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Sleeping bags aren't always practical for motorcycle camping. Thankfully, these down quilts, flame-proof blankets and base layers provide great…| Bike EXIF
Sleeping bags aren't always practical for motorcycle camping. Thankfully, these down quilts, flame-proof blankets and base layers provide great…| Bike EXIF
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
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
It used to be that if you wanted a retro-styled helmet to match your retro-styled motorcycle, your choices were a handful of open face lids from a small pool of manufacturers. But given the proliferation of modern classics in recent years, having feature-rich retro full face helmets has become de rigueur among helmet brands. Today, we're sampling full face helmets with vintage style from three companies—one of which usually focuses on more modern gear, and two of which focus solely on class...| Bike EXIF
Priced at just $149.99, the SMK Retro full-face is a remarkable offering in the throwback helmet segment for café racers and scramblers.| Bike EXIF
STG Tracker is one of the most versatile custom workshops in operation today. The Argentine duo of Marcelo Obarrio and Germán Karp works on myriad makes and models, constantly flitting between different build styles. So if you give them carte blanche on a project, you can bet they'll deliver something highly imaginative—like a Royal Enfield bobber with a bespoke frame and a dazzling livery. The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is a cracking donor bike for a custom build. It's not crazy expens...| Bike EXIF
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
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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
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
Our weekly offering of custom motorcycle news features three modern classics from different parts of the world. Japan's Heiwa MC delivers a handsome Triumph Bonneville bobber, Ireland's Medaza Cycles customizes the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, and Germany's Woidwerk serves up a pair of modern BMW boxer customs. Triumph Bonneville T100 by Heiwa Motorcycle Kengo Kimura never misses. The founder of Japan's Heiwa MC is a regular fixture on Bike EXIF, consistently impressing with the elegant custom ...| Bike EXIF
You might not know Sam Clercx's name, but you've seen his work. He launched his career at the tender age of 15 as an intern at Ironwood Motorcycles, under the guidance of Arjan van den Boom. He's had a hand in many of the amazing machines that have graced our pages—and he's learned a thing or two, judging by this beautifully executed BMW boxer bobber. “I was there with Arjan when he built the Mutant, and most of the other BMWs that put Ironwood on the map,” Sam tells us. “It was an ex...| Bike EXIF
In Europe, the Sultans of Sprint competition produces some of the wackiest drag bikes, year on year. It's written in the rules: contestants vie for gold over an eighth-mile track, but points are also awarded for imagination and creativity. It means we end up with some very eccentric motorcycles, like this BMW-powered race bike. 'Achilles' is entered into the 'Factory' class at Sultans of Sprint, and was built as a side project by an engineer and a designer who both work on the car side of BMW...| Bike EXIF
The moment we saw this outrageous custom BMW R 1300 R, we thought of Philip Ludwig. A veteran of the Sultans of Sprint series and the man behind Kraftstoffschmiede, he’s made a name for himself building wild, boxer-powered BMWs—like his 2019 stunner, Achilles. Our suspicions were right. Philipp has been with BMW for years, working in both the automotive and motorcycle divisions, and is currently part of Motorrad’s R&D team. This R 1300 R is his latest creation—built inside BMW’s pro...| Bike EXIF
When S&S Cycle build a custom, they don't cut any corners.| 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
Chris Scholtka's modern take on the cafe racer genre is as sharp as it gets.| Bike EXIF
A crisp restyle, Gixxer suspension and a classic BMW M Sport paintjob. We're sold.| Bike EXIF
There’s a lot to be said for a good old-fashioned muscle bike.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
A shining star from last month's Mooneyes festival in Japan.| Bike EXIF
Built with parts from a K1100, a K1200, and a Ducati Panigale.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
Photo galleries and build stories showing the most exciting Triumph Bonneville customs, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers.| Bike EXIF
