The discovery of new shops and custom bikes is by far the best part of our jobs. Waking up each
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Details emerge of the new KRGT-1 from Keanu Reeves' company Arch. Plus a smoking hot Yamaha RD350 board tracker, a rare BSA B50MX from the 1970s with just ten hours on the clock, and a guide to drawing motorcycles—from one of our favorite designers. Yamaha RD350 by No Joke 2 Stroke Few two strokes are as beloved as the Yamaha RD350. So we can't figure out if turning one into a board tracker is sacrilege, or genius. Either way, this 1974 RD350 from Mark Miller (A.K.A. No Joke 2 Stroke) sure looks like fun. Mark builds bikes as a hobby,
Post Sale Update: This custom Ducati sold for $19,100 after 42 bids on eBay. Built at the beginning of the decade by Union Motorcycles (remember that they’re currently raffling off a lovely c…
Building a fork brace can look epic, and stabilise your front end. Heres how we do it at Purpose Built Moto
The discovery of new shops and custom bikes is by far the best part of our jobs. Waking up each
The Desert Runner is one of the most consequential custom motorcycles built by the team at Revival Cycles, in order to build it we were shipped an unreleased Royal Enfield Interceptor from the factory under cover of night in the back of an unmarked truck.
Portugal, crippled by the GFC, is not a good place to conduct business at the moment. But nobody told the Lisbon-based custom workshop Maria Motorcycles, which is turning out some very sharp bikes indeed. Like this latest build, a 1994 Ducati 750 SS called “Italian Sniper”. According to Maria’s main man, Luis Correia, working with a modern style of bike was a challenge. But he relished the idea of turning it into a smaller and more aggressive machine, and giving it a distinct personality—“a simple look, almost like a classic street racer.” The biggest change is the more powerful engine,
LC Fabrications is run by a quietly talented man by the name of Jeremy Cupp. Jeremy sends me an email every now and then
Fabricator/Designer Hugh Owings tells the story of Tevan Morgan and his first motorcycle build: a 72 Yamaha XS2.
I’m a car designer by trade: I spend my time working out how to make machinery look as good as it can. Designers are creative people by nature, so we crave the opportunity to be as free as possible in our work. We also have many parameters, tests and boundaries to refer to, to make sure we deliver the best possible ‘product.’ These guidelines are just that—guidelines. Designing a cafe racer is as much about art as science, and each bike is different in its own way. It reflects the environment, the era and the owner of the bike. Yet
The Buell X1 gets its turn with the amazingly prolific builders at K-Speed. Plus an impossibly elegant CB550 from Kott Motorcycles, and a (barely) street legal Honda XR650R tracker. Honda CB550 by Dustin Kott This chic Honda cafe racer scores major points on both balance and subtlety. It's the work of Dustin Kott, who's been building Japanese cafe racers for longer than most—so he's had plenty of time to hone his craft. And if you've followed Dustin's career, you'll spot a lot of his signature touches too. That's because this 1978 CB550 comes with a unique backstory. The client had
Written by Tim Huber. Building custom motorcycles allows for an immense amount of creativity and self-expression, though with so many
What’s the ultimate adventure bike? That’s like asking, “What’s the best oil?,” or “What kind of tires should I use?” Everyone has an opinion, and these topics often get heated. A better question might be, “What’s the best adventure bike for what I want to do?” For Portugal native José “Zé” Duarte, the answer was […]
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Honda might not have been the first motorcycle maker to market a high-pipe, 2-cylinder scrambler with the Honda CL350, but it was probably the most successful.
For this Indiana-based company, building great bikes requires love, care—and the help of the Amish.
In two weeks, Yamaha will go public with a new adventure bike—a production version of the T7 concept that a small group of European journalists tested back in June. Why's that relevant? Because it'll be powered by the same 689cc, parallel-twin motor as the XSR700. We can argue about the looks of the XSR until the cows come home, but everyone agrees that the engine is a gem. It's punchy and predictable—making it just the ticket for a mid-sized dual-sport. The crew at Maria Motorcycles agree: after taking the XSR700 for a spin they fell in love, then turned it
For this Indiana-based company, building great bikes requires love, care—and the help of the Amish.
