Released in 2008, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 should have been a big hit for The Motor Co.; an athletic Sportster fashioned after the iconic XR750 flat tracker. But it never quite stuck. One theory is that it was too sporty for dyed-in-the-wool Harley fans, and not sporty enough to entice new riders. But you could also…
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The name of Kengo Kimura’s workshop, Heiwa, means ‘peace’ in Japanese, and his logo depicts a flying pigeon. Those sound like random facts, until you look at the custom motorcycles that Kimura-san builds and see these themes repeated in every single one. This custom BMW R100 is a prime example. Like everything else from Heiwa…
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AKT Motos is one of the biggest motorcycle marques you’ve probably never heard of. Based in Colombia, the company was started 20 years ago by a group of entrepreneurs who wanted to supply the local market with practical and affordable bikes. They’ve become one of the country’s most popular brands, with a range that includes…
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Argentina’s LBC Motorcycles leads the charge this week, with a HRC-themed Honda CB750 street tracker. We then look at the redesigned Ducati Panigale V4, a custom Triumph Thruxton from Tamarit Motorcycles, and an Indian Scout with vintage Scout chops.
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The faithful Honda NX650 Dominator has proved to be a popular custom-build donor over the years. It could be due to the…
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Before Indian created the FTR, hooligan flat track racers were modifying their Indian Scouts to go fast and turn left. One of…
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We’ve all heard legends of the classic K-series BMW’s reliability, but the tale of this BMW K100 street tracker takes the cake.…
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The weekend is just about here, so what better way to celebrate than with a spicy two-stroke street tracker? This wild Yamaha…
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Back in 1969, the Honda CB750 was considered the pinnacle of motorcycle performance. But it’s the way that the CB evolved over…
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Richard Pollock has an enviable problem; an order book that’s bursting at the seams. The ink has hardly dried on the story…
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The BMW R80ST is one of the few classic BMW boxers that can legitimately be called lithe (relatively speaking, at least). Derived…
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“How are we doing on the CB project?” The question weighed heavy on my brain as I considered the plateaued progress of…
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