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Some stories are bound to upset at least some people, and this may be one of them. Whether it’s a Harley or Honda or Indian, there’s an intense passion and following that prompts those with the means to fork over $1 million-plus for a particularly coveted vintage motorcycle, although it’s also possible to pick one up for as little as $100.

It’s important to remember that a vintage motorcycle is not necessarily collectible — it can also mean that it’s just old. Read on to find out the most popular vintage motorcycle brands out there today.

• Honda: Because so many people got their start riding a Honda, there remains significant affection toward some of the brand’s vintage models, including the Honda CB350 and the Honda CB750.
• Norton: Although less well known amongst the general public, the 1953 Norton Manx is high on the list of many collectors because it was a bike that was technically advanced for its time and built to go fast.
• Brough Superior: These bikes earned their nickname as “The Rolls Royce of Motorcycles,” which referred not just to their high price tag, but also to the fact that Brough used only the very best materials in assembling his bikes.

Full list at HowStuffWorks.com.

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