Ever start out with a basic idea, only to get hopelessly carried away? A wheel swap and a simple suspension tweak were all that Frank Edens was planning for his Suzuki DR-Z400 S—but luckily for us, it didn’t end there. Based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, Frank designs furniture and builds custom bikes under the moniker…
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If you’re after a cute little bobbed street tracker, you’d be hard pressed to find a better donor than the Kawasaki W800. Right out of the box it has a great stance, it’s relatively easy to hack around, and its punchy air-cooled motor is a work of art. The W800 is also pretty compact. Weight-wise…
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While some motorcycles are more capable than others, there are very few bad ones on the market today. Modern machines might not be as stylish as old timers, but they go, turn and stop better. That’s why engine, suspension and brake upgrades are common on classic custom builds. But if you’re working with a brand…
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As any vehicle designer will tell you, minimalism doesn’t come easy. And Willie Knoll of Clutch Motorcycles knows that better than most. His bikes might be effortlessly cool, but they take gallons of sweat to get that way. Willie is not the most prolific of builders, but he focuses on quality over quantity. As a…
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The Yamaha XSR700 is a smash hit with both owners and journalists in Europe, and two years after its introduction, it’s becoming…
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The mighty Harley-Davidson Sportster turns a whopping 60 this year. Since 1957 it’s been modified in every imaginable way—long before the ‘custom…
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Next year, the Yamaha SR400 will be celebrating its 40th birthday. It’s been in production since 1978, aside from a brief hiatus…
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Scott ‘T-Bone’ Jones has carved out a reputation as one of the scene’s top chopper builders. His portfolio is jaw-dropping, and littered…
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Building a bike purely for show has its advantages. There’s no need to worry about whether it runs, steers and stops, and…
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In the US right now, flat track is smokin’ hot. Indian has joined the fray and is giving Harley-Davidson serious competition. The…
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There’s a huge flat track resurgence happening right now, and it’s spilling over into the custom domain. Even if most of the…
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Some builders search far and wide to find the perfect donor. But, sometimes, the right bike literally rolls through the door. This…
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