Slick Brick: TooHard re-engineers the BMW K75
You never know what to expect from TooHard Motor Co. A few months ago, the Spanish garage wowed us with a stunning…
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Speed Read, May 1, 2022
Small electric motorcycles face off against big-bore icons this week. In one corner, a custom electric commuter from Indonesia, and a golf-themed…
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Pantah Style: A Buell Cyclone café racer by Foundry
How do you wedge a Buell Cyclone engine into a Ducati Pantah frame? According to Tom Simpson of England’s Foundry Motorcycle Workshop,…
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Resurrection: Bill Becker’s FB Mondial restomod
If you live outside Italy, you may not have heard of FB Mondial. But the marque is familiar to Europeans of a…
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All Blue: An SP1000 to celebrate Moto Guzzi’s centenary
There aren’t many motorcycle manufacturers that have been around for a hundred years. Especially if you ignore brand revivals, or buy-outs from…
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The ‘Go Fast’: A bored-out Honda CB550 by Federal Moto
Building your own custom motorcycle is an incredibly rewarding experience… until it isn’t anymore. The owner of this 1976 Honda CB550F can…
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Subtly brilliant: A flawless BMW R75/6 from 46Works
In the rarified world of artisan bike builders, Shiro Nakajima stands apart. His bikes are usually functional, and sometimes even practical: the…
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Muscle R2 by Cohn Racers: The ultimate Sportster special
The market for modified Sportsters is crowded. Most builders of repute in the USA know their way around the venerable platform, and…
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Low, loud, and black: Motocrew’s 1979 XS650 custom
When we think of Motocrew, we think of sleek, muscular customs with a very modern edge. But sometimes it’s good to try…
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Formosa: A Moto Guzzi Mille GT cafe racer by Rusty Wrench
The custom scene has evolved in myriad ways since we first launched Bike EXIF, but we’re still suckers for motorcycles that play…
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Creative differences: HB-Custom’s Suzuki Katana 750
It’s not unusual for creative types to butt heads with their clients over design decisions. That includes custom motorcycle builders too—which is…
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Made like a gun, goes like a bullet: The BAAK GT Racer
There’s a lot to like about the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The styling is ace, it’s a doddle to ride, and running…
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