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Honda scramblers

Scrambler builders often choose a Honda as the donor bike. The best starting points are the single cylinder thumpers, such as the tough XR series and the popular NX650 Dominator. Both have bulletproof and easy to work on engines.

Other builders will choose older but even simpler Hondas from the 1960s and 1970s, such as the vintage CB and CL bikes, which also have a good parts supply.

Here’s a selection of the best custom Honda scramblers from recent years.

Custom Honda NX650 Dominator adventure bike

Bush-built: A Honda NX650 Dominator adventure build from Australia

5 HOURS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Adventure riders know that the more your motorcycle falls over, the less you worry about your motorcycle falling over. It’s an essential philosophy if you plan to take your bike into the rough stuff. And it’s the reason that the fuel tank on this Honda NX650 Dominator is full of dings. The Dominator belongs to Tristan…

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Honda XL 250 restomod by Mule Motorcycles

Bulletproof: A crisp 1972 Honda XL 250 by Mule Motorcycles

1 WEEK AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

The reliability of Honda motorcycles is legendary. When this 1972 Honda XL 250 arrived at Mule Motorcycles, Richard Pollock had a long list of performance upgrades and cosmetic changes to work through. But when it came to the engine, some timing adjustments and a carb rebuild were all it took for the 51-year-old thumper to…

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Honda CLR 125 CityFly scrambler

Young Gun: A Honda CityFly scrambler built by a teenager

1 MONTH AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Moritz Bree is only 19 years old, but he’s already made a dent in the custom scene. He first blipped on our radar seven years ago, when, at age 12, he built a custom bike with Dirk Oehlerking from Kingston Custom. Then, when he was 16, he took up an apprenticeship at Reier Motors in…

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Custom Honda CRF250L by Deus Japan

Skate or die: A custom Honda CRF250L with a skateboard rack

6 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

When I was a kid, my skateboard took me everywhere. It was a chunky Variflex (that’s all I could get in our small town), complete with neon rails and a tail guard. I couldn’t do a kick flip and I could barely ollie—but I could go anywhere, and I had fun along the way. These…

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Custom Honda NX650 Dominator by Neuga

Working Class Hero: A custom Honda NX650 Dominator from Budapest

Many Honda Dominator customs use the same template. Swap the fuel tank for something slimmer, trim the subframe and you’re halfway there.…

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Honda CB360 scrambler by Slipstream Creations

Retro chic: Slipstream’s Honda CB360 scrambler

The custom scene is scattered with craftspeople that do more than just build awesome motorcycles. James Fawcett is a prime example. As…

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Custom Honda XR600 by Ellaspede

Ctrl Z: Ellaspede rebuild their first Honda XR600

The Honda XR600 has a cult following across the globe, and for good reason. As the original king of the Baja 1000,…

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Custom Honda C105T Trail 55 by Perry Wilson

Lil’ Red Sled: A custom Honda Trail Cub from Colorado

The legendary Honda Super Cub is known for being the world’s most produced vehicle, and the poster child for Honda’s most memorable…

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Custom Honda ST125 Dax by K-Speed

Diabolical: K-Speed’s gnarly Honda Dax custom

Every time Honda releases a modern iteration of one of their iconic pint-sized motorcycles, K-Speed pounces. The Thai workshop and parts manufacturer…

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Honda XR650R built for Matt Helder of the Arctic Monkeys

Hit Machine: A Honda XR650R from Mule Motorcycles

Repeat custom is the lifeblood of most businesses, including bike builders. Ten years ago, Matt Helders bought a very sharp Triumph T100…

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Honda NX650 Dominator scrambler by HB-Custom

Hat Trick: HB-Custom refines the Honda Dominator recipe

Creating a knockout recipe takes a lot of trial and error. But once you nail it, everyone wants a taste—which is why…

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Custom Honda CG125 motorcycle

WKND Warrior: A Honda CG125 scrambler from Portugal

There’s a tipping point where a hobby turns into a career, and Sérgio Almeida is sitting on it. Based in Portugal, he…

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