classic motorcycle forum

For some reason i have a bug to get a really old vintage motorcycle. ive never had a motorbike before but i just have this want to get one to cruise around the country roads in the summer months. The thing is i really don't know what im looking for. All i have is pictures of bikes that i love the look of from browsing the websites. I'm looking for advice on the type of bikes i like, the manufacturers and what sort of money im looking at to get a bike like the ones im going to picture bellow.

Also, i know how there are types of cars, say a coupe or a saloon etc. i was wondering if the same could be said of bikes. specifically the ones i shall post.

http://files.myopera.com/musickna/albums/253394/BMW%20motorcycle.jpg

http://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/static.panoramio.com/photos/original/20186588.jpg

http://www.indianmotorbikes.com/restos/t-rex/blackbird/blackbird.jpg

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ok i know that some of these bikes are german and american but its purely the style of bike that im looking for. i really like the 3rd bike but i have a feeling its not a classic bike but a remake of one.

any info or advice on getting into vintage bikes such as these would be greatly appreciated.