Speed Read, November 14, 2021
From one extreme to the other: a wild SRAD Gixxer built for classic racing, and a funky little SR250 that zooms around…
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Save Point: A Honda CB650R inspired by Cyberpunk 2077
Ever ridden a motorcycle in a video game, and wished you could ride it in real life? Meet Mandrill Garage’s latest custom…
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Amped Up: Grid Cycles’ Zero SR electric street tracker
Australia’s Grid Cycles know electric bikes are a blast. They know they’re damn quick, they know they’re simple, and they know they’re…
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Enter Sandman: Robbie Palmer’s 1954 Triumph chopper
When we hear the term ‘sand cast,’ we think of very early Honda CB750s and their famous sandpaper-rough engine cases. But it’s…
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The Wal: Shinya Kimura customizes the BMW R18
Shinya Kimura is one of the most enigmatic custom motorcycle builders working today. His bikes have zero respect for conventional styles, prevailing…
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Speed Read, November 7, 2021
It’s a Boxer-heavy week, with two BMWs from Europe, and a Ural flat tracker from Siberia. But first, a look at the…
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100ci of madness: The S&S Death Tracker Sportster
There are literally dozens of companies making tuning parts for Harley-Davidson engines. But not many have the experience of S&S Cycle, the…
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Blue Ghost: A Yamaha R1 inspired by Pac-Man
We’re always curious about where custom motorcycle builders find their inspiration. But the creator of this aggressive Yamaha R1 cites an unlikely…
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Enduring style: the WYLD ‘Vintage Tracker’
There’s something strangely appealing about board tracker motorcycles. To modern eyes, cars from a hundred years ago usually look odd and ungainly—but…
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Ride Red: A 90s Honda XR600R with retro chops
There’s a 295-pound Honda XR600R hanging on the wall at Dirtshop Thailand, in Bangkok. Made in 1990, it’s the actual motorcycle that…
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