A Scrambler Ducati upgraded by a pro moto designer
We’re always intrigued when design professionals customize a bike — and even more so when when they’re automotive specialists. This long, low…
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Your complete guide to cafe racer motorcycles, from classic bikes to modern-day specials.
Here you’ll find everything from traditional Triumph and Honda cafe racers to the latest BMWs, Ducatis and Yamahas from new wave builders. Discover the cafe racer parts, seats and performance upgrades that’ll take your own cafe racer bike to the next level.
Better than new: A TÜV approved CB550 cafe racer
If there’s a style of bike resistant to trends, it’s the classic Honda CB café racer. If you keep it simple, avoid…
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The 30: A caffeinated Continental GT 650 from Java
Last weekend, the center of the custom universe was the bustling, sweltering city of Jogjakarta, on the island of Java. It’s the…
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Motorcycle movie: Oil In The Blood
Some of you may have caught a glimpse of Oil In The Blood at a handful of moto shows earlier this year:…
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White Hot: Upcycle hot rods the Yamaha XS1100
We don’t see many Yamaha XS1100s around these days, which is a shame—it was an absolute beast of a machine. It was…
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Impetus: A Moto Guzzi Griso from Officine Rossopuro
Moto Guzzi have produced some truly iconic motorcycles over the years, but they’ve also made some serious design missteps. We reckon the…
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A 21st century update for the classic BMW R90/6
Custom motorcycles are often criticized for putting aesthetics over functionality. But performance is still at the top of the list for builders…
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Role Reversal: A classic AME Honda restored by HB-Custom
With clean lines and timeless styling, the Honda CB500 Four is one of the most fetching machines the Japanese marque has ever…
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Built to Shred: A 2015 Thruxton custom from FCR Original
Triumph’s previous generation air-cooled modern classics are true sleepers, with stacks of potential waiting to be unlocked. Pick up a neat secondhand…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 8 September, 2019
Quality over quantity this week, with four rather than five new builds: two Beemers, and two Triumphs. All are surprisingly practical, finely…
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KNTT: A sporty Knucklehead from Max Hazan
We’d love a glimpse inside Max Hazan’s head. His machines are elegant and visceral, and we’re left wondering how he actually builds…
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Swedish twins: A pair of vintage café racers from PAAL
For some people, building custom bikes is a sideline—an after-hours escape from the daily grind. For others it’s purely a business, with…
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