The exact definition of 'café racer' is often debated, but it holds a special meaning for Kenji Heianzan, founder of the Japanese workshop Minami Motorcycle. “We pursue what we call the 'Way of the Café,'” he tells us. “It's a philosophy that values quiet confidence, balance, and street presence, without pretense.” Minami Motorcycle is a small two-man operation based in Meguro—a quiet residential ward in Tokyo. They have a particular affinity for iconic Japanese bikes like the Hon...| Bike EXIF
If you've ever fantasized about building a Harley-Davidson Sportster flat tracker, there's a good chance that you've pinned a couple of Richard Pollock's bikes to your mood board. Better known as Mule Motorcycles, Richard has been building flat trackers since day dot and has mastered the art. He can make a Sportster go fast, turn left and look spectacular. His latest custom Harley Sportster is pure fire. Built for a friend who races in the Hooligan flat track series on the US West Coast, it h...| Bike EXIF
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Mirrors are the bane of any custom motorcycle builder. They're useful for seeing what's behind you and keeping the authorities off your back—but the wrong mirrors can easily ruin an otherwise tidy cockpit. I've tried my fair share of cheap and nasty bar-end mirrors, many of which are now scattered around various corners of my garage. So when our friends over at Purpose Built Moto offered to send me a set of their universal Scrambler mirrors for my Triumph Bonneville, I was pumped. The Purpo...| Bike EXIF
Michelangelo famously said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” I've long suspected that Yuichi Yoshizawa applies a similar philosophy to building custom motorcycles. The frontman of the Japanese workshop CW Zon has the ability to take even the most mundane motorcycle, stare into its soul, and turn it into something magical. This time, he's done it to the venerable 1981 Yamaha XV1000. Known as the TR1 in some markets and the Virago in others, the XV1000 featur...| Bike EXIF
Progress resumes on Honda CB550 Street Tracker project, as we tackle some final fabrication to prep for a custom motorcycle wiring harness.| 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
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
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| 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
Offering high performance minus the sport bike aesthetic and rider demands, the iconic Ducati Monster has spawned many breathtaking customs.| 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
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
Find the latest motorcycle builds from Cottbus-based customizer Chris Scholtka of Motocrew.| Bike EXIF
You can often tell when a custom motorcycle has been built merely to gawk at, and when it's been built to be ridden. This rowdy Harley Sportster flat tracker leaves little room for doubt. Inspired by the iconic Harley XR750, it hits all the right aesthetic notes, with a build spec tailored to daily abuse. It belongs to Romain Leclerc—a filmmaker based near Toulon on the French Riviera. As a teen, Romain rode BMX with a group of friends who called themselves 'Les Pirates.' Years later, the g...| Bike EXIF
This week's list starts with the first custom Honda Gyro X we've ever featured, courtesy of Deus ex Machina's Japanese outpost. We then feature a Harley Evo chopper by CW Zon, a Moto Guzzi Le Mans by 46Works, and a Honda CB360 from the only builder not based in Japan—Slipstream Creations. Honda Gyro X by Deus Japan Honda has manufactured some quirky and adorable bikes over the years. This offbeat custom from Deus ex Machina in Japan uses one of them as a base; the Honda Gyro X. In productio...| Bike EXIF
The Virago was Yamaha’s first attempt at a V-twin motorcycle, and also one of the first mass-produced bikes to use a monoshock for the rear suspension.…| Bike EXIF
Triumph Bobber: Find the latest photos, reviews and profiles.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
Known as the 'Flying Brick,' the BMW K100 was a series of four-cylinder bikes manufactured by BMW from 1983 to 1992. As the supply of R-series airheads…| Bike EXIF
News, reviews and photo galleries of the finest classic and vintage motorcycles. Essential browsing for enthusiasts, collectors, customizers and restorers.| Bike EXIF
Like a connoisseur of fine wine, art, or vintage vinyl, every Ducati Monster enthusiast has an era they swear by. For Tony Prust at Analog Motorcycles, it's the mid-2000s—specifically, the Ducati Monster S2R 1000. “I cut my teeth customizing my own 2007 Ducati Monster S2R 1000, back when I started getting into motorcycle customization,” Tony tells us. “I tailored bits and pieces like belt covers, lowered the dash and headlight, and actually sold some of those modifications to other Mo...| Bike EXIF
