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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Speed Read: A lush Laverda 1000 Jota custom and more
A burly custom Laverda 1000 Jota leads our selection this week, with a rare collection of vintage British and European bikes sitting…
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Kingston’s elegant new R18 celebrates BMW Motorrad’s centenary
Whenever Dirk Oehlerking builds another custom BMW boxer, it feels like his signature art deco style has reached its zenith. But then…
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First Look: The new $7,599 BMW CE 02 electric bike
We’re firm believers that electric drivetrains work best for smaller motorcycles that blur the lines between bikes and scooters. One look at…
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New and Noted: Techwear jackets from Aether, Icon, Rev’It! and more
Many motorcyclists want gear that doesn’t look like motorcycle gear—but that usually means buying something with a vintage vibe to it. What…
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