Black belt: Is this the ultimate parts-built BMW R nineT?
Would you believe that the BMW R nineT has already been on the market for a staggering nine years? In that time,…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Urban Drifter 2.0: A sparky custom Kymco KTR 150 from Taiwan
Using a commuter bike as a platform for customization is hardly a new idea. But we’re still impressed whenever a custom builder…
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Plug and play: A radikal BMW R18 custom kit with paint to match
It’s been three years since the BMW R18 hit the scene, and the massive boxer cruiser still hasn’t quite found its feet.…
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Retro ‘Crosser: A Modern Husqvarna Cross tribute from Slovenia
It’s impossible to talk about vintage off-road motorcycles without mentioning the legendary Husqvarna Cross. Released in the 1960s, it was one of…
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Level Up: Another futuristic BMW R nineT by Vagabund
There are more ways to customize a motorcycle these days than ever before. You can take the traditional route and hammer your…
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Weekender: A Yamaha XS650 scrambler seven years in the making
Many of the top dollar customs that grace these pages are built for one reason; to impress. But we’re just as enamored…
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Canyon carver: A BMW boxer restomod built for California’s twisties
Robert Sabel’s name is synonymous with ultra-clean BMW boxer restomods. His projects turn out so tidy, that it’s almost ironic that his…
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The PiperMoto J Series is a KTM powered 120 mph super scooter
Flicking through photos of the recent Bike Shed custom motorcycle show, one bike in particular caught our eye; the PiperMoto J Series.…
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This custom BMW R75/5 dominated the Handbuilt Show
It takes a lot of faith to hand your custom motorcycle project over to someone else—and then give them free rein over…
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The New Black: A Ducati Monster 821 by Rough Crafts
At this point in his career, Rough Crafts designer Winston Yeh is almost cheating. He has such an extensive catalog of top-tier…
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Kawazuki: A Kawasaki Z1000 with a Bandit engine
David Anderson is the raddest custom motorcycle builder that you’ve never heard of. He has zero online presence, and the only two…
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Genuine Article: Peter Fonda’s Panhead from The Wild Angels
Warning: Pot-stirring chopper inbound, avert your eyes now. If I asked you to name a chopper film, 99% of those polled would…
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Analog Dreams: A Moto Guzzi Le Mans café racer from Austria
Despite their growing rarity and cost, the allure of owning, wrenching and riding a vintage machine is strong. Older bikes have a…
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Desert Raider: A Yamaha Ténéré 700 with retro Dakar style
Modern adventure bikes like the Yamaha Ténéré 700 seldom get customized. It’s partly because they’re purpose-built machines, designed to go anywhere—and any…
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Missile: An elegant Triumph Thruxton 1200 by Tamarit
Tamarit Motorcycles has enough plug-and-play parts in their catalog to turn any Triumph modern classic into a passable café racer. But the…
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