Motorcycle designers of the early ’80s probably ponder how we got here, a time when street bikes with exposed frames, unshrouded headlight assemblies and flat handlebars have become commonplace. The phenomenon started at least 30 years ago, and one possible explanation cites the re-styling of wrecked sports bikes in Europe as the cause. Some call…
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The electric motorcycle debate has raged for as long as Bike EXIF has been around. The most common criticisms come from framing electric bikes to traditional bikes; range, cost, and the lack of vibration and noise. But what if we considered them complements to their petrol-driven counterparts, rather than replacements? It takes one look at…
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The street-legal dirt bike scene has one of the biggest mod cultures in motorcycling, and if you don’t believe me, it’s been a minute since you’ve been on the forums. You pinched pennies to afford the bike, but now every other owner insists you need a full exhaust, a fuel programmer and your shocks revalved.…
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If we had to guess the secret to Rough Craft’s blistering success, we’d go with consistency. Frontman Winston Yeh’s dedication to his signature aesthetic is unwavering, he employs the same talented craftsmen on every project, and he only uses parts from a carefully curated pool of top-shelf companies. One of those companies is the carbon…
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There’s no quicker way to feel like a kid again than hopping on a mini bike, but there’s more than just novelty…
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Mecum’s Monterey 2024 sale is swiftly approaching, and the U.S. auction powerhouse has a field of 100 vintage motorcycles selling August 15-17.…
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Every classic motorcycle tells a tale, whether it’s a hair-brained origin story or volumes from a lifetime of loving use. The best…
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Trends come and go, but tradition is everlasting, and you’d be surprised just how long scrambler motorcycles have been around. The term…
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A brilliant assortment of 38 classic motorcycles and a boatload of memorabilia is set to cross the block at Gooding & Company’s…
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Strip it back to the bare essentials, and make it lighter, faster and cooler. It’s a recipe for success that dates back…
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Although Bike EXIF is dedicated to art on two wheels, our automotive interests are wide-ranging. Our publisher has an enviable car collection,…
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Countless motorcycle manufacturers popped up in the 1920s and ’30s in Britain, but somehow, none quite as cool as Vincent. High-end speed…
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Marc Holstein might be German, but he’s a massive fan of Japanese culture—and an even bigger fan of Japan’s spellbinding motorcycle scene.…
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An army of motorcycles has descended on Las Vegas, certainly, the most impressive array of bikes we’ve laid eyes on in a…
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We’re purveyors of the finer elements of internal combustion, and as such, we treasure things like the symphony of mechanical parts at…
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