Red Clouds Collective is the very personification of everything that makes Portland, well, Portland. It’s a small workshop that produces
1968 Ducati 250cc - Moto III
With Royal Enfield's newer 650 twins hogging the spotlight lately, the company quietly discontinued their Bullet 500 and Classic 500 models last year. And that's a huge shame. The venerable 499 cc singles have never been known for their performance—but they lured riders in with their simplicity, affordability and vintage looks. As it turns out, the Classic 500 is also a pretty good starting point for a pared-down custom bobber. This one comes from FrontWheel Motors—a workshop in Bogor, just south of Jakarta in Indonesia's West Java province. And despite its understated appearance, it's sporting some pretty smart mods. “A
Triumph Bonneville Bobber is a good first ride for newbie riders who want a stylish cruiser bike to explore the countryside. The motorcycle is an apt canvas for
Motorcycle Build Platform: So, you have got a head full of steam for your custom bike project and a project bike lined up on eBay. What's next? Better knock out a build table! Here's one I built from hardware store lumber. Nothing fancy. A couple of hours in the shop. No…
No 8. Wire Motorcycles is named after the thick fencing wire that embodies the ‘can do – make do’ mentality
After what could have been a show stopping announcement by Buell, Mac motorcycle founder Ellis Pitt and his team kept their eyes firmly fixed on their
It seems to be the trend lately for manufacturers to release new adventure bike models with retro styling that pay tribute to the Dakar-replica adventure bikes of the early 90s. Colombian adventure rider, Dakar racer, bike builder, and adventure-parts maker Marco Saldarriaga, decided to take the opposite approach, restoring and upgrading an older Adventure Bike […]
A Suzuki VanVan with a surfer vibe, a track-ready Ducati Monster from the Emirates, and a sneaky peek at Moto Guzzi's cool new V85 TT—an ADV bike with a 'classic enduro' vibe. Ducati Monster 1100 EVO cafe racer Moto racing coach and precision driver Marc Roissetter was on the hunt for a Virago as the base bike for his third build. But when a wrecked 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 popped up, his plans quickly changed. And man, are we glad they did. ‘Monstrosity’ is a stunning example of what hard work and dedication can deliver, and she goes even better
Fabricator/Designer Hugh Owings tells the story of Tevan Morgan and his first motorcycle build: a 72 Yamaha XS2.
A subtle but brilliant Kawasaki Z1 from AC Sanctuary, a wild supercharged Triumph Bobber from England, and a sneak peek at the new, 80s-style Honda CB-F concept. RCM-507: A new AC Sanctuary Z1 Every time we feel like we need a ‘reset’ of sorts, we check in on AC Sanctuary. Their builds are timeless, classy and impeccably constructed—like a new album from Arcade Fire, you know exactly what you’re going to get, but you also know it’s going to be good. This Z1 sticks to the formula. It’s more visually subdued than most of the builds from the Japanese workshop,
(not photoshopped) I used Appliance Epoxy paint by Rust-oleum. Here's how I did it: tinyurl(dot)com/paintenfieldrims
Sure, we saw Jurassic World, great piece of work. We especially dug the scene where Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) lead a charging pack of deadly velociraptors in the hunt for the Indominus Rex—although the idea that the raptors wouldn't eat Pratt on the way seems flimsy at best. Maybe the real alpha was the badass Triumph Scrambler
Beautiful and subtile custom Honda CB550 Bratstyle built by JeriKan Motorcycles from Nice in France. Check out the pictures here!
I’m a car designer by trade: I spend my time working out how to make machinery look as good as it can. Designers are creative people by nature, so we crave the opportunity to be as free as possible in our work. We also have many parameters, tests and boundaries to refer to, to make sure we deliver the best possible ‘product.’ These guidelines are just that—guidelines. Designing a cafe racer is as much about art as science, and each bike is different in its own way. It reflects the environment, the era and the owner of the bike. Yet
Droog are taking their heavy metal custom builds into the real future with the Silent Assassin - an electric build based on the Brammo/Victory Empulse R. Droog's signature angular styling is on full display, with a faux tank and exposed...
This is just like the bike Daryl Dixon rides in the hit series.
Item specifics Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab Manufacturer Part Number: MODEL13 Modified Item: Yes Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Custom Bundle: No Brand: Motoes Theme: Motorcycle Non-Domestic Product: Yes Displayed Make: Yamaha Material: 500 Micron, Double Layer Type: Decal Kit Warranty: No Warranty
Christmas has been easy for you. You lot have been stuffing your faces and lying comatose on the couch. But
What’s the ultimate adventure bike? That’s like asking, “What’s the best oil?,” or “What kind of tires should I use?” Everyone has an opinion, and these topics often get heated. A better question might be, “What’s the best adventure bike for what I want to do?” For Portugal native José “Zé” Duarte, the answer was […]
