Fever pitch: A Kymco KTR 150 scrambler from Taiwan
In Taiwan, 150 cc motorcycles like the locally-produced Kymco KTR 150 sell like hotcakes. They’re nimble, utilitarian and economical, and small enough to…
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Greatest hits: The best of Walt Siegl Motorcycles
Walt Siegl’s work has graced the pages of Bike EXIF since the publication’s early days. Based in New Hampshire, USA, the Austrian-born…
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Cobalto: A custom Honda CB750 from sunny Portugal
There was a time when we couldn’t open our inbox without seeing another custom Honda CB750. Honda’s revered four-cylinder UJM was one…
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Le Mans sleeper: A Moto Guzzi V11 with a Tonti frame
Paul Führmann’s mission in life is to build custom motorcycles that “seamlessly blend artistry and engineering.” That’s not only a noble goal,…
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Speed Read: A Yamaha XS650 chopper from Jakarta and more
From Jakarta to Bavaria, great custom motorcycles know no borders. Our weekly round-up includes a Yamaha XS650 chopper, a custom BMW R80RT,…
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An S&S Cycle café racer that’s so nice, they built it twice
Thunderous American V-twins and sportbike handling don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying over the years. Andrew Marsden…
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The best motorcycles for absolute beginners in 2023
There are few better ways to get away from it all than on two wheels, but the prospect of getting started with…
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Six-cylinder symphony: A Benelli Sei café racer from Portugal
If you’ve never heard a six-cylinder motorcycle at full tilt, you’re missing out. It’s nothing short of a mechanical symphony—or, if you’re…
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Yellowjacket: A waspish Ducati GT1000 by Purpose Built Moto
The Ducati SportClassic range is universally adored, but some SportClassic models get more love than others. The limited edition, Öhlins-equipped Paul Smart…
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Copperhead: A brooding BMW R100R scrambler by Deus
As custom BMW boxers go, the BMW R100R doesn’t get nearly as much love as its older siblings—but it should. BMW released…
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