Three artists, three styles, three projects. A trio of world-renowned tattoo artists have been brought on by Indian Motorcycles to...
As if we didn’t see this one coming. America’s beloved motorcycle manufacturer has just gone and dropped a commissioned custom...
What happens when you stuff a 618 cc L-twin engine into a hardtail built entirely of custom, one-off parts? An ‘impractical’ beauty of a project with the devil in the details – and apparently it’s a common sight to the Aussies at Machine1867. “Machine1867 is a one man operation,” cites...
It was touch and go there for a while, but it seems like we’re out the other side and able...
Yanko Design has been covering some custom beauties lately – and this time, they’ve gone and found a ‘shape-shifting’ motorcycle. ...
This 1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago has undergone extensive customization with a range of unique components. These custom additions include a stainless-steel two-into-one exhaust system, a modified rear subframe, a tubular swingarm, a distinctive saddle, customized control switches, and an adapted inverted fork. In addition, it features an enclosed driveshaft, dual...
When is an R 18 not an R 18? When the hood straps, louvered panels, and dual-grill nose cone play...
I am pretty sure that after living in lockdown for so long, I have begun to forget just what it...
This 1978 BMW R80/7 was modified by Upcycle Motor Garage into a bobber and fitted it with military-spec Firestone tractor tires. The bike showcases a distinctive two-tone green finish on an R80/7 frame, expertly fabricated behind the BMW neck and down tubes. The lowered engine and rigid rear end contribute...
When a bloke at Onehandmade decided to take on an iconic 1979 Ducati MH900e, there was so much to balance....
The FXRX-Wedge is a custom motorcycle built in 2010 by Dougz Custom Paint & Fabrication in collaboration with S&S Cycle...
Want to want to design and build your own exclusive and unique motorcycle? How about collaborating directly with designers and technicians to create a motorcycle that will be a unique standalone piece of premium prettiness? You don’t have far to look, because we’ve just had a gander at a press...
While two-wheeled Kawasaki bikes continue to play Bonnie and Clyde with the “Top Gun” franchise, the sun-kissed shores of Algarve...
This is a custom-made race bike built by Joe Schmidt. The engine is punched out to 750cc and uses a...
Lord Drake Kustoms’ slicked-back aesthetic has just rolled out on some custom RSD wheel work for a build called the Sportster Bobber RSD – a bit of eye candy whose genres are literally in the name, and the influence shows. For those of you not familiar with this custom shop,...
Down & Out Motorcycles has skillfully transformed this Triumph Bobber Black into a unique and stylish custom bobber and boasts...
We’ve got bikes inspired by all kinds of things here at wBW. From the tattoo-inspired bikes courtesy of Indian Motorcycles,...
In this video from TFLbike, we get to explore a 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 custom that has been through various transformations over the years. Originally factory-equipped, the bike has undergone a series of modifications to suit the owner’s preferences and style. Various components from Kinetic Motorcycles, such as knurled grips, foot...
You really can’t call your company Combat Motors and not have some inspiration from militaries past and present. Therefore, on...
I know a bunch of you have been gristling over the lack of function in custom builds of late. Sure,...
https://youtu.be/0dDa8869-FY Today, Royal Enfield has officially lifted the covers in their Custom Super Meteor 650, a bike whose debut was highlighted by her entrance to moto society proper. As seen in the coverage above, RE’s new sweetheart was revealed at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip, which is currently celebrating their anniversary...
The Brawler GT, created by Dar Holdsworth and Darwin Motorcycles, embodies their vision of an all-American motorcycle that can be...
What happens when you chuck an S&S Cycle V-twin into a café racer? For reference, S&S are the guys that...
Tucker Powersports has just announced that they are obtaining Kuryakyn Holdings LLC, a leader in the design and manufacturing of premium aftermarket motorcycle and powersports products. The report came from a press release on Tuesday of this week, along with the information that Tucker plans on incorporating Kuryakyn products into...
In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
Big Red’s been known for a few of their bikes over the past almost-century, from 1949’s original 50cc “Dream D,”...
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) has come and gone for another year of raising funds in support of men’s health – and accompanying the millions of memories is a collection showing off a brain-boggling bike build. The “Radial Nerve” is a unique product of Marcellous de la Rosa, a man...
I know what you’re thinking. “How in bloody sausages does a bike like that rake in $45,000 at an auction?”...
Kevil’s Speed Shop, a Torquay-based motorcycle tuning house and cafe racer specialist, has transformed this BMW R100 into a one-of-a-kind...
This 1973 Norton Commando 850 Interstate was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring a Manx-style fuel tank, a custom bump seat and tailpiece, clip-on handlebars, rearsets, a Dunstall-style exhaust system, a Mikuni carburetor, and a Tri-Spark electronic ignition module. It clinched the title of Best British Cafe at the 2022...
In 2007, Gregg DesJardins of GC Customs crafted an unparalleled streetfighter motorcycle, representing the pinnacle of customization. Starting with a...
Fresh off the belt comes a feral FTR that sports American, Japanese and British racing heritage, with the full treatment...
This 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Roadster epitomizes the café racer aesthetic, featuring a potent 1,200cc V-twin engine paired with a five-speed transmission. It boasts a striking Vivid Black finish adorned with ivory accents and bold red pinstripes. Notable features include a lowered suspension, extended swingarm, triple disc brakes, and distinctive...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
Daniel Delfour, an experienced violin maker, decided to channel his artistic sensibility into crafting a truly extraordinary motorcycle. Combining a...
I love a good build that fights stereotypical norms – and Žiga Petek’s work on this R65 is a key example of just that. According to coverage from BikeEXIF, hopping from a lightweight touring machine to café racer extra-ordinaire took a completely new approach to design and more than a...
The 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport is a custom creation crafted by Tyler Lunceford of North Motorcycle around 2011. It showcases...
What happens when you put Lambo paint on an Indian drag bike? All sorts of magic. According to a report...
This stunning Suzuki GS1000 was transformed through a two-year custom ‘restomod’ reconstruction. The frame of this unique GS1000 was developed to accommodate a tailor-made seat, while the swingarm was expertly designed to host a larger rear wheel. This motorcycle boasts lightweight Akront spoked wheels adorned with a combination of Pirelli...
The BMW K1100LT motorcycle, despite being heavy and expensive, had a powerful engine and high-quality components, making it a popular...