Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
The saying goes that there’s no replacement for displacement, but that’s not always true. Small bikes can be as much fun as big bikes—provided you’re not in a major hurry to get anywhere. And what better way to take in the scenery, than with a custom Honda Super Cub scrambler? This diminutive dual-sport started out…
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One thing we rarely talk about in the custom world is the ability of the rider. But maybe we should. Because a client who takes a Gixxer to track days and runs fast laps is unlikely to be happy riding a retro roadster with Firestone tires and a flat spot in the middle of the…
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Turning motorcycle customization into a sustainable business is tough, but it’s not impossible. Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles is proof—they’ve racked up an impressive portfolio of Triumph builds in myriad styles, along with a hearty catalog of bolt-on parts. And they’ve just built their 100th custom. We’ve kept a constant eye on the Alicante workshop over the…
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When it comes to vintage Harleys, we prefer a ‘less is more’ vibe. Bikes that are loaded with billet and bling, or sporting airbrushed illustrations on the tank, are just too much for us. This elegant Shovelhead from Japan is the kind of custom V-twin we love. Stripped back to the mere essentials, it comes…
Read more »The custom scene has changed a lot over the past decade, but the venerable chopper still has an enduring appeal. And when…
Read more »Some motorcycles are a flash in the proverbial pan, abandoned after a couple of years on the market. Others linger in showrooms…
Read more »Julian von Oheimb has been customizing Harley-Davidsons for ten years as One Way Machine, and is a regular fixture on the podium…
Read more »The big Seca is one of those bikes that should have been a hit, but missed the mark with buyers. After just…
Read more »We’d love to take a peek inside Edi Buffon’s mind. The Sydney-based custom builder specializes in bobbers that deliberately eschew practicality in…
Read more »Our job involves hunting for the world’s freshest custom motorcycles, day in, day out. But we’re only human, and it’s impossible to…
Read more »Few bikes can claim the cult status of the iconic Honda Cub. The adorable underbone scooter has been in constant production since…
Read more »The last time we checked in with Blacktrack Motors, they’d just turned a bloated Harley cruiser into a svelte café racer. Their…
Read more »Not all scramblers are created equal. Some wear high pipes and knobbly tires, but may never go off-road, while others are made…
Read more »After a hiatus last year, the annual Mooneyes custom show finally graced the halls of the Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition center ten days…
Read more »The famous Triumph Trident name is back in the news these days, with the launch of the excellent 660 roadster. The original…
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