The new(ish) Royal Enfield Bear 650 is handsome enough as-is, but that didn't stop Spain's Fuel Motorcycles from turning it into a rally-inspired desert shredder. We take a closer look at it, along with the BMW Concept RR superbike and an Akira-inspired electric motorcycle. Royal Enfield Bear 650 by Fuel Motorcycles The Royal Enfield Bear 650 has been a home run for the Indian company. A scrambler-ized version of their popular Interceptor 650, it scores high on both specs and style, with a de...| Bike EXIF
Just over a decade ago, Bruno Forcella had the nutty idea to build a chopper with an electric drivetrain. The minimalistic hardtail evoked myriad reactions, ranging from intrigued to downright vexed. But Bruno was undeterred—so he's just built another electric chopper, with even more features than the last. Based in Switzerland, Bruno is an electrical engineer who builds bikes under the moniker Sine Cycles. Like most artisans, Bruno had a head full of ideas after building his first battery-...| Bike EXIF
A pair of clever electric utility bikes built to go from city to forest in a snap.| Bike EXIF
Endurance racer style for the venerable Kawasaki Zephyr.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
This week's compilation is jam-packed with new releases from major OEMs. We take a look at the new KTM 390 SMC R and 125 SMC R, the updated Yamaha XMAX sport scooter, and the LiveWire S2 Alpinista electric sport standard. A plucky Yamaha SR500 flat tracker lurks in their midst, flying the flag for custom motorcycles. 2025 KTM 390 SMC R and 125 SMC R We’re only three weeks into 2025 and, to our shock, KTM has actually produced a good-looking motorcycle—two of them, in fact. Despite the com...| Bike EXIF
Custom shops are already looking at electric motorcycles, modifying models from Zero and converting Honda Cubs. Here’s a selection of electrifying builds.| Bike EXIF
In the world of electric motorcycles, the upstart is king. A small company with big ideas can grab an off-the-shelf electric drivetrain, rapidly prototype its concept, and massage it into a working motorcycle. And they can do it quicker than what it takes a major marque to get buy-in from the myriad internal departments that hold the reins. NUEN Moto only burst onto the scene a couple of years ago, but their first made-to-order electric motorcycle, the NUEN N1-S, is ready. And, like everythin...| Bike EXIF
The electric motorcycle debate has raged for as long as Bike EXIF has been around. The most common criticisms come from framing electric bikes to traditional bikes; range, cost, and the lack of vibration and noise. But what if we considered them complements to their petrol-driven counterparts, rather than replacements? It takes one look at the parking lot at LAND MOTO in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to see that the electric mobility company thinks this way. “We're all motorcycle enthusiasts here a...| Bike EXIF
Building a café racer with an older motorcycle usually involves two phases; getting the bike running, and customizing it. And if the bike is really beaten up, the first phase can be the hardest—especially if the engine is too far gone. Marshall Hewitt had a novel approach to this particular challenge. This ex-police 1991 BMW K100 was a true basket case when he found it, with a seized engine among the myriad issues that needed attention. So Marshall side-stepped the problem entirely, by sim...| Bike EXIF
As the annual EICMA trade show wraps up in Milan, we're taking a look at some of our favorite highlights from the past week. We start with the new Royal Enfield Classic 650 and Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, then examine the bonkers 2025 KTM 1390 Super Duke GT. Husqvarna brought their new Pioneer electric dirt bike to the show, while Honda showed off a wild V3 prototype engine. 2025 Royal Enfield Classic 650 Although Royal Enfield's twin-cylinder 650 platform has spawned several new bikes, each allurin...| Bike EXIF