As seen on TV: An S&S-powered panhead by MB Cycles
There’s not much reality in reality TV these days. But there are still shows out there that are more interested in their…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
High-flyer: An aircraft-style BMW R18 by VTR Customs
As the custom arm of an official BMW motorcycle dealership, VTR Customs is well-versed in the art of modifying BMWs. But that…
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Big Dreams: A custom Yamaha TW200 from Taiwan
What motorcycle did you dream of owning when you were young? For Mike Chen, it was the mighty Yamaha TW200—and who could…
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Meet Chiller: An electric BMX with Raleigh Chopper styling
If you think that electric bikes aren’t ‘real’ motorcycles, avert your eyes now. But if you love vintage BMX bikes, and believe…
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Helios: A lucent Triumph Thruxton café racer from Tamarit
The air-cooled Triumph Thruxton remains a solid base for a custom motorcycle. Thanks to the enormous numbers they sold in—and the internet—parts…
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Cream of the crop: A Ducati 749 café racer from Estonia
Just like any historic marque, Ducati has had its fair share of divisive motorcycle designs. The Ducati 749 and 999 spring to…
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Roots Revival: A custom R nineT Urban G/S from Spain
The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a tough pill to swallow. From a styling standpoint, we totally get it; the original…
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Exclusive: CW Zon’s Mooneyes-winning Harley shovelhead
Yuichi Yoshizawa is a rare custom builder that can conquer multiple styles, while still giving each build an organic and immediately recognizable…
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Lucky Explorer: A Cagiva Elefant with a Ducati 1098 engine
Remember the Cagiva Elefant? The legendary Dakar-winning dual-sport was built while Cagiva owned Ducati, and was powered by the latter’s widely used…
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Dream Big: A BMW R18 café racer by XTR Pepo and 911 MX
Here’s a custom motorcycle matchup we never expected: the wily custom bike builder, XTR Pepo, and the monstrous BMW R18. But the…
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Request Line: A Bottpower Buell XB12 built to spec
Riding a motorcycle is about more than just getting from A to B—it’s an experience. Someone who truly understands this sentiment is…
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Million Dollar Harley: This Strap Tank Set a Record for Mecum
WE LOVE CAFÉ racers, we love bobbers, and we love a killer scrambler. But we also love great classics, and sometimes they…
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Foray: A Ducati-powered custom with upcycled Bimota parts
No one upcycles quite like Roland Groteclaes. Based in Belgium, he’s a multi-talented creative that splits his time between illustration, design, painting…
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Firecracker: Steady Garage’s custom Honda Grom 125
On paper, a 10 hp motorcycle with a seat height of 30 inches doesn’t sound particularly exciting. And yet the Honda Grom…
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The K: A sharp BMW K75 café racer built for a sushi chef
BMW’s K-series is legendary, but its legend was not made on racetracks or crossing deserts. No, the large block-shaped engines, lovingly known…
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