This week’s selection is as varied as they come—from a new, ultra-modern electric motorcycle, to an eclectic BMW boxer with raw finishes. Plus we have two entries from Poland: a rough and ready Honda CB450 scrambler, and a Triumph Scrambler 1200 with supermotard style.
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A new build from Spain’s Bolt Motor Co. is always a treat. The Valencia-based workshop has a history of high-end racecar preparation, and they like to eke out maximum performance from their two-wheeled builds as well. Shop owner Adrián Campos has a particular affinity for BMW airheads, and his latest creation is based on a…
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The BMW R80G/S created a new genre of motorcycling when it first appeared, and is considered an icon today. The ‘GS’ designation is still a staple of BMW’s range, but it’s evolved a lot since 1980—both technologically and visually. By 1987, the R100GS already had a very different vibe to its predecessor, and the modern…
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Sometimes, a strange sequence of events sparks a lasting friendship. In this story, a sketchy eBay purchase and a work commission led the talented Chicago photographer trashhand to a local custom motorcycle workshop, Federal Moto. That connection led to a rock-solid relationship, built on mutual respect and trust—and this custom BMW motorcycle.
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Dirk Oehlerking has a portfolio of incredible builds, but there are two machines that stand out. They are the White Phantom and…
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Most custom builders are low-volume guys. It’s often a sideline to a day job, or part of a wider operation selling parts.…
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Ever heard of analysis paralysis? It happens when you’ve got so many ideas, your project stalls because you can’t make your mind…
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Like many things from the early 90s, the BMW R100R suffers from an identity crisis. BMW released it as a sort of…
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In the thriving world of BMW R-series customization, there’s a strong design trend in Europe that hasn’t taken off in other countries…
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Ironwood Custom Motorcycles get frequent requests for their signature R-Series BMW bobbers. But when a regular client rolled in with a unique…
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If you want to earn a living in the custom business, scale is everything. Reinventing the wheel with every build will be…
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We thought we were tired of seeing classic BMW boxers with skinny seats, but as it turns out, we were wrong. Bolt…
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