Pre-unit perfection: Recreating a 1950s desert sled
When you buy a new dirt bike, you expect the factory to offer you a stripped-down, light-as-can-be machine, ready to ride away.…
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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.
Myth 002: An adventure-ready BMW born in Brooklyn
Mid-life career swerves don’t come much bigger than Matias Corea’s. The Barcelona native co-founded Behance, the world’s largest online creative network. But…
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Speed Read, July 16, 2022
We’re shaking things up this week, by dropping our weekly round-up on a Saturday. Feast your eyes on a mean XJR1300 from…
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Retro Rescue: PBM’s custom Triumph Bonneville T140
I spend time around people who love old English bikes, and I feel like the Triumph Bonneville T140 cops a bit of…
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Ctrl Z: Ellaspede rebuild their first Honda XR600
The Honda XR600 has a cult following across the globe, and for good reason. As the original king of the Baja 1000,…
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The Sand Flea: Sideburn’s Suzuki VanVan 125 beach bike
Growing up in the 1970s, my Fab Four were never John, Paul, George and Ringo. They were Snorky, Fleegle, Droopy and Bingo—The…
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Vinduro: A retro take on the KTM 500 EXC Six Days
Named after the famed International Six Days Enduro, the KTM 500 EXC Six Days is one of the best enduro race bikes…
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Dolce far niente: A Yamaha XT 600 scrambler by Freeride
The sheer diversity of Freeride Motos Racing’s stable makes it difficult to lump them into one silo. You’re just as likely to…
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Speed Read, June 12, 2022
This week’s custom cocktail includes a Looney Tunes-themed Ducati, a no-holds-barred BMW R18 and a fine-tuned Triumph Scrambler 1200. Plus details of…
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Fraternal Twins: Crooked’s Royal Enfield Interceptor kits
High-end custom motorcycles are nice to look at, but they take substantial talent to build and serious money to buy. That’s why…
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Mini Moto Enduro: The Gambler 500 Downsizes
My Coleman CT200 mini-bike sounded like empty soup cans having make-up sex. My bony ass cheeks got more bruised with every lap,…
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Lil’ Red Sled: A custom Honda Trail Cub from Colorado
The legendary Honda Super Cub is known for being the world’s most produced vehicle, and the poster child for Honda’s most memorable…
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