The post-War R51/3 is one of the all-time classic motorcycles, and instantly recognizable as a BMW—complete with early boxer engine and ‘plunger’ rear suspension. But despite their venerable age, R51s can still be picked up at auction for less than US$20,000. Over 18,000 R51/3s were built, and a fair few of those are slowly decaying…
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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…
Read more »Most of the customs that cross our desks come from Europe and the States, but there’s some really interesting stuff happening further…
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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