Covert Operation: A Yamaha XT 600 goes under cover
Creativity is a tug-of-war between what the client wants, and the designer’s need for freedom. Building custom motorcycles is no different. In…
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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.
Coyote: How to turn the BMW R nineT into a desert sled
Most factory ‘scramblers’ are more about style than actual off-road ability. And that even includes the BMW R nineT Urban G/S: although…
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Quality Time: Customizing a scrambler for father and son
All parents love to surprise their offspring with presents. But how often do those gifts take the form of a bespoke motorcycle?…
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Vintage Perfection: Retrograde’s Triumph Tiger T110
Triumph’s range of modern classics now stands at twelve models strong. That’s good news if you want all the style of Britain’s…
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Butchered: An insane custom Vespa scooter from Russia
Butcher Garage is not a familiar name around these parts. But they specialize in a genre we’d love to see more of:…
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Velomacchi upgrades the Yamaha XSR700 with a drone
Velomacchi make some of my favorite motorcycle gear. And the reason their gear is so good is that they spend enough time…
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Funduro! A rare BMW F650 in Gulf Racing colors
The BMW F650 Funduro will probably never reach the same classic status as some of its stable mates. But despite its unfortunate…
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Fine Tuning: The evolution of Auto Fabrica’s new SR500s
In the custom world, stagnation is terminal. Which is why top outfits like Auto Fabrica are constantly evolving. And their new Yamaha…
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Ray of Sunshine: Daniel Peter’s Yamaha SR500 Scrambler
Scramblers are a hot topic. Build one, and you’re sure to be judged solely by how well equipped it is for hardcore…
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Better than CX: Freeride’s wild Honda CX650 scrambler
We all know the Honda CX500. It’s been the gateway drug for many into the custom scene: a cheap and reliable V-twin,…
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Dirt Trooper: Herencia gives the XL600R a military vibe
The Honda XL600R is one of those bulletproof dual-purpose bikes that will go on forever if looked after properly. It’s simple and…
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Ice cool: A go-anywhere BMW Urban G/S from Sweden
There are five BMW R nineT models you can buy today, and the Urban G/S is my favorite. It’s a clever hat-tip…
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