On paper, the late-2000s Honda CB600F Hornet is a great bike; a lively four-cylinder middleweight, widely praised for its rideability and reliability. But in the flesh, it’s hard to get excited about. Like most of Honda’s naked bikes, the steadfast Hornet lacks panache—which makes it prime material for customization. This Honda Hornet café racer comes…
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We’ve heard countless stories of custom motorcycle projects stalling, but the tale of this Honda CB750F café racer takes the cake. Its owner, Stan Chen, had to endure an eight-year wait before work could even begin on the bike—and he had to get the cops involved, too. Stan originally picked up the 1975-model Honda CB750F…
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Speed Read starts with a thump this week, as the 659 cc / 85 hp Ducati Superquadro Mono single-cylinder engine breaks cover. We’ve also got a Honda CX650 and Yamaha MT-01 from two different Italian custom builders, and news of a unique land-speed bike that’s up for sale.
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Upgrading your suspension and brakes is a hassle-free way to eke more handling performance out of your motorcycle. But if you have the time and money, why not go the whole hog? This Honda CB900F from HB-Custom in Germany sports several upgraded parts—but its biggest drawcard is its race-bred Rau frame. If you’re not familiar,…
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to shrink into our rear-view mirrors, but its ripples are still being felt in some ways. We continue…
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Honda has a long-standing tradition of building middleweight bikes that are highly capable but visually dull. The mid-2000s Honda CB600F Hornet is…
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When Honda released the CX500 in 1978, they had no idea how significant it would become in the custom world roughly four…
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A year after he turned his custom motorcycle building hobby into a business, Dimitri at Lys Motorcycles figured it was time to…
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A Honda CX500 headlines this week, resplendent in classic John Player Special colors. We also cover a 1957 Indian Trailblazer, a Magni…
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Nothing beats a quick early morning blast through the hills above my house. The air is fresh, the sun is usually shining…
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Ironwood says goodbye to older bikes with their last carb’d custom. We’ve also rounded up another fresh Triumph from Tamarit, a Zero…
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We’re kicking off with a slick Honda CX650 from Bulgaria. Plus a GSX limited edition from Suzuki France, and a stunning Ducati…
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