Richard Pollock has been building motorcycles since before Bike EXIF existed. With such a tenure comes a measure of consistency; the man behind the Mule Motorcycles moniker never disappoints. Although Mule is best known for his impeccable Harley flat trackers, he does just as well with other marques too. His latest project is a 2005 KTM 525 EXC with an erratic backstory and one heck of an attitude. “It started out as a 'well used' trail bike that was street plated,” Mule explains. “I bo...| Bike EXIF
We've seen our fair share of custom bikes that could be classified as works in progress. Some have been cobbled together crudely while waiting patiently for parts to arrive. Others look complete, until you scrutinize them and discover a lack of wiring—or the infamous 'Bluetooth brakes.' Richard 'Mule' Pollock operates on another level. This pristine Harley Sportster street tracker is ready to shine at a show or tear up the streets. But Mule still has a laundry list of mods that he plans to ...| Bike EXIF
In Taiwan, small bikes rule the roost. The country is bursting with sub-200 cc commuter motorcycles, many of which are produced locally. They're easy to handle in tight traffic, robust, and easy to maintain—and since they're not subject to the same taxes as bigger bikes, they're more affordable too. The utilitarian nature of these plucky single-cylinder machines means that, although they're visually bland, they're also very simple. And that makes them ripe for customization. The Taiwanese w...| Bike EXIF
Some motorcycle manufacturers have dipped their toes in the custom scene, but few have dived in head first like Royal Enfield. The Indian marque has made motorcycle customization a core component of its marketing strategy. That’s a bone-dry way of saying they sponsor events, fund custom builds all over the world, and then tell people about them. I’ve been watching Royal Enfield's Custom and Motorsport department grow for the past few years and wanted a piece of the action. My magazine, Si...| Bike EXIF
Taiwan’s blossoming custom motorcycle scene regularly introduces us to domestic-market bikes that would be considered obscure almost anywhere else. The Kymco KTR 150 is a firm favorite among local workshops, as are the humble commuter machines from Hartford. Another nimble runabout has just emerged from under the radar: the Suzuki BS125. Manufactured in Taiwan during the 1980s and sold exclusively on the local market, the Suzuki BS125 was a single-cylinder, two-stroke motorcycle that quickl...| Bike EXIF
There are literally dozens of companies making tuning parts for Harley-Davidson engines. But not many have the experience of S&S Cycle, the outfit set up in the 1950s by George Smith and Stanley Stankos. S&S are still at the forefront of the Harley tuner scene half a century on. And when they build a custom, they go balls-out. This Sportster, for example, has a 100 cubic inch motor, vestigial racing bodywork and a name to match: ‘Death Tracker.’ “This story begins with a dilapidated 199...| Bike EXIF
If you live outside of Taiwan, you're probably not familiar with the Yamaha SR150. It was exclusively made and sold locally, and eventually discontinued. But the flourishing Taiwanese custom scene has given it a second lease on life—and thrust it into the international spotlight. This is the third custom Yamaha SR150 we've featured recently, and each has come from a different workshop. This one's the work of Huang Wen Chi of Hide Work Custom, based in Taoyuan City. He goes by 'Achi,' and he...| Bike EXIF
It's not always pretty when the worlds of fashion and motorcycles collide, but some companies know how to do it right. Vietnamese apparel brand NUEN is a fresh face on the scene, but their first custom motorcycle build proves that they're not playing around. Built using a 2015-model Ducati Scrambler 800 and named 'Nu-One,' this street tracker's stark and minimalistic vibe is representative of NUEN's overall design ethos. The brand has its roots in Sweden, and founder Gia Nguyen is dead set on...| Bike EXIF
The traditional definition of a street tracker is a motorcycle that has all the trappings of a flat tracker, with the addition of lights, street-biased tires, and a front brake. But what if you took the concept a step further, and sprinkled some supermoto ingredients into the mix? You'd probably end up with something like this spicy custom Sportster 1200. The bike belongs to and was built by Xavi Dynamische—a Barcelona-based enthusiast who loves café racers, streetfighters, and supermotos ...| Bike EXIF
Discover the best (and latest) street tracker motorcycles—custom bikes that take their design cues from the world of flat track racing.| Bike EXIF
The uncomfortable truth about custom motorcycles is that for every good one built, there are dozens of bad ones. All too often you'll come across custom bikes that have been crudely cobbled together with no regard for good taste—or safety, even. This 1999 Moto Guzzi California was one such bike, until Massimo Rinchiuso rescued it. “The California was previously customized using poorly matched parts, with many malfunctioning parts and poorly made modifications,” says Massimo, who runs Fu...| Bike EXIF
Richard Pollock has an enviable problem: a full order book. Just last week, we featured a stunning Harley Sportster street tracker in his signature Mule Motorcycles style. It turns out that he churned out a second Sportster around the same time, and it's just as wild. The project was conceived when Mule's client brought him a very unique Harley-Davidson motorcycle—an early 'iron' XR750 flat tracker that had previously been owned by the late Allan Girdler. A lifelong racer, journalist, and f...| Bike EXIF
Like most skilled craftsmen, Richard 'Mule' Pollock can turn his hand to myriad custom motorcycle build styles. But there's one particular type of bike that sits closest to the center of his wheelhouse; the street tracker. Mule has extensive experience building and racing flat track bikes, and he knows just how to repackage them for street use. So if you're looking for a Harley Sportster street tracker with a nostalgic American flat track racing vibe, specced for spirited road use, he'll deli...| Bike EXIF
Pierre Terblanche has penned countless motorcycles in his career, but he's best known for the 11 years he spent at Ducati. In that time, the South African designer became infamous for designing bikes that were polarizing at first but went on to become successful. The Ducati 999's boxy bodywork and stacked headlights upset Ducati purists, but it was wildly successful on the race track. The Ducati Hypermotard was a massive departure from the Italian marque's usual fare, but it was immensely pop...| Bike EXIF