Strip it back to the bare essentials, and make it lighter, faster and cooler. It’s a recipe for success that dates back nearly as far as the motorcycle itself, and it’s no surprise that bobber motorcycles are one of the longest-standing forms of custom bikes. Accepted theories date the inception of the bobber back as…
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VTR Customs leads the charge this week, with an aggressive take on the gigantic BMW R18. We also look at a couple of kits for the retro-fantastic Yamaha XSR900 GP, the special edition Triumph Trident Triple Tribute, and a spunky Kawasaki ZXR400 SP that’s currently on auction.
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Two very different BMW boxers set things off this week; a BMW R nineT café racer from New York, and a BMW R1200R inspired by the Yamaha Banshee ATV. We also look at a crazy Yamaha SR400 from Japan and the new Tarform Vera electric motorcycle.
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The Swiss maestros at VTR Customs deliver the first custom BMW R1300GS that we’ve seen, while Radical Speedshop builds a bespoke Moto Guzzi café racer like no other. We also look at a tidy Yamaha XT500 restomod and a stunning 1949 Triumph Speed Twin bobber.
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The Bonhams February sale is about to wrap up, so we’re taking a break from our regular scheduled programming to pick our…
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Many feel that BMW boxer customization has become a tedious paint-by-numbers affair. It’s a fair argument—after all, most BMW R-series customs follow…
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With futuristic looks, bold colors, and more plastic than a Tupperware party, the BMW K1 was nothing if not memorable. Released in…
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One of the enduring charms of old BMW motorcycles is that they are virtually unkillable. Even if, against all odds, you do…
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An army of motorcycles has descended on Las Vegas, certainly, the most impressive array of bikes we’ve laid eyes on in a…
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Marcus Walz made his bones building extreme choppers in the 90s. But as the new wave café racer scene blossomed, the founder…
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Dirk Oehlerking’s name has become synonymous with cosmic art deco machines that wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery. But…
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Running a custom motorcycle workshop isn’t an easy racket, so we applaud anyone who can pull it off. Germany’s Crooked Motorcycles clearly…
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