Custom Bikes Of The Week: 12 August, 2018
A heavily modified 1970 Ducati Scrambler, a barnstorming Indian Scout cafe racer, a super-rare Norton racer, and a Honda-powered Redline BMX bike.…
Read more »Although Ducati is now owned by Automobili Lamborghini, the Bologna company is regarded as the Ferrari of the motorcycle world. Since the 1950s, its sporting motorcycles have been a favorite target of racers, tweakers and customizers.
In the custom world, the SportClassic is regarded as the archetypal modern-day café racer. Designed by Pierre Terblanche and launched in 2003, the SportClassic was way ahead of its time and sold poorly until its demise in 2010. But nowadays, values of Ducati models are rising rapidly and the styling is uniquely pleasing to the eye.
The Pantah and Monster have always been popular Ducati bikes with builders, but we’re now seeing the purer sportbikes creeping into the scene—often with ‘retro fighter’ builds—and a huge number of Scrambler customs.
A heavily modified 1970 Ducati Scrambler, a barnstorming Indian Scout cafe racer, a super-rare Norton racer, and a Honda-powered Redline BMX bike.…
Read more »If the name Mike Salek sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably been with us for the long haul. Because seven years ago,…
Read more »Custom motorcycles are supposed to be one-offs: unique creations that make a statement about the owner or builder. Making a direct copy…
Read more »Most customs start out with a frame and motor from the same donor. But sometimes it’s a mix and match affair—and every…
Read more »Another jaw-dropping Ducati from deBolex, a stunning endurance-style Yamaha DT250 by Enginethusiast, a 160 hp V-twin speedway racer, and a Harley cafe…
Read more »Like many of you, we’re total suckers for racing machines—especially flat trackers. And although we’re captivated by American iron like the Indian…
Read more »Most customs live relatively sedate lives: buzzing around the city, maybe a blast into the country at the weekend, and then a…
Read more »There’s always some trepidation when you meet a custom motorcycle builder for the first time. Is their work really that good in…
Read more »The Ducati Scrambler is an obvious fit for ‘casual’ flat track racing. Ducati even made a ‘Flat Track Pro’ limited edition in…
Read more »A Ducati Monster hot-rodded to within an inch of its life, a Yamaha SR250 so clean it looks like a Photoshop render,…
Read more »Winston Yeh has one of the sharpest eyes in the business. His Rough Crafts style is instantly recognizable, and constantly evolving. The…
Read more »Today, we’re launching a major new competition for emerging talent in the custom scene. With prizes worth over $25,000 and a pair…
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