We are here to simply maintain and augment the collection and share with the motorcycling community.”Ī Moto Guzzi 850 T in the Billy Joel collection. 20th Century Cycles does not sell or maintain bikes outside of the collection. The perfect shop was found where we could do all of the things mentioned plus share the collection with the public. As the collection grew, it became apparent that in order to properly build, store and service the 75+ bikes in the collection, a large, more accommodating facility was needed. The shop, as it stands today, was born out of necessity: the need for space. Since, in his opinion, he believes that vintage motorcycles look better and since he is also aware that modern motorcycles tend to work better, all of the bikes in the collection have been transformed in one way or another into ridable, practical machines with a nod toward the past. Owls Head Transportation Museum Motorcycles.

The website reads: “20th Century Cycles is the culmination of Billy Joel’s love of motorcycles and his passion for motorcycle design. Billy Joels private motorcycle collection 101 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 20th Century Cycles Contact Info. The vintage beauties in the collection can also be admired in the photo gallery on the website, catalogued as: Bobbers Cafe Racers Cruiser Side Cars Stock.Ī Moto Guzzi café racer in the Billy Joel collection. BILLY JOEL’S EXTRAORDINARY MOTORBIKE COLLECTION.įor a number of years, Billy Joel has been creating his very own two-wheeler “heaven”: this is “20th Century Cycles”, at 101 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay (Long Island, New York), a meeting point for bikers, with a display of his huge collection of bikes, a workshop for the restoration and creative personalisation of his classic motorcycles, many of which are Moto Guzzi models.

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