Can a motorcycle ever be classified as a piece of art? The debate is endless, and there’s no right or wrong answer. For some, there is art to be found in the pure functionality of a race bike. For others, the pinnacle of creative skill and imagination is a build from Orange County Choppers. Many…
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Sven Wedemeyer is one of Bike EXIF’s best-kept secrets. The Berlin-based photographer is deadly behind a lens, and he’s got impeccable taste too. He’s shot some killer bikes for us over the years, and tipped us off many times. But today we’re putting Sven himself in the spotlight, with one of his own projects—this irresistible…
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We’ve been fans of Shiro Nakajima’s work since Bike EXIF kicked off eight years ago. From classic restorations to full-on race bikes, he’s able to turn his hand to anything that requires high-end craftsmanship and an eye for detail. Nakajima is best known as the man who started up Ritmo Sereno, the Tokyo shop famous…
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The rise of the ‘modern classic’ is brilliant news for riders who prefer retro styling. But even the best examples of this genre fall a hair short of perfection. Maybe the seat is too wide, ruining the lines. Or the muffler is too big, or the lighting too bulky. It’s usually the result of legislation,…
Read more »We wonder if Stefano Venier knew what a hit his ‘Tractor V75‘ would be when he created it. Based on a 90s-model…
Read more »You don’t see many customs based on brand new motorcycles. It’s usually a good few years before the grinder is fired up…
Read more »There’s a Moto Guzzi V7 Classic in my garage right now, so when I heard that Cafe Racer Dreams were starting work…
Read more »James Hammarhead needs no introduction here. One of the USA’s most thoughtful bike builders, he’s the creator of the Jack Pine—one of…
Read more »Ritmo Sereno’s work is nothing less than automotive art. The latest special edition to roll out of the Tokyo workshop is this…
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