We’ve got two very different track bikes on offer this week: a modern BMW endurance racer, and a Ducati 999 from XTR Pepo. Plus a XSR700 rally edition by Deus, sexy bolt-on upgrades for the R nineT from Hookie Co., and a simple but stylish short film from Age of Glory.
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Any designer knows: sometimes you need to give your client what they need, rather than what they’ve asked for. When Yamaha asked Hookie Co. to customize an XSR700 for the Yard Built program, the brief was “Playful, sporty and classic.” Not feeling the throwback vibe, the Dresden-based team decided to build something modern—even slightly futuristic—instead.…
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The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit it, some customs are destined to spend their lives on display, or seldom ridden. But for every show pony, there’s a workhorse out there. Like this thoroughly practical—yet still handsome—classic BMW boxer from…
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One of the BMW R nineT’s biggest strengths is its modular construction. You can unbolt the rear part of the frame, and unplug sections of the wiring harness without bricking the electronics. It’s good news for pro builders, and even better news for weekend warriors who want to change things up without too much sweat.…
Read more »The correct answer to ‘How many bikes?’ is always ‘one more.’ And these two dapper Yamaha XS650s from German wunderkind Nico Mueller…
Read more »Hookie Co. are one of the most exciting new custom shops to have emerged in recent times. On the surface they’re a…
Read more »Today is a momentous day for Bike EXIF. For almost ten years we’ve been showcasing the world’s best custom motorcycles, selecting the…
Read more »Any garage accustomed to working on older motorcycles has to shift their thinking when customizing a modern machine. With a brand new…
Read more »Bikes from Hookie Co. always make us smile. The motto of the shop is ‘enjoy the good,’ and that easy-going attitude is…
Read more »Ten years ago, Honda CB cafe racers were a huge part of the custom renaissance. Low slung CBs were everywhere, ‘brat cafe’…
Read more »It’s more fun to ride a small bike on the limit than a brute at half throttle. That’s the theory, anyway—and it’s…
Read more »We love seeing custom builders’ personal rides. Most of these guys spend their days wrestling with the restrictions of commissioned work, so…
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