A couple of fraternal Triumph twins from Istanbul kick off this week’s batch of customs, followed by an e-bike built for the vertical thrills of the Wall of Death. Moto Exotica brings us their maximalist Royal Enfield Himalayan, and our old friend CW Zon is back with his unique take on Triumph’s massive Rocket 3R.…
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Triumph makes some of the best adventure bikes out there—including one machine that, on the surface, seems like an unlikely candidate. The Triumph Scrambler 1200 is technically classified as a modern classic, but it’s actually a bonafide off-road ripper. By combining vintage looks with great ergonomics, a big front wheel and long, cushy suspension, the…
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A Triumph Scrambler from a crew that knows Triumph’s modern classics inside out, a Mike Hailwood homage from Japan, a new middleweight twin from Moto Morini, and an electric bike that eschews traditional motorcycle design. Jump in and take your pick.
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When you buy a new dirt bike, you expect the factory to offer you a stripped-down, light-as-can-be machine, ready to ride away. But in the early days of off-roading, this wasn’t the case. Most dirt bikes were essentially road bikes that customers stripped down and lightened themselves, with no dedicated off-road steering or frame geometry.…
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Most successful custom builders are based in big cities. They need the client base, the close network of suppliers, and the buzz…
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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’…
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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…
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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.…
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Triumph’s current modern classics are wonderfully designed machines that recall the marque’s history, while offering contemporary performance. But their complex electronics and…
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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…
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If you’re anything like us, you probably spend the odd moment fantasizing about your ideal garage. But after seeing the latest project…
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There are bikes that look ‘busy,’ full of angles and ancillaries, pumped up like a bodybuilder on show day. Then there are…
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