They say that there’s no replacement for displacement. By that logic, the best way to improve a single-cylinder Puch moped is to turn it into a five-cylinder Puch moped. At least, that’s Uwe Oltmanns’ theory. Based in Northern Germany, Uwe is a moped enthusiast with an extensive resume. He’s a professional toolmaker who’s worked at…
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The last time we heard from Sean Skinner, he’d just built a Yamaha XS650-powered replica of the 1960s Schwinn Stingray Orange Krate bicycle. The oddball creation was a far cry from the tidy restomods that his shop, MotoRelic, is best known for—but it was no less awesome. Once that bike was sold, Sean had an…
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This might just be our most eclectic Sunday round-up yet. We start with a Guinness World Record-holding 48-cylinder Kawasaki two-stroke, then look at a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 café racer from Mumbai. Rounding out our list are an untouched 1995 BMW R100GS PD and an MV Agusta go-kart (yes, really).
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The Glemseck 101 is the European event for anyone who loves fast, impractical, and highly imaginative machines. Those who partake in it do so with cult-like levels of obsession—returning year after year in a bid to outdo each other and themselves. Rolf Reick is a regular face at the Glemseck 101. Based in Heidelberg, Germany,…
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Only available in Japan and limited to just 1,600 units, the mid-80s Yamaha RZV500R is as rare as it is iconic. Based…
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If you suffer from the misconception that Germans don’t know how to have fun, you’ve clearly never experienced the German sprint racing…
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The bicycle is the first freedom machine most of us experienced, but you never look at life the same after your first…
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There’s something for everyone in this week’s edition of Speed Read. We’ve got a Yamaha Banshee-powered street tracker from the UK, an…
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Competitive off-road racing is hard on equipment and harder on your body—a young man’s sport at the end of the day. But…
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I’m not much of a golfer, so the beauty of the Quail Lodge and Golf Club is largely lost on me. But…
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It takes a special cocktail of skill, knowledge and reverence to restore a classic race bike properly—especially if it’s a rare one.…
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Ever since Max Yicheng broke onto the scene, he’s made one thing abundantly clear: he can apply his signature style to just…
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