Three in one: A BMW R100R bobber with an adaptable tail
A design can be elevated by taking elements away rather than adding them. Sometimes it’s about what’s there, and sometimes it’s about…
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Speed Read, October 23, 2022
From a Cyberpunk-inspired Honda scooter, to a mind boggling Yamaha R1 café racer, we’ve got a little something for everyone this week.…
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Perilous Endeavor: A BMW R69 with half a car engine
Old BMW airheads have always been easy targets for customization. The motors are simple and easy to work on, the bodywork is…
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Baked to perfection: A Sportster-driven Harton café racer
Building the perfect custom bike is a lot like the science of baking. You’re combining ingredients in the correct ratios to produce…
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This one’s a keeper: Hombrese’s Honda XL500 flat tracker
If you fancy yourself a romantic, consider this: have you ever built a custom motorcycle for your significant other? Uwe Kostrewa has,…
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Ice Kool: A custom 1985 BMW K75 by Motocrew
It’s no longer uncommon to see old K-series BMWs go under the knife. But that doesn’t mean that every custom K is…
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Speed Read, October 16, 2022
It’s a week for boutique production bikes, as Arch Motorcycle launches the 1s and the new Norton Commando breaks cover. We’ve also…
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Evergreen: This Moto Guzzi V9 is a spin on the iconic V8
The Roman philosopher Seneca said that “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” If that’s true, then the story of this…
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Trellised Treat: Gas & Oil’s custom Ducati Monster S2R
The Ducati Monster might have been a parts bin special, but it was also a sales hit—and it’s easy to see why.…
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Unfazed: A Yamaha Fazer with vintage TZ500 style
Maarten Poodt is a creature of habit. Each winter he drags another Yamaha into his workshop, rebuilds it to his taste, and…
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