Few modes of transportation can rival the elegance of the wooden boats made by the renowned Italian company Riva. But what if you could capture that sophistication in a well-executed classic sidecar rig? That’s exactly what the French sidecar specialists, Alternative Sidecar, have just done. Based in Ablon-sur-Seine (about ten miles from the Parisian city…
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We love Honda Groms and we love sidecars, so this brilliant little rig from Industrial Moto is a double-shot of perfection for us. It was built as a present for a disabled lad, and comes from Tyler Haynes of Industrial Moto in Virginia, USA. Tyler is an accomplished custom bike builder, but he has history…
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An incredible Norton sidecar racer from Australia, a tribute to NCR co-founder Rino Caracchi from Italy, and a chunky go-anywhere BMW R100GS from the States. Plus news of a land speed record attempt featuring Max Biaggi … on an electric bike.
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We love sidecars, but they’re usually sedate rather than sporty. And a classic café racer with a chair? That’s even more rare. So we love the look of this most unusual combination from sunny Queensland in Australia. The ‘Cold Brew Cafe Racer’ comes from Tom Gilroy of Purpose Built Moto, and it’s built around a…
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As we all know, customs and coffee go together like eggs and bacon. In some shops, the espresso machine gets more of…
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Kingston’s classic BMWs are elegant customs that take our breath away, time after time. But there’s something we haven’t seen Dirk Oehlerking…
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Motorcycle styling has always been conservative rather than revolutionary. Even the most famous machines from history fit into a very obvious lineage…
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We can normally recognize a Revival Cycles build immediately. The bikes have top-level craftsmanship, perfect proportions and tasteful finishes. But this bizarre…
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The most attention-grabbing motorcycle is not an MV Agusta F4 or even a vintage Brough Superior. It’s a sidecar rig: Park up…
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Spring is in full swing in the Austrian Alps. And we can’t think of a more stylish way to wander around the…
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The custom industry has always attracted larger-than-life characters. But Italy seems to attract more characters than most. As well as the perennial…
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I’ve always had a soft spot for Ural sidecars. Yes, they’re relics from a bygone age, and their reliability is hotly debated…
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