Mind-blowing: CT Newman’s turbocharged Harley chopper
Four years ago, Christian Newman turned up at the Born Free show with a Knucklehead chopper, and left with the People’s Choice…
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Thierry Sabine tribute: A Dommie from the Czech Republic
The NX650 Dominator is a staple of the European dual sport scene, even though production stopped 18 years ago. Like the Suzuki…
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Thumper Twins: The Crooked x Heimplanet Suzuki DR650s
From where I’m writing, in rural New Zealand, the Suzuki DR650 is a common sight. The bulletproof thumper has been one of…
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Omaggio: Deus Japan’s 100th anniversary Moto Guzzi V50
When a major OEM releases an anniversary edition motorcycle, it’s typically an existing model with a new livery and a numbered plaque.…
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Introducing dB25: A limited series of Ducatis from deBolex
We’ve always had a thing for the machines that roll out of the deBolex Engineering workshop: they’re sleek, fast and exceptionally well…
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Assembly Required: Rough Crafts’ Yamaha XSR900
Some custom builders work to a strict formula, while others have a signature that shines through in the details, regardless of the…
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Kompressor Kultur: Uwe Ehinger’s flathead dirt tracker
Uwe Ehinger describes himself as a ‘motorcycle archaeologist,’ and the description is apt. He knows where to find the most obscure parts,…
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Shock Tactics: Moto Adonis’ aggressive H-D LiveWire
As the electric motorcycle market continues to grow, so does the custom electric scene. But it’s forcing builders to change tack. Electric…
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Fired Up: A wild Honda CBR1000RR from France
Retro-futuristic styling and walloping performance is a mouth-watering match, and this tasty Fireblade from France is gourmet fare. It comes from Atelier…
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Dust Devil: Hello Engine’s Triumph TR6 desert sled
Hayden Roberts once quipped that when he moved from England to California in the early 2000s, it was “about 40 years too…
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Hill Climber: Ant Partridge’s Reality TV Ducati Scrambler
Not all custom motorcycles built for reality TV are bad. Anthony Partridge is the bike guy on Discovery Channel’s Goblin Works Garage…
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Spirit of 69: dB Customs’ Suzuki XR69 race replica
The Suzuki XR69 holds a special place in classic superbike lore. That puts it well inside the wheelhouse of Canadian builder Darren…
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Think Big: A beastly CBX1000 from Purpose Built Moto
There’s never a quiet moment for Tom Gilroy and the team at Purpose Built Moto in Queensland, Australia. Tom started his career…
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Tasty Ténéré: Deus Italia customizes the Yamaha T7
By all accounts, the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 is a smash hit. Its 689 cc parallel twin motor is a total peach,…
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Monkey Bomber: A pocket-sized bobber by K-Speed
K-Speed are well versed in the art of customizing pint-sized Hondas. We’ve seen them turn a Monkey into a cafe racer, and…
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