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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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.
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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Outsider: Hardening up the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
If there’s a spiritual heir to the go-anywhere machines of the 1960s, it’s the Scrambler Ducati Desert Sled. Unlike most modern-day scramblers,…
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Knuckle WhackJob Gives The KLX250 A Vintage Enduro Vibe
The little bikes are taking over. More and more manufacturers are adding small dual-sport bikes to their ranks. And riders are enjoying…
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One Way Machine’s lightly scrambled Sportster
Julian von Oheimb is one of our favorite custom Harley builders. There’s a low-key elegance about his work at One Way Machine,…
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Spicy: Urban Mechanics’ mustard yellow Honda XR 250
Trends in the custom world are as fickle as any other industry. But there’s one style that seems to be enjoying a…
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