Your complete guide to custom Triumph motorcycles, from classic Bonnevilles built in the Meriden factory to more recent specials based on liquid-cooled bikes built at Hinckley.
We cover everything from cafe racers to street trackers to bobbers, and from parallel twin to the latest high performance triples. Discover the parts and performance upgrades that’ll take your own Triumph to the next level, and read our reviews of the latest Modern Classics—including the groundbreaking Triumph Bobber.
Tamarit Motorcycles has enough plug-and-play parts in their catalog to turn any Triumph modern classic into a passable café racer. But the Spanish shop also knows how to take a bike like the Triumph Thruxton, and turn it into something truly spectacular. With over 100 custom Triumph builds in their portfolio, they’ve learned a thing…
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In the 60s, a Rickman Metisse Triumph was the bike to own if you wanted to go scrambling. But technology has moved on, and modern off-road racing motorcycles are faster, lighter and sharper than the legendary Metisse. That said, they’re also a lot less pretty. Like many other race bikes of the era, the Metisse…
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Unveiled this week: a custom Indian FTR, designed by Sideburn and Cheetah. Plus a Triumph Bonneville from Indonesia, a Triumph Bobber from France, and an impossibly slick Ducati Monster 600 café racer from Italy.
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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 to look for, most passersby can’t tell the difference between a modern Triumph Bonneville and a 1970s T140 as it zips past them. And it gets even better when you add some judicious…
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Variety is the spice of life, so we’ve rounded up four custom motorcycles from four different countries, all built using vastly different…
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The modern day Triumph Bonneville no doubt owes its popularity to its looks. It’s a handsome machine out the box, with a…
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We’ve got two very different Triumph Thruxton customs on the menu this week. One is a liquid-cooled supercharged brute, and the other…
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Your weekly dose of moto-goodness kicks off with two motorcycles that put the “Speed” in “Speed Read.” We start with a supercharged…
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The air-cooled Triumph Thruxton remains a solid base for a custom motorcycle. Thanks to the enormous numbers they sold in—and the internet—parts…
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This weekend’s edition of Speed Read starts off with four of our favorite words—“Suzuki Katana” and “AC Sanctuary.” We also profile a…
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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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The value of a precious stone is rarely negotiable. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are priced based on cut, clarity, color, and carat…
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