Speed Read, December 11, 2022
Two thumpers lead the charge this week; a KTM 640 Duke from Spain and a Suzuki DR650 from Australia. We also take a look at the limited edition MV Agusta Tamburini Corse F43, and Heiwa MC’s latest Triumph.
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Stealthy style: Vagabund’s custom KTM Freeride EX-C
Modern dirt bikes are the epitome of form following function. Narrow fuel tanks are easier to grip with your knees, flat seats enable you to shift your weight around, and plastic bodywork can be replaced after a crash. It’s why they’re so formulaic in their design. Vagabund Moto are here to inject some style into…
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Speed Read, October 9, 2022
For your eyes only: a KTM 690 with all-aluminum bodywork, a humble Daelim commuter turned beach racer, a Ducati 1098S café racer, and a special James Bond edition Triumph Speed Triple RR. We also say goodbye to one of motorcycling’s greatest racers, Phil Read, who sadly passed away this week.
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Corner Killer: An AMPed up KTM 690 supermoto
As factory supermotos go, you could do a lot worse than the KTM 690 SMC R. Featuring a 72 hp single packed into a taut 324 lbs package with sharp handling, it’s a bike made for unadulterated hooliganism. The owner of this particular 2019-model 690 supermoto loved most things about it, save for one big…
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Vinduro: A retro take on the KTM 500 EXC Six Days
Named after the famed International Six Days Enduro, the KTM 500 EXC Six Days is one of the best enduro race bikes…
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Speed Read, May 22, 2022
This week’s offering includes two very different Honda CB750 customs from two different parts of the world. But first, we look at…
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Vagabund 350 Safari: The Ultimate KTM kit
In Britain Marmite, the yeast extract spread, is hugely popular. But although millions of jars are sold every year, it’s a very…
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Bike to the Future: Eight extrapolations of moto morrow
The world ahead of us is constantly changing with every passing moment and every decision made. The future is unpredictable, but that…
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Speed Read, February 13, 2022
This week we’ve got a limited edition machine from the German car tuner Brabus, a delightful R nineT cafe racer from Switzerland,…
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Yellow Arrow: Gas&Retro finesses the Vitpilen 701
If you want a fast and agile bike for blasting around tight city streets or swooping country roads, you can’t go wrong…
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Ride Free: A KTM Freeride EX C electric scrambler
Any conversation about electric motorcycles will eventually turn to gripes about range and charging times. But if you just want to hoon…
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Mumbai Modified: A KTM 390 Duke scrambler from India
These days, the methods used to build custom motorcycles are as diverse as the designs themselves. Some builders lean on modern tech…
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