Enter Sandman: Robbie Palmer’s 1954 Triumph chopper
When we hear the term ‘sand cast,’ we think of very early Honda CB750s and their famous sandpaper-rough engine cases. But it’s…
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Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
The Wal: Shinya Kimura customizes the BMW R18
Shinya Kimura is one of the most enigmatic custom motorcycle builders working today. His bikes have zero respect for conventional styles, prevailing…
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100ci of madness: The S&S Death Tracker Sportster
There are literally dozens of companies making tuning parts for Harley-Davidson engines. But not many have the experience of S&S Cycle, the…
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Blue Ghost: A Yamaha R1 inspired by Pac-Man
We’re always curious about where custom motorcycle builders find their inspiration. But the creator of this aggressive Yamaha R1 cites an unlikely…
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Enduring style: the WYLD ‘Vintage Tracker’
There’s something strangely appealing about board tracker motorcycles. To modern eyes, cars from a hundred years ago usually look odd and ungainly—but…
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Ride Red: A 90s Honda XR600R with retro chops
There’s a 295-pound Honda XR600R hanging on the wall at Dirtshop Thailand, in Bangkok. Made in 1990, it’s the actual motorcycle that…
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A supercharged BMW R100 built by an F1 designer
Ben Norton builds custom motorcycles under the moniker 10 ’til 12, because those are the nighttime hours he dedicates to his hobby.…
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Ikigai: A rowdy Triumph Thruxton RS from Tamarit
Modern classics are all about style, but the Triumph Thruxton RS boasts a healthy measure of sportiness too. Its parallel twin engine…
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Not so mellow yellow: A Triumph Scrambler from FCR
Most successful custom builders are based in big cities. They need the client base, the close network of suppliers, and the buzz…
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Yellow Arrow: Gas&Retro finesses the Vitpilen 701
If you want a fast and agile bike for blasting around tight city streets or swooping country roads, you can’t go wrong…
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Ithaca: A Buell Ulysses street tracker from Milan
Erik Buell sure has designed some interesting motorcycles during his career, and the Buell Ulysses XB12X is right up there. The quirky…
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The right kind of hybrid: A genre-bending Triumph Bobber
There’s an increasing trend of genre-hopping happening in the custom scene at the moment. Ten years ago, you’d occasionally see Sportsters turned…
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Daily dose: A Honda Twister street tracker with HRC vibes
If you’re looking for an easygoing and dependable commuter, the Honda CBX250 Twister is a solid option. Known as the CBF250 in…
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Ukrainian Muscle: A supercharged Harley V-Rod from Kyiv
Few Harley-Davidson models can boast the same cult following as the V-Rod. With a Porsche-designed motor and muscle bike styling, it was…
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Red Hot Debut: Honda CBF600 by Custommade C.A.
It’s always a pleasure to stumble across a new custom workshop, especially when their work is top-notch. And if the donor bike…
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