The 1960s were a fantastic time for dirt bikes. While people had been racing motorcycles off-road for some time, it was not until the 1950s that it made much of an appearance in the U.S. Once it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I've always been a sucker for old Hodakas. They're simple and good-looking machines that have everything you need for a fun day on two wheels, ...

Formerly owned by Shell Oil Company, Hodaka was a joint American-Japanese motorcycle manufacturer active from the 1960s through the 1970s. Hodaka motorcycles are vintage dirt bikes that have reached a ...

Riding dirt bikes is an experience like no other. The freedom of hitting the trail with horsepower on demand is a compelling idea, and manufacturers have been building and distributing machines for ...

Hodaka has one of the most interesting company stories of any motorcycle brand, coupled with a cult following that remains to this day.