Rough and Ready: 6 Scramblers Under 650 cc
When you need one machine to do it all, it’s hard to beat the rugged charm of a scrambler. The formula is…
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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.
Speed Read, April 9, 2023
This week’s Speed Read selection might just cover the biggest age gap we’ve ever featured in one round-up. It kicks off with…
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Skate or die: A custom Honda CRF250L with a skateboard rack
When I was a kid, my skateboard took me everywhere. It was a chunky Variflex (that’s all I could get in our…
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Mushashi: A custom TVS Ronin by Smoked Garage
It’s become common practice for major OEMs to launch new bikes by showing off custom versions of them. And we’re here for…
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Game Changer: Retrorides launches an electric scrambler
Retrorides By Lourenço is well-known in custom BMW K-series circles. The Brazilian workshop has built some of the sharpest K-series café racers…
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Roots Revival: A custom R nineT Urban G/S from Spain
The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a tough pill to swallow. From a styling standpoint, we totally get it; the original…
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Golden Eagle Returns: Moto Morini Plans Re-launch in the U.S.
In 1937 Alfonso Marini ventured off from his partner, Mario Mazzetti and the MM brand, to start his own motorcycle company. Morini…
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Firecracker: Steady Garage’s custom Honda Grom 125
On paper, a 10 hp motorcycle with a seat height of 30 inches doesn’t sound particularly exciting. And yet the Honda Grom…
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Working Class Hero: A custom Honda NX650 Dominator from Budapest
Many Honda Dominator customs use the same template. Swap the fuel tank for something slimmer, trim the subframe and you’re halfway there.…
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Speed Read, December 18, 2022
A couple of fraternal Triumph twins from Istanbul kick off this week’s batch of customs, followed by an e-bike built for the…
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Stealthy style: Vagabund’s custom KTM Freeride EX-C
Modern dirt bikes are the epitome of form following function. Narrow fuel tanks are easier to grip with your knees, flat seats…
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Highlanders: A pair of Royal Enfield 650 scramblers
Royal Enfield is one of few OEMs with a healthy, ongoing custom motorcycle program. Sometimes they farm their projects out to the…
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