Modern adventure bikes like the Yamaha Ténéré 700 seldom get customized. It’s partly because they’re purpose-built machines, designed to go anywhere—and any modifications outside of the usual dual sport remit can undermine that usability. But it’s also because a Ténéré 700 is a more complicated machine than, say, a vintage Yamaha XT500. So why exactly…
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Yamaha has just thrown the wraps off the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Rally, an upgraded version of the immensely popular Ténéré 700 adventure bike, that pays homage to their illustrious Dakar Rally history. Since they won the inaugural Paris-Dakar Rally in 1979, the Japanese marque has logged 9 Dakar victories to their name. That…
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The NX650 Dominator is a staple of the European dual sport scene, even though production stopped 18 years ago. Like the Suzuki DR650, it’s one of those lightweight, bulletproof air-cooled singles that seem to go on forever. There’s no shortage of Dominator customs out there, but this is one of the best we’ve seen lately.…
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When it comes to racing, BMW is all about superbikes these days. But until the turn of the century, the Bavarians were pretty successful offroad too. BMW pilots such as Hubert Auriol and Gaston Rahier were regulars on Paris-Dakar Rally podiums. BMW doesn’t lean too heavily on its Dakar history, but it’s a popular theme…
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If you’re a custom builder, one of the most difficult briefs is for a race bike. No matter the genre or discipline…
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There was a subtle takeaway from this year’s EICMA show: adventure motorcycles are more popular than ever. As well as the regular…
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It’s almost time for Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles to kick off their eighth annual Scram Africa expedition. It’s a 4,000 km dirt tour…
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This Sunday, the Dakar Rally kicks off again. If you suffer from rally fever but don’t have the stones to actually race…
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If you’re a fan of blasting big trail bikes down forest roads, the Yamaha WR450F is probably on your shopping list. And…
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What’s the most iconic BMW motorcycle from the past fifty years? The R80G/S Paris-Dakar would have to be near the top of…
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It’s Dakar time right now, with over 160 motorcycles racing through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. The rally raid bikes have always looked…
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With a barrage of classic BMW boxer customs gracing our screens of late, it’s easy to overlook the legendary R80 G/S. Being…
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