On the first weekend of December each year, the Pacifico Yokohama convention center is filled to the brim with highly imaginative machines for the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. There's a whole lot going on—from crazy engineering to retina-searing paint jobs. But one Japanese custom builder stands out for entirely different reasons. Shiro Nakajima, otherwise known as 46Works, wows year after year with his tastefully restrained racing-inspired customs. A trained engineer and former boss of th...| Bike EXIF
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Six cylinders, 1,649 cubic centimeters, 113 liters of storage space, and more electronic aids than you can shake a stick at; the BMW K1600 GTL is a high-tech behemoth, built to devour miles in supreme comfort. It's the first bike we'd pick for a cross-country trip, grinning widely as its six inline pistons spool up like a row of angry hornets. But it's the last bike we'd want to customize. Thankfully, Yuichi Yoshizawa doesn't share our reservations. The frontman of the hit-making Japanese wor...| Bike EXIF
Based in Caxias do Sul, a town in Brazil's hilly Serra Gaúcha region, Caffeine Custom is fast becoming a regular on these pages. They celebrated their tenth anniversary last year, and wanted to celebrate in style with a special custom build. The stars aligned when a customer approached them to create a slick Honda CB500F café racer for short rides and events. “The client wanted a Honda Four that maintained some original aspects, such as the mechanical aspects and the tank,” says shop bo...| 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
Long relegated to youth and playbike riders, the heyday for electric dirt bikes has somewhat lagged behind the catapulting popularity of other e-bike segments; I guess many of us just aren’t ready to give up our clutch levers. Expect that to change in coming years though, as today’s electric bikes are coming closer to meeting and exceeding their internal combustion counterparts. The KTM Freeride E platform has proven to be a serious contender year after year, and the 2025 model is hot off...| Bike EXIF
Richard ‘Mule’ Pollock has been modifying his motorcycles since the age of 16 and was able to turn it into a profitable endeavor by the early ’90s. While he’s mastered a myriad of styles, there’s no denying Mule’s signature builds are street trackers.| Bike EXIF
Photo galleries and build stories showing the most exciting Harley-Davidson Sportster customs, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers.| Bike EXIF
Dubbed the Widowmaker for its hair-trigger two-stroke triple, there are few more infamous bikes than the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.| Bike EXIF
Despite what hardcore adventure riders will tell you, most adventure bikes never leave the asphalt. Not that there's anything wrong with that—thanks to their ergonomics, adventure bikes work great as sports tourers too. Which is why The Motor Co. has just released the road-focused Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST. Unveiled four years ago, the Pan America 1250 signaled Harley's bold entry into the already crowded adventure bike scene. Powered by Harley's then-new Revolution Max engine, it...| Bike EXIF
Royal Enfield Interceptor: Find the latest photos, reviews and profiles.| Bike EXIF
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Discover the best (and latest) street tracker motorcycles—custom bikes that take their design cues from the world of flat track racing.| Bike EXIF
Galleries and build stories covering the finest bobber motorcycles, or bikes built in the 'bob job' style, usually featuring a stripped-down look.| 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
The Yamaha SR150 is Taiwan's best-kept secret. Exclusively manufactured and sold locally, the cheap and cheerful single sold in droves in its heyday, mostly to commuters and delivery riders. It's no longer in production—but it's found new life in the custom scene. We've seen slick custom SR150s from workshops like Hide Work Custom, TwentyTwo Custom, and Twist.Co. But this plucky Yamaha SR150 bobber comes from an outfit that's new to these pages; Balls Custom. Based in New Taipei City, the c...| Bike EXIF
