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Yamaha TR2b race bike restoration by Union Motorcycle Classics

Period Correct: Union restores a 1971 Yamaha TR2B racer

6 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / RACING MOTORCYCLES

It takes a special cocktail of skill, knowledge and reverence to restore a classic race bike properly—especially if it’s a rare one. It’s a recipe that Mike Watanabe and Luke Ransom know by heart. They run Union Motorcycle Classics out of a barn in Nampa, Idaho, where they concoct the handsomest of restorations and customs.…

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Custom vintage Vespa scooter by 2LOUD

Vespizzatevi! A custom vintage Vespa from 2LOUD

7 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Ever since Max Yicheng broke onto the scene, he’s made one thing abundantly clear: he can apply his signature style to just about any bike. The man behind the 2LOUD Custom moniker has wrenched on everything from big fours to pint-sized Honda Cubs, with stunning results every time. So when a friend asked for a…

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Custom Yamaha RD400 by Smyth Innovations

427 Tracker: A zesty custom Yamaha RD400 from Canada

8 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Nothing screams “it’s the weekend” quite like a two-stroke street tracker. All the more if it’s a Yamaha RD400, and it’s dressed in a traditional black and yellow uniform—with speed blocks, of course. This svelte little number, dubbed ‘427 Tracker,’ is the work of Smyth Innovations. Based in Ontario, Canada, the workshop is run by…

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The latest motorcycle news and customs.

Speed Read, June 5, 2022

8 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / LATEST MOTORCYCLE NEWS

Ever heard of the Fantic Koala? Educate yourself below, then check out an unlikely BMW R1100RS café racer, a rare Bonneville TT Special, a lively Ducati Panigale V4S and a Yamaha XSR900 from Deus.

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Custom Velocette hybrid motorcycle

Vintage Volts: Turning a Velocette into a hybrid

We all know about hybrid cars, with petrol engines and electric motors sharing powertrain duties. And Kawasaki is promising hybrid motorcycles in…

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Suzuki TS185 street tracker by SPKS Lab

Super Fly: A custom Suzuki TS185 with 90s steeze

The 90s was a weird and wonderful time for graphic design. And nowhere was this more pronounced than in the motocross scene,…

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Yamaha DT125 custom by BaaM Garage

Semi-professionnel: A Yamaha DT125 from BaaM Garage

It’s getting hard these days to tell if a custom comes from an amateur or professional workshop; the part-timers are really leveling…

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KTM 300 XC-W street tracker by Dave Mucci

Urban Enduro: Moto Mucci’s KTM 300 XC-W Street Tracker

Dave Mucci is a rare talent. He has a boundless imagination and one of the sharpest eyes in the business, plus the…

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Yamaha DT175 restomod by Sabotage Motorcycles

Second wind: A Yamaha DT175 reconfigured for the road

The Yamaha DT175 is one of those classic bikes that look ‘just right.’ With a small tank, fat seat and raised fenders,…

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The latest motorcycle news and customs

Speed Read, 28 March 2021

The next phase of Triumph’s electric motorcycle project broke cover this week. Plus we look at a tasty Yamaha RD400 restomod, and…

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Kawasaki H1 flat tracker by Krautmotors

Triple Trouble: Krautmotors’ Kawasaki H1 flat tracker

The mythical Kawasaki H1 Mach III needs little introduction. The triple-cylinder 500 cc two-stroke made a splash when it hit the market…

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2-Stroke CL350 Honda cafe racer

HonDeath: An insane CL350 with 100 horsepower on tap

In stock form, the Honda CL350 is a mild-mannered street scrambler with 33 horsepower and oodles of vintage charm. The kind of…

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