The word ‘iconic’ gets thrown around too easily sometimes, but there’s no disputing the Suzuki Katana’s claim to it. Its radical looks might not have won everyone over when it first hit the scene in 1981, but it went on to build a true cult following. So if you’re going to build a Katana restomod,…
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This weekend’s edition of Speed Read starts off with four of our favorite words—“Suzuki Katana” and “AC Sanctuary.” We also profile a vintage Triumph Tiger, a rare BMW R68 ISDT Special, and a tastefully modded Triumph Street Twin from Deus.
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A stunning Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s followed by a pair of lightly modded modern Triumph twins, a look at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, and news of Ducati’s electric motorcycle racing plans.
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Some aficionados believe that the only way to design an attractive motorcycle, is to maintain a perfectly horizontal foundation line. But the German designer Hans Muth thumbed his nose at this convention, when he penned the mighty Suzuki Katana. He did believe in the importance of a good “flyline”—but on the Katana, he deliberately made…
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Small electric motorcycles face off against big-bore icons this week. In one corner, a custom electric commuter from Indonesia, and a golf-themed…
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It’s not unusual for creative types to butt heads with their clients over design decisions. That includes custom motorcycle builders too—which is…
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The French are out in full force this week, with a Katana from Lucky Cat Garage and an R nineT from Le…
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We’re kicking things off this week with the wildest Suzuki Katana restomod we’ve ever seen. Then we look at a classic Triumph…
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It’s not often the ICON crew gets fresh meat. “Our usual meals consist of antiquated metal, served with a healthy dose of…
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The Intermot show is over for another two years. It’s been an action-packed five days, with Indian making perhaps the biggest bang…
Read more »This week, we’ve got a sublime CB, a wild Sportster and a pair of vastly different race bikes. Oh, and someone actually built…
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Like a good pair of leather boots or a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, the Suzuki Katana just seems to get better with age.…
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