Speed Read, 22 November 2020
A Ducati 848 that pays homage to the classic 750 SuperSport, a lean, mean and green Triumph Thruxton RS, and an easy-going BMW R65 scrambler. Plus news that BSA are set to resume production.
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Speed Read: 18 October, 2020
A tasty mix this week, with an old school BMW bobber from the Bavarian forests, an absolutely mint BSA Rocket 3 on eBay, a Spanish Thruxton build with a hydraulic bodywork lift, and news of a custom build-to-order scheme from Royal Enfield.
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Even better than the real thing: Two ‘new’ BSA trackers
In the annals of dirt track history, one of the most famous race bikes is the BSA Trackmaster. Dirt fans will know that it was campaigned by the charismatic but crash-prone Dave Aldana, who also featured in the movie On Any Sunday. In 1970 Aldana was beaten to the Grand National title by Gene Romero,…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 22 December, 2019
A jewel-like Hartford from Cowboy’s Chopper, a body kit for Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 owners, a killer vintage drag bike and a Ducati Paul Smart still in its crate. Now that would make a nice Christmas present, wouldn’t it?
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A patina-laden BSA A10 from a DIY workshop in Bavaria
For every pro custom builder out there, there are countless hobbyists and enthusiastic amateurs. But whether you’re rebuilding a motor to factory…
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Keeping it in the family: A BSA Thunderbolt from Italy
If you lived in the 1900s or earlier, your career was probably dictated by the line of work that your father happened…
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Model Bobber: A custom BSA by a Tesla clay sculptor
We all know that car and motorcycle design studios are packed with supercomputers. But they still rely heavily on low-tech, life-size models…
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Motorcycle Art: Craig Rodsmith’s BSA Bantam
Motorcycle collectors are the unsung heroes of the custom scene. Most keep a low profile, but they all provide an essential service:…
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From box of bits to the Brooklyn Invitational: 1951 BSA C11
Everyone loves a good barn find. But the story behind this adorable BSA has a different twist: It’s a charity find. When…
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Streamline Moderne: Max Hazan’s astonishing BSA 500
Most successful custom builders operate a production line: Not just bikes, but also hard parts and apparel. They stay afloat on the…
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Heavenly Hardtail: Factory Metal Works BSA A65
Classic hardtails aren’t our regular fare, but we can’t resist the subtle beauty of a Factory Metal Works build. Three years, shop…
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BSA A50 by Hazan Motorworks
Six months ago, Max Hazan shifted his workshop from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. But the cross-country trip barely interrupted his stride. This…
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