Most successful custom builders are based in big cities. They need the client base, the close network of suppliers, and the buzz of a metropolis for inspiration. But one of the top workshops in France is based in the tiny medieval town of Chauvigny—tucked away in the middle of nowhere, about four hours south of…
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The Triumph Street Scrambler is one of those bikes that does everything well. It’s well designed and well made, with a crackin’ good engine and the ability to handle the occasional trail ride or (slightly) slippery stuff. But what if you want a little more off-road ability, without losing the charm of the bike, spending…
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Is there any motorcycle genre more evocative than the ‘desert sled’? The very name conjures up images of blasting across the sandy shrublands of Baja. ‘Dual sport’ or ‘enduro’ just doesn’t cut it. For Brit bike fans, the heyday of the desert sled was from the mid 50s to the early 70s. Triumph twins ruled…
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This week’s selection is as varied as they come—from a new, ultra-modern electric motorcycle, to an eclectic BMW boxer with raw finishes. Plus we have two entries from Poland: a rough and ready Honda CB450 scrambler, and a Triumph Scrambler 1200 with supermotard style.
Read more »Triumph’s current modern classics are wonderfully designed machines that recall the marque’s history, while offering contemporary performance. But their complex electronics and…
Read more »It’s hard to express just how much Mark Drury loves vintage Triumphs. In his own words, he’s a “self-confessed Meriden groupie,” but…
Read more »If you’re anything like us, you probably spend the odd moment fantasizing about your ideal garage. But after seeing the latest project…
Read more »There are bikes that look ‘busy,’ full of angles and ancillaries, pumped up like a bodybuilder on show day. Then there are…
Read more »There’s something about a classic Triumph dirt bike: the appealing proportions, the chunky rubber, the swept-back bars and the plush seat. Put…
Read more »We love show bikes for their cutting edge design concepts, wild engineering and straight-line performance—but they’re not much use in the real…
Read more »The motorcycle industry is replete with modern replicas of classic machines. These days, you can buy bikes that mimic the style of…
Read more »We love sidecars, but they’re usually sedate rather than sporty. And a classic café racer with a chair? That’s even more rare.…
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