I’m pretty hyped recently. I feel like a kid that’s just got a new toy. A toy he’s been wishing for many months. And the dream just came through. I bought a 1993 Suzuki GSX-F 1100. A very neglected bike, that’s been through a lot… … Read More ›
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I was just about to feature a Ducati build. Based on a Monster donor bike, with a vintage vibe and candy looking paint and stylish titanium exhaust. As it was a build based on a really fast version of the legendary naked bike by Ducati… … Read More ›
So here it is. My choice to pick up this base for a “cafe racer” build: 1982 Suzuki GSX750S Katana. After almost two years since I bought the bike in boxes – it’s officially published:) I aimed to make something unique, contemporary and improved over the … Read More ›
And here’s another Katana. Precisely 1982 Suzuki GSX1100 one by Macco Motors. These builders from Spain, specialize mainly in Triumph motorcycles. But don’t avoid other brands and challenges (I strongly recommend to check their portfolio!). This build is a nice story of saving a motorcycle … Read More ›
When I saw this bike’s photo somewhere on the internet – I immediately knew that something was off here. When I figured out what was it, I liked it even more. But when following the links, I found that Dave Solomon (an admin of the … Read More ›
This one should have been online months ago. Due to some mixup with local motorcycle magazine, I was blocked. But finally – here it is, or to be more precise: here they are. The “Good and Evil” Virago Twins from Moose Motodesign Pipeburn wrote about … Read More ›
I genuinely have a weak spot for this bike. And (surprisingly) it’s not because of Tom Cruise in Top Gun. It was up to the GPZ900R Ninja vs Suzuki GSX-S Katana when I was choosing my donor bike for the custom build. I was inspired … Read More ›
I will always be a big fan of oil-cooled Suzuki bikes. I had an Inazuma myself (GSX1200). Loved the bike, the looks and the powerplant. Therefore I’m pleased to show another one of the species – this time it comes from Marseille, France. Banb Motorcycles … Read More ›
Macco Motors will always have a special place on this website. It was one of their builds, that pushed me to search for and then modify my Suzuki GSX750S “Katana”. It was the “Iron Fist” that started it all along with the Icon 1000 build: The … Read More ›
Suzuki Bandit. Quite an icon, that is a perfect reflection of Suzuki philosophy: a good and affordable motorcycle, with a brilliant engine coming from a full family of legendary oil-cooled units… It’s just their way – to release a bike that is reliable, simple and … Read More ›
This build from 2015 is quite remarkable. I’d like it to be a prediction of a new era of custom motorcycles. I can see it slowly launching and gaining momentum. I don’t know how big will it be, but personally – I’d want it to explode … Read More ›
Every interesting BMW model is described in source material with a quote: “Producer introduced this motorcycle to stop being labelled as boring”. It seems like an impossible task. For decades trying to break the stereotype, that just doesn’t let go. I don’t think they are … Read More ›
This thing was all over the web recently. I was hesitating if I should follow and put it here. I decided to do it – for 1 reason: it’s really not often when You see a CBX750 modified. Most of the builders go for a … Read More ›
It’s been over a year since I wrote a little rant about a similar subject: what kind of nonsense is being produced today as a “factory-custom” inspired motorcycles. So I decided to follow up on the topic but in a more general manner. Cafe Racers built … Read More ›
So this would be another “This is how You fix a BMW R NineT” post, but I don’t want to repeat myself… let’s get on with what’s important. This BMW R NineT while looking totally different than the original… has one really outstanding feature. Something … Read More ›