Speed Read, July 10, 2022
Fancy a picnic? Vespa has you covered. And in other news, an Indian Chief bobber that debuted at Wheels & Waves, a…
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The Art of Machine: Bike EXIF alumni at the 2022 Malle Mile
Malle London describes their annual Malle Mile event as “a non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of the motorcycle culture.”…
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The Sand Flea: Sideburn’s Suzuki VanVan 125 beach bike
Growing up in the 1970s, my Fab Four were never John, Paul, George and Ringo. They were Snorky, Fleegle, Droopy and Bingo—The…
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Plus One: ShifCustom’s three wheeled BMW R18
Three-wheeled motorcycles get a bad rap, but we can think of a few good uses for them. They’re especially useful for riders…
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Vinduro: A retro take on the KTM 500 EXC Six Days
Named after the famed International Six Days Enduro, the KTM 500 EXC Six Days is one of the best enduro race bikes…
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Speed Read, July 3, 2022
This week we’ve got Ducatis old and new: a German-built custom 848, plus the latest factory race bike—the electric V21L. We also…
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Dolce far niente: A Yamaha XT 600 scrambler by Freeride
The sheer diversity of Freeride Motos Racing’s stable makes it difficult to lump them into one silo. You’re just as likely to…
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Bahnstormer: Workhorse Speed Shop’s custom BMW R18
It’s no secret that we have mixed feelings about the BMW R18. But there’s one thing we’re sure of: in the right…
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Blackbird: Plan B’s stealthy take on the Zero FX
Dirt bikes can make surprisingly good road customs, mostly due to their light weight and the easy tune-ability of most offroad powertrains.…
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Green Machine: Deep Creek’s custom Ducati ST4
For most pro custom bike builders, working to a brief is the norm. So any opportunity to take on a carte blanche…
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