did Marty. A throttle cable did.


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