Although Ducati is now owned by Automobili Lamborghini, the Bologna company is regarded as the Ferrari of the motorcycle world. Since the 1950s, its sporting motorcycles have been a favorite target of racers, tweakers and customizers.
In the custom world, the SportClassic is regarded as the archetypal modern-day café racer. Designed by Pierre Terblanche and launched in 2003, the SportClassic was way ahead of its time and sold poorly until its demise in 2010. But nowadays, values of Ducati models are rising rapidly and the styling is uniquely pleasing to the eye.
The Pantah and Monster have always been popular Ducati bikes with builders, but we’re now seeing the purer sportbikes creeping into the scene—often with ‘retro fighter’ builds—and a huge number of Scrambler customs.
These four motorcycles prove that performance comes in all shapes and sizes. There’s a rare 1997 Ducati 916 SPS for sale in New York, a 1970s Kawasaki KZ1000 restomod from the legendary AC Sanctuary, and a Honda CB1000 customized by a racing enthusiast. We end off with a sneak peek at Triumph’s upcoming motocross race…
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While they don’t always give motorcycles their fair share of the limelight, the big auto auctions certainly have a knack for bringing out some heavy hitters. Held August 17-19, Mecum’s Monterey 2023 headlines will be dominated by Shelby, Ferrari and Bizzarrini, but if you peruse the lots long enough, there are some stellar motorcycles crossing…
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Choosing the most thrilling motorcycles of 2023 by genre is certainly a matter of opinion, so, let’s stir this pot, shall we? Completely at random, we decided to take a look at superbikes, electrics, adventures, supersports and naked classes to hash out a few standouts. These are competitive categories loaded with exceptional rides, and we…
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Sacrificing a little comfort for style is not unheard of in the custom scene. But what happens when your goal is to throw comfort out the window altogether? This svelte Ducati Monster 620 from Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles is the answer. Matěj Sysel and his band of custom bike enthusiasts at Gas & Oil…
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Walt Siegl’s work has graced the pages of Bike EXIF since the publication’s early days. Based in New Hampshire, USA, the Austrian-born…
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The Ducati SportClassic range is universally adored, but some SportClassic models get more love than others. The limited edition, Öhlins-equipped Paul Smart…
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The adventure bike spectrum is expanding far and wide, with more brands jumping into the fray, and powerplants ranging from 300 to…
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This edition of Speed Read is our sportiest one yet, jam-packed with custom superbikes. First, we profile a Ducati ST3 sport tourer-turned-café…
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Although we usually fawn over custom motorcycles here at Bike EXIF, you can also find us glued to our screens during the…
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At this point in his career, Rough Crafts designer Winston Yeh is almost cheating. He has such an extensive catalog of top-tier…
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What makes a brand new motorcycle a worthy investment? If you’re buying off the showroom floor, you’re definitely playing the long game,…
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If it’s rare, exotic and European, the chances are you’ll find it at Brooklyn’s Moto Borgotaro. Owner Peter Boggia is a man…
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