Aerodinamica: Kaffeemaschine’s minimalist Moto Guzzi café racer series
Our good friend and accomplished motorcycle designer, Ola Stenegärd, has a favorite saying; “It’s very simple to keep it complicated, but very…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Everything Irie: A reggae-inspired custom Triumph Street Twin
They say that if you customize your motorcycle, you’re married to it. We’re going to go out on a limb and say…
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Working-Class Hero: Our everyman Honda CB550 Tracker Build, Pt. 1
Like most things in life, building a custom motorcycle is certainly a process. It starts with a vision, and (hopefully) ends with…
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Sportster Attack: A rigid Evo Sporty from Indonesia
Earlier this week, we waxed lyrical about the enduring appeal of the Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster while profiling David Zemla’s brat style-inspired XLH…
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Futureproof classic: An electric motorcycle conversion for boxers
Dropping an electric drivetrain into a classic motorcycle is hardly a new concept, but it’s still an endeavor largely reserved for outliers.…
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Sportsters Forever: David Zemla’s custom Harley XLH 883
Harley-Davidson has discontinued the Evolution Sportster, but it’s going to be a very long time before the venerable V-twin fades into the…
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Parallel x2: Thoughts From the Saddle of a 1951 Ariel Square Four
‘Now that it’s out and running, be sure you run it,’ the 1951 Ariel’s owner said with a wink before sending me…
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Roland Sands’ unapologetic Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 chopper
Despite its middle-of-the-road looks, there’s a lot to love about the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. Royal Enfield’s lively 648 cc parallel-twin…
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For Hooligans Only: Max Hazan’s KTM 1190 Adventure R supermoto
Most of the custom motorcycles that Max Hazan creates are eccentric masterpieces; elegant rolling sculptures with their mechanical intricacies on full display.…
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Special Order: A hopped-up Rau Honda CB900F café racer
Upgrading your suspension and brakes is a hassle-free way to eke more handling performance out of your motorcycle. But if you have…
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EXIF Picks: Classic Iron from Bonhams’ 2023 Autumn Stafford Sale
We say it time and time again, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more impressive assortment of rare motorcycles and parts…
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This Upcycled BMW R80 bobber is a real-life Tonka toy
If the thought of Firestone tires on a custom motorcycle makes your blood boil, avert your eyes now. Johnny Nguyen hasn’t just…
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Bush-built: A Honda NX650 Dominator adventure build from Australia
Adventure riders know that the more your motorcycle falls over, the less you worry about your motorcycle falling over. It’s an essential…
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Prizefighter: A custom Ducati Monster 600 built for a Turkish actor
The Ducati Monster is widely credited with saving the Italian marque in the 90s. Part of its success lies in its minimalist…
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Make some noize for the Kawasaki H1 that didn’t race at Glemseck
The Glemseck 101 is the European event for anyone who loves fast, impractical, and highly imaginative machines. Those who partake in it…
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