The German custom powerhouse WalzWerk has just marked its 35th birthday in the best way it knows—with a handsome BMW boxer bobber. A Frenchman in Morocco takes on the world with a Honda XL 125S, an Indonesian custom shop builds a Honda Trail replica out of a Suzuki, and a Japanese privateer builds a sharp…
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The Triumph Speed Triple turns 31 this year. In those three-plus decades, it has evolved in leaps and bounds and built an unrivaled cult following. Scores of riders love it for its unapologetic looks, sharp handling, and characterful triple-cylinder engine—this writer included. The new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS takes everything good about the newest…
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110 years of motorcycling history separate the motorcycles in this week’s list. We kick off with a modern Ducati Diavel from China, then take a look at the first made-to-order Janus Motorcycles Gryffin 450 scrambler to roll off the Indiana company’s production line. BMW updates the R18 for 2025, while an incredibly rare American-made board…
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When the Indian Sport Chief debuted two years ago, it showed that the American motorcycle company had its finger on the pulse of the performance cruiser custom scene. Dripping with Californian club-style details, it wore the sort of parts that riders of that ilk would add to their bikes anyway; tall risers, wide bars, a…
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Despite what hardcore adventure riders will tell you, most adventure bikes never leave the asphalt. Not that there’s anything wrong with that—thanks…
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This week’s compilation is jam-packed with new releases from major OEMs. We take a look at the new KTM 390 SMC R…
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Purpose Built Moto cranks out another stunning vintage motocross-inspired scrambler—this time based on the venerable Honda XL500. Other highlights from the week…
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Two Ducatis open this week’s proceedings. One is the new Ducati Multistrada V2 adventure bike, while the other is the last custom…
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If you’ve ever wondered what the new BMW R 12 nineT would look like dressed as a vintage R90S, the new BMW…
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The two custom motorcycles that headline this week’s edition of Speed Read couldn’t be more different. One is a Harley Pan America…
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The smell of two-stroke oil lingers in the air, courtesy of Roland Sands Design’s razor-sharp custom Yamaha RD400. We also profile a…
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Following Indian Motorcycle’s total overhaul of the Scout range earlier this year, America’s first motorcycle company has just announced the return of…
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As the annual EICMA trade show wraps up in Milan, we’re taking a look at some of our favorite highlights from the…
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The Suzuki DR-Z400 has been around for over two decades, and in that time, it hasn’t changed much. That’s because it hasn’t…
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While we’ve been focussed on Royal Enfield’s steady expansion of their 650 range, the Indian motorcycle marque has quietly been cooking up…
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