Cafe racer, bobber and scrambler motorcycles

1967 Ducati SCD 350

The launch of the new Ducati Streetfighter 848 reminded me of the extraordinary longevity of the L-twin motor layout. It’s been an…

It’s usually Yamaha’s XS650 that gets the custom treatment, so it’s nice to see a smaller capacity XS get a workover. This…

There’s nothing radical or flashy about this early 70s BSA, but it has a low-key charm that I find very compelling. The…

It’s always good to see a new custom shop on the scene. And it’s even better when the first bike is a…

We don’t get to see many custom motorcycles from Germany. Modified BMWs are becoming more common, especially R-series scramblers or café bikes.…

Every few months I receive word of a new bike from the New Hampshire workshop of Walt Siegl. And it’s always a…

Zero Engineering has one of the best pedigrees in the chopper motorcycle business. So the launch of a new model is a…

Most custom motorcycles have an interesting story behind them, but the tale behind this 1972 Honda CB350 is more interesting than most.…

I’ve always thought that the Ducati 900 SS deserved more praise. It was a fast sports tourer with good handling—but it was…

When I think of a custom Heritage Softail, I think of a bike that has lost its way. You know the type:…