Given how long the chopper scene has been around, builders are spoilt for choice when sourcing parts for their projects. But finding the right engine, frame, and running gear for a custom chopper is only half the struggle. You need to know exactly which parts to pick—and you need to know how to combine them to create a cohesive machine. Martin Becker at MB Cycles excels at this. The German custom bike builder is a matchmaker of sorts, combining bits from wildly different sources to create j...| 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
One thing we rarely talk about in the custom world is the ability of the rider. But maybe we should. Because a client who takes a Gixxer to track days and runs fast laps is unlikely to be happy riding a retro roadster with Firestone tires and a flat spot in the middle of the rev range. So when we heard that Bolt Motor Co. had built a bike for a four-time World Champion, we were intrigued. Their client was Jorge Martínez Salvadores, known as 'Aspar,' and the bike is a 1981 Honda CBX1000 inlin...| Bike EXIF
The annals of motorcycling history are filled with ‘tweeners’—motorcycles that improved upon outgoing models, but eventually fizzled out to make way for the next generation. Just like the Honda CBX 750 F. The CBX 750 F was an update on the beloved (and indeed iconic) CB750, but it wasn't nearly as popular, and wasn't really sold in the US either. It was pretty cool in its own way though, with a 'modern' DOHC 16-valve motor and radical sport touring styling that, like most things from th...| Bike EXIF
This edition of Speed Read is our sportiest one yet, jam-packed with custom superbikes. First, we profile a Ducati ST3 sport tourer-turned-café racer from France. Then we run through a Honda CBX1000 restomod from Dubai, Buell's new Freedom Edition Hammerhead, and a Nicky Hayden Edition Honda RC51 that's just popped up for sale. Ducati ST3 by Jerem Motorcycles Despite its sport touring prowess, you could say that the Ducati ST3 is the most Honda-looking Ducati that Ducati ever made. The squar...| Bike EXIF
The danger with commissioning a custom motorcycle is that you end up with something so unique, or expensive, that it’s not viable to sell it in the future. Of course, this is only a problem if you actually plan to let the bike go... which the owner of this outrageous Honda CBX1000 never will. This CBX was built by Dutch shop WiMoto, and belongs to a gentleman named Reinoud. The previous owner had already poured a lot of love and money into customizing it—but was then diagnosed with termin...| Bike EXIF
The R100 was the mainstay of BMW's range between 1976 and 1996, giving it an incredible 20-year production run. It's now hugely popular with custom…| Bike EXIF
The iconic Indian Scout has been in production, on and off, since 1919—and is increasingly popular with custom motorcycle builders.| Bike EXIF
The world's most exciting custom motorcycles, from cafe racers to bobbers to scramblers and street trackers.| Bike EXIF
The most unlikely custom motorcycle tops this week's assortment of machines; a Ducati Indiana flat tracker. We also profile a Honda Transalp from Bolt Motor Co., a cheeky Yamaha XSR155 scrambler, and an ex-Barry Sheene Suzuki TR750 that's up for auction at Bonhams. Ducati Indiana 'Von Tracker' by Francis Von Tuto History may have forgotten the Ducati Indiana, but those who lived it aren’t so lucky. There was a time when all the Italian marques all wanted a piece of America's 'factory choppe...| Bike EXIF
If there's one man who knows how to eke every last bit of performance out of a flat tracker, it's Richard Pollock. The man known as Mule has been building (and racing) them since long before Bike EXIF was even conceived, and has built some of the most lust-worthy trackers to ever grace these pages. So it's little wonder that his latest creation—a full-throttle Hooligan flat track racer—is such a tour de force. If you're not familiar with the American Grand National Hooligan Championship, ...| Bike EXIF
Even though the Harley-Davidson Evolution Sportster is no longer in production, it's eons away from going extinct. There are plenty of second-hand Evo Sportsters kicking around, and no shortage of aftermarket parts for them. And as long as the Sporty is still in play, masters like Richard 'Mule' Pollock will be on hand to extract the maximum potential from it. Most of the Sportsters that roll out of the Mule Motorcycles workshop are either bona fide flat track race bikes, or street trackers t...| Bike EXIF
Ever since Harley-Davidson went quiet on the future of the seemingly ill-fated Bronx streetfighter, we've been waiting for The Motor Co. to build something truly spicy with their 150-horsepower Revolution Max engine. The new Sportster S is a step in the right direction, but it's held back by confused styling, a hefty visual weight, and cruiser-like ergonomics. Perhaps the answer lies within the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 instead. The Harley Pan America made waves in the adventure motorc...| Bike EXIF
