Here’s a custom motorcycle matchup we never expected: the wily custom bike builder, XTR Pepo, and the monstrous BMW R18. But the results are in, and they are jaw dropping. We have 911 MX Factory to thank for this. They’re a new outfit out of Madrid, Spain, with a mission to design and build one-off…
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Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the BMW R18 has become a regular fixture on the custom scene. Numerous workshops have customized the bulked-up Bavarian boxer in myriad ways—but there’s one style we haven’t seen yet. Until now, no one’s tried to turn it into a chopper. Enter Nick Acosta and his Toronto, Canada-based shop, Augment…
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We live in a world where you can stream entire discographies of music straight to your phone, yet vinyl sales are booming. Technology might be advancing at a relentless pace, but we’re still drawn to analog things—either for their charm, or for the sake of our own nostalgia. In this context, neo-retro motorcycles are something…
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Malle London describes their annual Malle Mile event as “a non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of the motorcycle culture.” To see how that plays out, Bike EXIF will be hopping on a plane in just over a week to attend the 2022 edition of the Malle Mile. Held at the breathtaking grounds…
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Three-wheeled motorcycles get a bad rap, but we can think of a few good uses for them. They’re especially useful for riders…
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It’s no secret that we have mixed feelings about the BMW R18. But there’s one thing we’re sure of: in the right…
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It’s that time of year again! And once again, it’s been a year we’re glad to see the back of. The pandemic…
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It’s been over eighteen months since BMW launched the mighty R18. And if you count the teaser campaign, the biggest-ever boxer has…
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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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We’re pushing the extremes this week: a BMW R18 with air suspension, a land speed project powered by a radial engine, and…
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This week we’re launching an occasional series of video reviews called ‘Fast Take.’ And we’re kicking off with riding impressions of the…
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Whenever a concept motorcycle becomes a production motorcycle, there are tears over how far the final product has strayed from the original…
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