L’ultimo: A Ghezzi-Brian 1100 built by a Yorkshire engineer
Back in the 90s, Moto Guzzi was mostly associated with old school, rumbling v-twin engines. Ducati had stolen the sporting crown, and…
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Speed Read, January 23, 2022
It’s all about the high end this week, with a titanium-framed beauty from CCM in the UK, a very rapid Ducati Monster…
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Day and Night: Radically improving the CB750 Nighthawk
The first generation Honda CB750 has a peerless reputation. It’s one of the all-time greats, and was a game-changer for the Japanese…
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#BOLT40: A Honda CBX1000 built for a world champion
One thing we rarely talk about in the custom world is the ability of the rider. But maybe we should. Because a…
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Crown Jewel: This Thruxton is Tamarit’s 100th custom
Turning motorcycle customization into a sustainable business is tough, but it’s not impossible. Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles is proof—they’ve racked up an impressive…
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Double Back: Hageman revisits the Yamaha XJ900 Seca
The big Seca is one of those bikes that should have been a hit, but missed the mark with buyers. After just…
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Speed Read, January 2, 2022
The only way this year could be worse than the last, is if a planet-ending comet spiraled towards the earth or if…
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Cento: A track-bred café racer from Blacktrack Motors
The last time we checked in with Blacktrack Motors, they’d just turned a bloated Harley cruiser into a svelte café racer. Their…
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Inch Perfect: Close up with AC Sanctuary’s A16 demo bike
If there’s any proof that motorcycling is a universal language, it’s the global fame of AC Sanctuary. Set up in the mid…
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Silver Bullet: A Shiny Yamaha XS650 by Purpose Built Moto
Like many shops, Purpose Built Moto does a lot to put food on the table. On top of their regular custom bike…
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Tasty Twin: A stylish Honda CX500 café racer from London
Some motorcycles lend themselves to customization, and need just a few tasteful mods to look great. But the Honda CX500 is not…
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Speed Read, November 14, 2021
From one extreme to the other: a wild SRAD Gixxer built for classic racing, and a funky little SR250 that zooms around…
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