Toshiyuki 'Cheetah' Osawa has had a busy year. Hot on the heels of a collaboration with Indian Motorcycle and Sideburn Magazine that debuted at the Bike Shed Show, he already had another deadline looming; Born Free 14. Osawa-san was on the prestigious invited builders list for the fourth time, and wanted to bring a bike worthy of the accolade. Even though he's a regular on the show circuit, Cheetah's bikes aren't trailer queens. With a background in flat track racing, he builds custom motorcy...| Bike EXIF
Crunching the numbers to pick the 10 best custom motorcycles of the year is a headache. But picking my personal favorites is even harder—especially when you consider the caliber of the machines that we regularly feature. As has become my process, I start with a short list of 30 to 40 bikes, then spend a few days whittling that down to a manageable size. To level the playing field, any bikes that are already highlighted in our ranked Top 10 are eliminated, and the remaining candidates are sh...| Bike EXIF
The new BMW F900GS has only just hit the scene, and VTR Customs has already got their grubby paws on it. Other highlights this week include a Rotax framer from the UK, a BMW R100GS rally replica from the US, and a look at Biltwell Inc.'s new collaboration with Santa Cruz Skateboards. BMW F900GS by VTR Customs If you've ridden the new BMW F900GS, you'll know it's a marked improvement over its predecessor. Gunning for rivals like the Yamaha T7 and Triumph Tiger 900, BMW has not only given their...| Bike EXIF
News and exclusive photos of the world’s most iconic racing motorcycles. Essential browsing for enthusiasts and collectors, racers and restorers.| Bike EXIF
Deus Ex Machina is a global lifestyle brand founded in 2006 in Australia, combining a love for motorcycles, surfing, skateboarding and outdoor culture…| Bike EXIF
One of the enduring charms of old BMW motorcycles is that they are virtually unkillable. Even if, against all odds, you do manage to put one out of commission, chances are you have a connection to someone with the know-how to resurrect it (or you possess the skills yourself). But how many people can construct a functional BMW boxer from a jumble of mismatched parts? At a glance, this graceful machine looks like a regular, albeit incredibly tasteful, vintage BMW R60 restomod. But it's actually...| Bike EXIF
Restomods by their very nature appear simpler than fully customized motorcycles, but they're usually harder to get right. Customization leaves you free to change whatever you want, but a restomod demands good judgement and even better taste. You need to know when to zig and when to zag—treating the original bike with respect while making just the right number of changes. It's a dark art that Unikat Motorworks has mastered. Based in Wroclaw, Poland, the custom workshop's latest project is a ...| Bike EXIF
We open this week's proceedings with a modern Kawasaki Z900RS with miles of retro style, before pivoting to a Ducati Frankenbike with a gleaming paint job. We also examine the new Ducati Multistrada V4, and take a peek inside Shinya Kimura's workshop, courtesy of the fine folks at Prism Supply. Kawasaki Z900RS by American Dream Takashi Matsuda is the man behind the brilliant American Dream workshop in Kashihara City, Japan. Specializing in classic Kawasaki Z-series bikes, they’ve been build...| Bike EXIF
The German boutique motorcycle manufacturer Krämer blasts onto the page this week with the lightweight Krämer APX-350 MA race bike. Also on offer are a retro-fabulous Ducati 848, a Yamaha Virago café racer, and Thornton Hundred's hopped-up Triumph Bobber. 2025 Krämer APX-350 MA The lightweight racing world has a new kingpin—the 2025 Krämer APX-350 MA. Designed to separate the wheat from the chaff in the MotoAmerica Talent Cup spec-series, it’s a precision tool crafted for riders seri...| Bike EXIF
Known for his classy café racers, Dustin Kott threw the rule book away to build a Triumph Daytona bobber for Born Free. Other highlights this week include a razor-sharp BMW K1100, a retro-fabulous Suzuki GSX-R1100, and the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900. Triumph Daytona 500 by Kott Motorcycles Dustin Kott is no stranger to these pages, with a long list of satisfied clients aboard his custom café racers. But when he received an invite to exhibit a bike at the 15th running of the Born Free show,...| 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
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