Half a century old, and looking better than ever. This Shovelhead from one of Japan's longest-running custom shops is dripping with amazing details.| Bike EXIF
In Egyptian mythology, Bennu is an ancient deity associated with creation and rebirth. Depicted as a bird, it is believed that he may have been the original inspiration for the legend of the phoenix—which is exactly why the owner of this enchanting 1978 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead named it after him. Even though the donor bike was almost a half-century old, this story of rebirth has less to do with the bike's restoration, and more to do with the man behind it. It comes from Hideki Hoshikawa,...| Bike EXIF
The Japanese custom scene has its leading lights; superstar builders with résumés that include coveted show trophies and high-profile OEM collaborations. But there are also highly skilled craftsmen who manage to fly under the radar—like the builder of this captivating Harley Electra Glide bobber, Shintaro Kido. Kido-san runs his one-man shop, Kid Custom Factory, out of Fukuoka—a port city situated on the northern shore of Kyushu Island. He started his career at a factory that built form...| Bike EXIF
A shining star from last month's Mooneyes festival in Japan.| Bike EXIF
Have you noticed how photographers often favor the right-hand side of a motorcycle? Sometimes it's because the bike's side stand has it leaning over to the left, making it awkward to capture a good angle. Other times, it's because the right-hand side is simply more visually appealing than the left. That's not the case with this 1970s Harley Shovelhead, which features a burly open primary, a bespoke oil tank, a hand-shifter, and a handmade exhaust system—all on the left side. It's the work o...| Bike EXIF
Diamond Atelier impresses with an uber-slick BMW boxer built for the race track, while Japan's Infiniti Motorcycle builds a stunning Harley-Davidson bobber. We also profile a brawny Suzuki Bandit 1200 café racer and the brand-new Yamaha R9 sportbike. BMW boxer 'MK Race' by Diamond Atelier Diamond Atelier is back and in a big way. From hip scramblers to sleek street bikes and everything in between, the Munich-based workshop has a long list of incredible builds. For their latest release, they ...| Bike EXIF