First Look: 2024 KTM Duke 390, 250 and 125 revealed
Renewing its commitment to big thrills in the small cc market, KTM has just announced its completely reworked single-cylinder Duke models for…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Covert operative: Droog Moto’s custom Volcon Brat e-bike
My gateway into motorcycling was a 50 cc moped that could barely manage 25 mph. But for the next generation, it’s more…
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Mobula: A custom BMW K75 by 72 HKG Performance
Muscular, with a little 80s style; that was the brief given to Spain’s 72 HKG Performance by the owners of this custom…
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Young Gun: A Honda CityFly scrambler built by a teenager
Moritz Bree is only 19 years old, but he’s already made a dent in the custom scene. He first blipped on our…
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Going solo: A crisp Yamaha SR500 street tracker from Poland
The Yamaha SR500 is enjoying a resurgence in popularity right now, but we’re not surprised. Few motorcycles can match the SR’s enduring…
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The 5 Coolest Motorcycles Not Available in the US
There are plenty of reasons why certain motorcycle manufacturers don’t give North Americans the full catalog, and none of those reasons are…
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Maverick: A Top Gun-inspired BMW R18 from Portugal
Designing a movie-themed motorcycle is risky business. They usually turn out gaudy and gimmicky, with little appeal beyond the mere novelty of…
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Muy Bueno: A Yamaha XV920 Virago street tracker from Virginia
An old Yamaha Virago doesn’t quite have the same appeal as an old Harley, but there was a time when the Virago…
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Citrus Twist: A custom BMW R nineT from Shanghai
The proliferation of bolt-on kits for bikes like the BMW R nineT has made it easier than ever for riders to individualize…
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Unlikely hero: A Honda CX500 adventure bike from Missouri
The best adventure bike is the one you already have. That’s the theory behind this rugged custom Honda CX500 from BJ English…
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Smoke Show: A svelte Yamaha SR500 flat tracker from Idaho
As soon as a particular motorcycle becomes popular among customizers, it becomes harder and harder to find clean examples of it. The…
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The 5 Most Thrilling Motorcycles of 2023 by Genre
Choosing the most thrilling motorcycles of 2023 by genre is certainly a matter of opinion, so, let’s stir this pot, shall we?…
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From the ground up: Foundry’s latest Kawasaki Z650 café racer
The problem with exceptionally tidy café racers is that they often belie the amount of work that’s gone into them. Just look…
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Red Angel: An extra lean Ducati Monster 620 from Prague
Sacrificing a little comfort for style is not unheard of in the custom scene. But what happens when your goal is to…
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Built to Shred: Best Street-Legal Dirt Bikes for 2024
Boasting track-caliber suspension, powerhouse thumper engines and just enough equipment for street legality, today’s 350 to 500 cc dual-sport motorcycles are truly…
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