Like the Honda CX500, the Yamaha Virago is one of those “sow’s ear” bikes: it’s a challenge to make a silk purse out of it. Plenty of custom builders have taken the bait, and a few have succeeded. This Virago from Kerkus in Malaysia is an oddball example, but there’s a reason for it. “The…
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A Yamaha Virago with Ducati superbike suspension from the US, a stripped down Ducati 1198S Corse from France, a Norton Commando from Japan, and a very sporty Sportster Roadster from Spain.
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Despite having a population of almost ten million people—more that Denmark or Switzerland—Hungary has a pretty low profile on the European custom scene. Maybe it’s because the country is tucked away in Central Europe. Or maybe Hungarians hide their lights under a bushel. Judging by this very sharp custom Yamaha TR1, however, there’s at least…
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Curating a publication like Bike EXIF is a daunting task. Selecting the right motorcycles to feature is more art than science: it’s as much about gut feel as following a set of rules. This Yamaha XV920R from Moto Adonis, for example, won’t appeal to everyone. Part scrambler, part street tracker, it’s a bit scrappier than…
Read more »Think of a custom Yamaha Virago, and you’ll probably picture a sleek, waspish build from Greg Hageman or Moto Adonis. The seats…
Read more »Five years ago, if we were asked to describe the stereotypical café racer it would probably be a Honda CB. Today, the…
Read more »The Benelli Mojave is an endangered species. In the 1960s, it was virtually disposable, and sold by a chain of department stores.…
Read more »When it comes to old motorcycles in need of resurrection, owners often face a dilemma: restore to original spec, or rebuild as…
Read more »Not many custom builders have been invited to display their bikes in Harrods and the Saatchi Gallery. But then again, England’s magnificently…
Read more »If there’s one name you need to keep an eye on in 2014, it’s ER Motorcycles (short for ‘Espresso Racer’). Founded in…
Read more »Are there any remaining doubts about the resurrection of the Yamaha Virago XV920? If so, this latest build from Greg Hageman of…
Read more »Two years ago, John Ryland finished his first customer build—a groundbreaking Yamaha XV920 that effectively launched Classified Moto onto the custom scene.…
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