Custom Motorcycles Archives

Shakedown 1979: Hookie’s super-practical BMW R100

The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit…

We’re going from the sublime to the ridiculous this week, kicking off with a stunning Triton from Italy. We’ve also got a…

For riders of a sporting persuasion, the first-generation Street Triple is close to the ideal motorcycle. It’s light and handles beautifully, and…

In the hands of an experienced or brave rider, this custom KTM 950 is probably one of the fastest A-to-B motorcycles we’ve…

As the dedicated custom arm of a premium BMW motorcycle dealer in Switzerland, VTR Customs is used to working on high-end Bavarian…

You may not know the name Cam Elkins, but there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work. He’s the man behind…

Every time I consider getting myself a super-sensible daily runner, the Kawasaki ER-6n pops up on my radar. It’s cheap, makes decent…

We love sidecars, but they’re usually sedate rather than sporty. And a classic café racer with a chair? That’s even more rare.…

This week’s all about Yamaha, with a veritable squadron of cool customs from every genre—including a new SR500 from Shinya Kimura. There’s…

For power junkies, the Honda CB1000R is one of the best roadsters on the market today. The build quality is superlative, the…

The 21st century motorcycle is a complex beast, crammed with electronics and trick engineering in the name of one-upmanship and regulatory approval.…

Where is the line between meticulous and just plain nuts? Because we’re sure Albert ‘Ash’ Aeschlimann crossed it at some point during…

In the world of vintage desert sleds, the Rickman Triumph Métisse reigns supreme. It was a pretty legit scrambler in its day,…

The concept of the patron is well established in the world of art. Charles Saatchi is almost a household name in the…

Blacktrack Motors have got cafe racer design down to a fine art. Their first build was one of the sharpest Honda CX500…