1971
 
Kickass or badass—whatever you wanna call these tough biker ladies—here’s a selection of vintage photos of real-life motorcycle riding women.

Anke Eve Goldmann, 1958
 

Ann-Margret rode a classic Triumph T100
 

Bessie Stringfield
 

Some 70s Harley kickstarting action
 

 

Cafe Racer Girl, 1960s.
 

1949
 

 

San Francisco Womens Motorcycle Unit, 1940
 

Dispatch Riders
 

Beryl Swain, 1962
 

A woman on her BMW motorcycle, 1935
 

The Riverhill Riders Club, 1962
 

Repairing her motorbike, 1950
 

A reverend blesses the motorcycle of a woman who is learning to drive, 1938
 

1960s
 

Lipstick and leather