Your complete guide to scrambler motorcycles, from retro desert sleds to 21st century specials. Here you’ll find traditional Triumph and Ducati scrambler builds plus the latest BMW, Yamaha and Kawasaki conversions—with a few Harleys thrown in too.
Discover the performance upgrades and styling tweaks that’ll make your own scrambler bike more fun to ride and own, whether on the road or dirt.
The annual EICMA trade show is about to kick off, but some major OEMs haven’t waited to show off their latest offerings. We look at the new Royal Enfield Bear 650 scrambler and the Triumph Tiger 800 Sport. On the custom bike front, we profile two retro-fabulous racing restomods; a Suzuki GS1200SS from Japan and…
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Ek Chalermphol’s Instagram bio lists his interests as “cars, trucks, bikes, bicycles, and taking photos.” But he neglects to mention his unwavering love for retro rally racers. We’ve featured two of Ek’s custom motorcycles before (a BMW R nineT Urban G/S and a Honda XR600R), and both were heavily inspired by classic Dakar Rally bikes.…
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We regularly wax lyrical about the virtues of the venerable Honda Dominator, and how its rugged simplicity makes it a prime candidate for customization. Many find it charming in stock form too, thanks to its quirky early-2000s adventure bike aesthetic. But not Žiga Petek. The man behind Slovenia’s Gas&Retro workshop ranks metal fabrication as his…
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The best custom motorcycles aren’t always the ones that scream the loudest. Some captivate with simplicity, inviting a closer look that reveals a visually enticing, perfectly proportioned, and tastefully upgraded machine. Mastering all of these elements takes years. This frosty BMW R80 scrambler ticks all of those boxes. Remarkably, it’s Tomas Janicek’s first custom motorcycle—but…
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In the world of electric motorcycles, the upstart is king. A small company with big ideas can grab an off-the-shelf electric drivetrain,…
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The electric motorcycle debate has raged for as long as Bike EXIF has been around. The most common criticisms come from framing…
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Many would scoff at the idea of customizing a small commuter motorcycle. But in countries like Taiwan, where 150 cc bikes like…
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“Who wouldn’t want to build a two-stroke Italian Harley?” asks Chris Tope, almost irreverently. “It’s the original Harley-Davidson Pan America!” As the…
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It’s widely accepted that a custom motorcycle doesn’t need actual off-road chops to identify as a scrambler. Just like many other custom-build…
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In the world of classic thumpers, the Yamaha XT500 reigns supreme. It pioneered the concept of four-stroke dual-sport bikes, won the first…
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Love will make you do crazy things. The owner of these matching BMW R100 scramblers had his heart set on a BMW…
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Our selection is bookended by a pair of BMW R12 boxers this week—except one is brand new, and the other is 85…
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