As the electric motorcycle market continues to grow, so does the custom electric scene. But it’s forcing builders to change tack. Electric production models are ultra-modern and loaded with tech—so it makes more sense to focus on cosmetics, rather than to dive in too deep under the hood. That’s exactly what the Dutch custom house…
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The S4R has got to be one of Ducati’s greatest hits. The water-cooled Monster used a retuned DOHC 996 engine with eight valves and a stout 113 hp, weighed just 425 pounds (193 kilos) dry, and sported a single-sided swingarm. And it was good for over 145 mph (235 kph). The S4R can still hold…
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Let’s be honest: a lot of custom scramblers are more about the show than the go. They look good, but a trip down a muddy forest track would likely result in a thick stripe of mud on the back of your waxed cotton jacket. This new Buell build from Holland is entirely more practical, though.…
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Curating a publication like Bike EXIF is a daunting task. Selecting the right motorcycles to feature is more art than science: it’s as much about gut feel as following a set of rules. This Yamaha XV920R from Moto Adonis, for example, won’t appeal to everyone. Part scrambler, part street tracker, it’s a bit scrappier than…
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Five years ago, if we were asked to describe the stereotypical café racer it would probably be a Honda CB. Today, the…
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