The new Royal Enfield twins are a godsend for custom builders. By modern standards, they are simple on both the mechanical and electrical fronts: you don’t need a degree in Electrical Science from MIT to change the instrument panel. They’re also affordable. In the US, prices for the Interceptor start at a mere $5,799, which…
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Custom motorcycles are a form of visual and mechanical art. But this remixed KTM 250 Duke tells a musical story too. It’s the work of Thrive Motorcycle, one of the shining stars of the booming Indonesian custom scene. And it inspired its owner, electronic music producer Kimo Rizky, to create a unique track.
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If there’s a rising force in the modern custom world, it’s Indonesia. It’s no longer surprising to see a world-class middleweight café racer roll out of a Jakarta workshop, and the top shops are now spreading their wings and tackling the heavy metal. One of those shops is Thrive Motorcycle, with a sweet succession of…
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Most of the customs that cross our desks come from Europe and the States, but there’s some really interesting stuff happening further afield. We visited Kustomfest in Indonesia a couple of years back, and were floored by the ingenuity of the local talent. Based in Jakarta, Thrive Motorcycle are one of the shining lights of…
Read more »When asked to reveal their influences, builders can come up with some pretty odd answers. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen…
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