Work of fiction: A custom-built TriBSA with an origin story
It’s not uncommon for a custom build to have a few stories behind it. Sometimes a donor bike has a unique history,…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Evo ain’t dead: A Harley Sportster chopper from China
It’s barely been a month since Harley-Davidson announced they were ending the Evolution-powered Sportster line, but great custom examples continue to roll…
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El Boxeador: A cheeky BMW R18 chopper from Canada
Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the BMW R18 has become a regular fixture on the custom scene. Numerous workshops have customized the…
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Made in Taiwan: Twentytwo’s Yamaha SR150 café racer
Made in Taiwan and only sold locally, the Yamaha SR150 was a hit among commuters and delivery riders. But it was a…
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Functional design: Moto Borgotaro’s Ducati 900 GTS
Few shops know Italian classics quite as well as Brooklyn’s Moto Borgotaro. Owner Peter Boggia has been wrenching on Italian machinery for…
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Loco velo: A totally bonkers sprint motorcycle concept
What do a Kawasaki KZ250 engine, a car’s spare wheel and a bicycle seat have in common? You’ll find them all on…
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Game On: Rough Crafts builds a gaming-inspired Street Bob
The Harley-Davidson Street Bob is one of the most stripped-down big cruisers that The Motor Co. sells. With trimmed bodywork, little to…
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K is for Kit: A BMW K100 café racer from Munich’s finest
From the minute it hit the custom scene, the BMW K100 has been an underdog. With a brick-like motor, overly angled bodywork…
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Lo-fi boxer: A carbureted BMW R18 from Kingston Custom
We live in a world where you can stream entire discographies of music straight to your phone, yet vinyl sales are booming.…
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City surfer: A Honda CB250 covered in street art
The results are always special when a professional custom builder sets out to create a bike for themselves. With no client brief…
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Lean and Green: A slick Suzuki GS500 from Slovakia
Earth Motorcycles only popped up on our radar within the last two years, but the Slovakian shop has already made their presence…
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Hot Pursuit: A replica of the Mad Max Kawasaki KZ1000
The thought of a Mad Max-inspired motorcycle typically conjures up a very distinct image. But not every vehicle in George Miller’s dystopian…
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Roughchild’s BMW R75/5 is a love letter to the airhead
Calling Robert Sabel a purist would be missing the point. His Los Angeles-based shop, Roughchild Motorcycles, works exclusively on BMWs, without ever…
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Twinshock Twins: Two Yamaha flat trackers built to race
Alex Winkler wears many hats. By day he’s an industrial mechanic—but by night, he puts those skills to work in his home…
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Neon ADV: North East Custom’s Honda NX650 Dominator
If you’re looking for an adventure bike to customize, the Honda NX650 Dominator makes for a compelling argument. It will go anywhere,…
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