Busted Knuckles: Five knockout Royal Enfield twins
Royal Enfield are adamant that their Interceptor and Continental GT 650 models are ripe for customization. And so far, we’ve seen plenty…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Subtly brilliant: A flawless BMW R75/6 from 46Works
In the rarified world of artisan bike builders, Shiro Nakajima stands apart. His bikes are usually functional, and sometimes even practical: the…
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Adult Schwinn: A Stingray-inspired Yamaha XS650
We’ve had our eye on Sean Skinner at MotoRelic for a while now. The Virginia-based builder has a knack for creating tidy…
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Muscle R2 by Cohn Racers: The ultimate Sportster special
The market for modified Sportsters is crowded. Most builders of repute in the USA know their way around the venerable platform, and…
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Be Different: Gas&Retro’s BMW R80 street tracker
One hallmark of a good custom builder, is the ability to put a fresh spin on a motorcycle that’s been customized a…
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Plan B: STG Tracker’s cheeky Suzuki GN250 bobber
The Buenos Aires-based custom shop STG Tracker has a very specific style. The clue’s in their name—builders Marcelo Obarrio and Germán Karp…
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Low, loud, and black: Motocrew’s 1979 XS650 custom
When we think of Motocrew, we think of sleek, muscular customs with a very modern edge. But sometimes it’s good to try…
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Streamlined: A French designer reimagines the Sportster
There are a million ways to customize a Harley-Davidson Sportster, so it’s tempting to look to those that have gone before for…
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Formosa: A Moto Guzzi Mille GT cafe racer by Rusty Wrench
The custom scene has evolved in myriad ways since we first launched Bike EXIF, but we’re still suckers for motorcycles that play…
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Low Rider, high praise: The Mooneyes ‘Best of Show’ Dyna
The most prestigious custom event in Japan is the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, better known as Mooneyes. If you pick up…
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The Survivor: A Harley Sportster hardtail by MB Cycles
You know you’ve been building custom motorcycles for a long time, when a bike you built two decades ago makes its way…
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Walt Siegl’s 1952 Panhead: a Modern Antique
A client in France left the door wide open for Walt Siegl when he asked the New Hampshire-based craftsman to build him…
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Creative differences: HB-Custom’s Suzuki Katana 750
It’s not unusual for creative types to butt heads with their clients over design decisions. That includes custom motorcycle builders too—which is…
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Made like a gun, goes like a bullet: The BAAK GT Racer
There’s a lot to like about the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The styling is ace, it’s a doddle to ride, and running…
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Black Swan: Workhorse’s 90s-inspired Indian FTR 1200
Workhorse Speed Shop wowed us two weeks ago, with a retro AMA superbike-inspired Indian FTR 1200 specced to the hilt. But that…
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