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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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