Young Gun, Old Metal: Reviving Dave Hansen’s flat tracker
Younger builders often get criticized for trying out different ways of customizing bikes—whether it’s pushing the design envelope or making unconventional tire…
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BMW ‘Alpha’ by Mark Atkinson and Mehmet Doruk Erdem
Photos: Jun Song / Film: Max Daines It’s one of the most unlikely alliances we’ve ever seen: An old school machinist and…
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Thor’s Hammer: Harley-Davidson Street 750 flat tracker
The Harley faithful really got their knickers in a twist after the launch of the Street. Built for the US market in…
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Gird Yourself: El Solitario’s street legal Zaeta tracker
Batten down the hatches and don your flak jacket: The purveyors of the world’s most hated motorcycles are back. This time, the…
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The Yamando: A vintage Yamaha racer with a Norton frame
Brad Monk is a racer. Sure, he has a day job, but come Sunday, he’s a racer—and this is his race bike.…
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Yes, you can turn the Victory Octane into a flat tracker
There’s a lot of truth in the phrase “You make your own luck.” And that’s the subtext of the story behind this…
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Pretty, fast: This stunning BMW from 46Works wins races
On the surface, building a custom and building a race bike are pretty similar endeavors. And there are quite a few builders…
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Giant Killer: The Harris-frame Suzuki that ruled Glemseck
We’re the first to admit that many of the bikes we show are not particularly practical. But this is probably the most…
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Woodface: George Woodman’s Honda SS50 custom moped
Punk’s Peak is a highlight of the growing Wheels & Waves festival in France. It’s a hill climb that happens on the…
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Steampunk’d: Urban Motor’s Jawa Sprint Motorcycle
Glemseck 101 is just around the corner. Set in southern German town of Leonberg, it’s a two-wheeled celebration of gasoline and good…
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1980s Overload! The Moretti vintage race bike
You’ve probably noticed the new breed of moto gear store springing up around the world. The products are curated, rather than piled…
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Muy rapido! A Buell XB racer from Bottpower
Modern race bikes aren’t usually on our watch list. But when we came across this scorcher, we just had to share. The…
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A Magnificent V7: 46Works’ Moto Guzzi custom
We’ve been fans of Shiro Nakajima’s work since Bike EXIF kicked off eight years ago. From classic restorations to full-on race bikes,…
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Big In Japan: A Mighty XL500 from Deus Tokyo
The Honda XL500 has achieved near-legendary status. Its front wheel is a ridiculous 23 inches, and it’s far too heavy for serious…
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Life’s A Drag: The Sultans Of Sprint at Wheels & Waves
The top European builders may be deadly serious about their craft, but they also have a sense of humor. Right now, 18…
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