In the thriving world of BMW R-series customization, there’s a strong design trend in Europe that hasn’t taken off in other countries yet. The core features are a floating single seat, chunky tires, small guards, lots of black, offset lights and super clean lines. Builds from the Amsterdam shop Ironwood are the perfect example. The…
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Since its release in 2013, KTM’s 390 Duke has become a staple in the entry-level segment. It’s amassed a slew of awards but despite its plus points—a sub-330lb dry weight, modern reliability and high-end suspension—the little Duke is one of the most commonly-overlooked platforms for customization. One of the handful of shops that have recognized…
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Next year, the Yamaha SR400 will be celebrating its 40th birthday. It’s been in production since 1978, aside from a brief hiatus ten years ago for a fuel injection transplant and emissions upgrade. There are a few other two-wheeled dinosaurs still around, but the Yammie is reliable, can still keep up with urban traffic, and…
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A classic Dunstall CB750 up for sale, a wild Honda Monkey minibike from Thailand, and a BMW R80 wearing the iconic M Division colors. Check out the machines that revved our engines this week.
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Read more »The Honda GB250 is one of those small bikes with a big heart—in this case, an air-cooled single that pumps out a…
Read more »Let’s say you’re a relatively new convert to motorcycling. And you want a custom bike, something a little smaller and cheaper than…
Read more »When Warwick Lyon started work on this Sportster 48, he wanted to build a modern interpretation of a café racer with elements…
Read more »Brisbane is Australia’s third biggest city. It’s the capital of Queensland, the unfeasibly huge ‘sunshine state.’ Queensland is also an idyllic environment…
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