You don’t collect trophies from the illustrious Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show without being a master of your craft. But the full extent of Kengo Kimura’s talent goes far beyond just his skill with metal. The man behind Heiwa MC has a sharp eye and excellent taste—he builds elegant machines that defy convention without screaming…
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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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The modern day Triumph Bonneville no doubt owes its popularity to its looks. It’s a handsome machine out the box, with a lot of room to tweak it further and make it look even better. But what separates a lightly modded Bonnie from a professional custom job? This 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 holds the answer.…
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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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Even after more than 120 custom builds, Tamarit Motorcycles isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. In their continued search for motorcycling…
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I spend time around people who love old English bikes, and I feel like the Triumph Bonneville T140 cops a bit of…
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The Spanish masters Tamarit give us a peek at their 101st build, Norton reveal the revamped V4SV, and CCM throw the wraps…
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Some of the most prolific custom shops out there have found success by settling on a winning recipe, then replicating it countless…
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It’s all about mixing modern components and classic style this week. We’ve got a Triumph Bonneville from Spain, a BMW K1100 from…
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Hayden Roberts once quipped that when he moved from England to California in the early 2000s, it was “about 40 years too…
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Unless you’re handy with a grinder and welding gear, it’s not cheap to put a custom bike in your garage. But if…
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