All Blue: An SP1000 to celebrate Moto Guzzi’s centenary
There aren’t many motorcycle manufacturers that have been around for a hundred years. Especially if you ignore brand revivals, or buy-outs from…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
Chimera: A wild Ducati from Balamutti’s mad scientist
Most customs are driven by aesthetics. A handful are defined by engineering, and this very strange Ducati from St. Petersburg is one…
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The ‘Go Fast’: A bored-out Honda CB550 by Federal Moto
Building your own custom motorcycle is an incredibly rewarding experience… until it isn’t anymore. The owner of this 1976 Honda CB550F can…
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Vagabund 350 Safari: The Ultimate KTM kit
In Britain Marmite, the yeast extract spread, is hugely popular. But although millions of jars are sold every year, it’s a very…
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Rags to Riches: A custom Honda CX500 street tracker
There’s nothing pretty about the Honda CX500, but it does have its charms. Case in point: the owner of this CX500 picked…
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Hit Machine: A Honda XR650R from Mule Motorcycles
Repeat custom is the lifeblood of most businesses, including bike builders. Ten years ago, Matt Helders bought a very sharp Triumph T100…
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Glory Days: Paying tribute to BMW’s ISDT enduro racers
Everyone knows the story of the BMW R80 G/S. It’s the bike that ignited the dual sport market, and created ripples that…
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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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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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