Speed Read, 20 June 2021
Our weekly search has uncovered a Suzuki GSX 1200 dressed as a Honda, a Triumph Speed Triple cafe racer from France, and…
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Above the law: A street legal Yamaha salt flat racer
This brutal-looking Yamaha RD350 is nearly fifty years old, but when the lights turn green, not much will be able to keep…
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Earthly Delight: A minimalist Honda NX650 from Slovakia
There was a time when the Honda NX650 Dominator was an uncommon, yet surprisingly sensible, donor for a custom project. But Dominators…
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Civilian cool: A CBX750 police bike from FNG Works
When this sleek Honda popped up on our email, it stopped us in our tracks. And then we got an extra surprise—it’s…
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Chiller: A BMX-style moped from Saint Petersburg
The debate rages on whether electric motorcycles are better than petrol-powered ones. Meanwhile a group of mad scientists in Saint Petersburg have…
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Speed Read, 13 June 2021
Two customs from Spain this week: a crisp and understated Thruxton RS from Tamarit, and a repurposed Ducati 750 SS from Bolt.…
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The Sequel: Another Honda Dominator from HB-Custom
The sequel is seldom as good as the original movie, but the opposite is usually true with custom motorcycles. Taking another crack…
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Salvage Star: A Yamaha Virago 750 reborn as a cafe racer
The Yamaha Virago is one of those bikes that just keep on giving. Yamaha’s V-twin cruiser first popped up in the early…
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Scandinavian Slayer: A slick Suzuki SV650 from Finland
The Suzuki SV650 will go down in history as one of the best bang-for-buck motorcycles ever made. The ‘poor man’s Monster’ gets…
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Enduring style: Giving the Street Triple a classic race vibe
The Triumph Street Triple is one of those rare bikes that have been a universal hit with riders all over the world.…
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