Speed Read, April 17, 2022
Harley-Davidson expands their new Sportster line with the 975cc Nightster. Plus we profile a BMW R18 from Canada, a Ducati SportClassic from…
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All Blue: An SP1000 to celebrate Moto Guzzi’s centenary
There aren’t many motorcycle manufacturers that have been around for a hundred years. Especially if you ignore brand revivals, or buy-outs from…
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Silver Ant: Hookie Co.’s Cake Ösa electric drag racer
Cake’s electrical motorcycles look exactly like you’d expect high-end products from Swedish designers to look: slick, utilitarian and minimalist. So who better…
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Chimera: A wild Ducati from Balamutti’s mad scientist
Most customs are driven by aesthetics. A handful are defined by engineering, and this very strange Ducati from St. Petersburg is one…
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The ‘Go Fast’: A bored-out Honda CB550 by Federal Moto
Building your own custom motorcycle is an incredibly rewarding experience… until it isn’t anymore. The owner of this 1976 Honda CB550F can…
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Speed Read, April 10, 2022
There’s a lot to drool over this week. How about a classic ‘streamliner’ sidecar rig based on a modern Triumph? Or a…
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Behind the scenes: Designing the Batman motorcycle
There’s a sense of self-sufficiency that’s deeply ingrained in the Batman mythos. Bruce Wayne has no superpowers—just his intellect, combat skills and…
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Vagabund 350 Safari: The Ultimate KTM kit
In Britain Marmite, the yeast extract spread, is hugely popular. But although millions of jars are sold every year, it’s a very…
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Rags to Riches: A custom Honda CX500 street tracker
There’s nothing pretty about the Honda CX500, but it does have its charms. Case in point: the owner of this CX500 picked…
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Hit Machine: A Honda XR650R from Mule Motorcycles
Repeat custom is the lifeblood of most businesses, including bike builders. Ten years ago, Matt Helders bought a very sharp Triumph T100…
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