Unless your internet’s been down for the past year, you probably know about the phenomenon that is bagger racing. MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers is a six-race series for big race-prepped American V-twins, complete with fairings and panniers. It sounds ridiculous, but it’s produced some gnarly racing—and some pretty wild machines. Roland Sands Design are…
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There’s a lot to like about the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The styling is ace, it’s a doddle to ride, and running costs are minimal. It’s also a bargain—with extremely low pricing in most markets. If the Continental GT has any kind of downside, it’s engine power. The parallel twin is smooth and easy to…
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There are literally dozens of companies making tuning parts for Harley-Davidson engines. But not many have the experience of S&S Cycle, the outfit set up in the 1950s by George Smith and Stanley Stankos. S&S are still at the forefront of the Harley tuner scene half a century on. And when they build a custom,…
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Our friends at ICON Motosports in Portland have a unique way of promoting their motorcycle gear. They’re known for producing off-the-wall videos filled with tire smoke and wheelies, and for building bonkers custom bikes that complement the aggressive styling of their goods. ‘Homemade Sin’ is their latest masterpiece; an S&S Cycle-powered Dyna, with Honda bodywork…
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Over the past fifteen years, Martin Becker of MB Cycles has carved out a reputation as one of the best custom Harley…
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The moto scene is sizzling this week, with Triumph launching its new Trident middleweight, news of a major custom exhibition in San…
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Like many accomplished customizers, Martin Becker has lived an eventful life. For almost twenty years he’s been building bikes in the beautiful…
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We’ve never run a feature on a bike from South Korea before. The local custom scene is tiny, and builders are heavily…
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If you’re looking for a classic American tourer, a Harley Electra Glide is just the ticket. They were popular with police departments…
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I’ve just swung a leg over the most exclusive production motorcycle we’ve ever tested: the $85,000 Arch KRGT-1. It’s a made-to-order performance…
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We’d love a glimpse inside Max Hazan’s head. His machines are elegant and visceral, and we’re left wondering how he actually builds…
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Winning the AMD World Championship of bike building takes skill, genius and commitment. And Fred ‘Krugger’ Bertrand has done it twice. Judging…
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