Power Trip: XTR Pepo tackles the Harley Sportster
There aren’t many builders with a strike rate like Pepo Rosell. Since the early days of his Radical Ducati shop, he’s been…
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Genius At Work: A sharp Honda GL400 from Wedge
It takes true talent to turn a Honda CX500 into something pretty. And Takashi Nihira of Wedge Motorcycle sure is talented: remember…
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(Some) Assembly Required: BAAK’s easy-build BMW R nineT
There are a handful of modern motorcycles that really lend themselves to customization. And if you pick the right one, you might…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 18 February, 2018
A millimeter-perfect W650 from Wreckless, a barnstorming Kawasaki Zephyr from Australia, a Triumph Thruxton with the Barbour touch, and a killer Ducati…
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Dakar Redux: Iron Cobras’ 2017 Yamaha WR450F
If you’re a fan of blasting big trail bikes down forest roads, the Yamaha WR450F is probably on your shopping list. And…
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Should Royal Enfield Build a Classic 500 Bobber?
With the success of Triumph’s Bonneville Bobber, it’s a wonder more manufacturers aren’t pushing out factory bobbers. But the Royal Enfield Classic…
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This Board Tracker is Powered by A Lawnmower Engine
Harley-Davidson isn’t the only manufacturer with roots in Milwaukee. Briggs & Stratton—known for their lawnmower motors—were founded in the Midwestern city too,…
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The Archduke: Analog builds the ultimate KTM Super Duke
You’d be surprised at how many custom motorcycle builders ride ‘regular’ bikes day-to-day. Tony Prust over at Analog Motorcycles has an affinity…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 11 February, 2018
Classic cafe elegance from England’s Sinroja, a cute Moto Guzzi mini bike from Spain, a slinky sprintbike from Belgium, and an electric…
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Ice cool: A go-anywhere BMW Urban G/S from Sweden
There are five BMW R nineT models you can buy today, and the Urban G/S is my favorite. It’s a clever hat-tip…
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Autobahn Streak: A cafe racer BMW R nineT
Judging public opinion is a fickle business. So when a builder hits on a concept that works, it’s tempting to get comfortable…
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The Mongrel: A ‘Rickman’ Triumph T120 cafe racer
When Triumph pulled the wraps off the ‘new’ Bonneville back in 2016, they flew several journalists to London to attend the official…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 4 February, 2018
Off-the-wall customs from K-Speed, Titan Motorcycles and Masaharu. Plus a classy Moto Morini Corsaro from Mr Martini, and a BMW K100 all the…
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Outsider: Hardening up the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
If there’s a spiritual heir to the go-anywhere machines of the 1960s, it’s the Scrambler Ducati Desert Sled. Unlike most modern-day scramblers,…
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Knuckle WhackJob Gives The KLX250 A Vintage Enduro Vibe
The little bikes are taking over. More and more manufacturers are adding small dual-sport bikes to their ranks. And riders are enjoying…
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