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Yamaha XS650 chopper by Purpose Built Moto

Master Stroke: Purpose Built Moto’s svelte Yamaha XS650 chopper

1 DAY AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

They say that perfect is the enemy of good. But when it comes to high-end custom motorcycles, shouldn’t perfection be the goal? Having never built a custom motorcycle in this style before, that’s the standard that Purpose Built Moto set for themselves with this Yamaha XS650 chopper. Delays with parts and other builds meant this…

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Speed Read: A Paul Smart-inspired Ducati Monster S2R and more

1 WEEK AGO / NO COMMENTS / LATEST MOTORCYCLE NEWS

Our friends at Australia’s Purpose Built Moto lead the charge this week, with a stunning custom Ducati Monster S2R that recalls the iconic Paul Smart Ducatis. We then hop over to Indonesia to profile a sassy Yamaha MT-25-turned-adventure bike, look at a vintage Triumph T140 from Spain, and drool over a classic Honda CB450 with…

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Custom Zero FX electric supermoto

Silent Supermoto: A custom Zero FX by Purpose Built Moto

4 WEEKS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES / ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE

The Zero FX dual-sport is the lightest, most dirt-friendly model in the Californian company’s range of electric motorcycles. Its 289-pound weight isn’t just good on the dirt—that kind of thing bodes well in the city too. The FX is narrow with upright ergonomics, and, being electric, it’s virtually silent. The only gripe we have with…

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Speed Read: A custom Suzuki SV650 retro racer and more

2 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / LATEST MOTORCYCLE NEWS

Leading the charge this week is a custom Suzuki SV650 that has no business looking as good as it does, courtesy of Australia’s Purpose Built Moto. In hot pursuit are a carbon-clad Ducati XDiavel, a Manga-inspired Honda CB750 Hornet, and a wild BMW R1250RS drag bike.

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Ducati SportClassic GT1000 by Purpose Built Moto

Yellowjacket: A waspish Ducati GT1000 by Purpose Built Moto

The Ducati SportClassic range is universally adored, but some SportClassic models get more love than others. The limited edition, Öhlins-equipped Paul Smart…

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Custom Triumph Bonneville by Purpose Built Moto

Desert Special: A custom Triumph Bonneville by Purpose Built

The best thing about modern classics is their ability to pass for vintage bikes on the street. Although seasoned motorcyclists know what…

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The latest motorcycle news and customs

Speed Read, April 16, 2023

We’re starting and ending with two color-matched Ducatis this week; a Ducati Pantah restomod from Australia, and a Ducati 749S custom from…

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Custom Triumph Street Twin, Thruxton 1200, Moto Martin Suzuki Katana, Harley-Davidson Nightster Special

Speed Read, January 22, 2023

A stunning Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s followed by a pair of lightly modded modern Triumph twins, a look…

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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…

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Custom Suzuki GSX1400 by Purpose Built Moto

Four to the floor: Purpose Built’s custom Suzuki GSX1400

Modern inline-four muscle bikes from Japan appeal to my practical side—they’re big, comfortable, reliable and have gobs of power. My only gripe…

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Custom Triumph Bonneville T140 by Purpose Built Moto

Retro Rescue: PBM’s custom Triumph Bonneville T140

I spend time around people who love old English bikes, and I feel like the Triumph Bonneville T140 cops a bit of…

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Suzuki GN250 scrambler by Purpose Built Moto

Little Animal: A Purpose Built Suzuki GN250 scrambler

If you haven’t succumbed to the charms of smaller motorcycles by now, it’s probably because you haven’t ridden one yet. That’s the…

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