It’s time for a scrambler build. Well… I know that this is not really a Scrambler when You take on to modify a dual-sport motorcycle, a segment that is already where it should be. But hey, Yamaha XT sits between SR – which is a … Read More ›
Category: Custom bikes
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 ›
A motorcycle described as an “Art Piece” on every blog or the builder’s website. I like to consider the range of the word “art” in reference to mass-produced stuff – like a motorcycle (You can check my thoughts here). The debate here never ends… reaches … Read More ›
“The beast” from Spain. This is a turbocharged Kawasaki KZ1000 Drag Bike. It doesn’t look like a straight to the track performance machine. There is a stylish and temperamental touch to it, except the pure power of the visible engineering. But don’t get distracted by this bespoke, custom-made monocoque bodywork… This thing … Read More ›
I will admit, that I don’t know much about Nuovo Falcone. This fact is something that will change pretty soon; I’ll dig a little deeper to familiarise myself with the story. But I do know two things right now: Nuovo Falcone is not the best looking Italian … Read More ›
There are three types of builds. One: builds that follow the criteria of a particular segment. Two: builds that break the rules of pt one – on purpose, often brave and controversial experiments that not everybody likes, and sometimes end up as a disaster. Three: builds that … Read More ›
If I were to guess without knowing the facts, I would say that this must be an Italian motorcycle. It just looks so good – that it had to come from the Modena region. Well, we are not that far from there… This BMW R100R … Read More ›
This build is actually a representative of a short series motorcycle line- by Lucky Custom from Argentina. It’s their 67th project, but 6th (and the latest) of “The Cobra” series. And I have to say – that this build is fantastic. They made these a kind … Read More ›
The Pantah… one of my all-time Dream Garage members. This youngtimer is more important to the history of Ducati motorcycles than many people remember. It was the Pantah, with its belt-driven cams, desmo valves, 90° L-Twin and iconic trellis frame (with the engine as a … Read More ›
Another build from Mandrill Garage. But so much different than the previous one (link here). Previously I featured a nice and easy scrambler based on the Kawasaki W800. This time it’s a complete mix of styles, segments and almost sci-fi components. The donor bike: 2014 … Read More ›
About this build, I needed to consider into what category it goes in. By stretching the definition – I put it into (Contemporary) Cafe racer type. As it kind of fits the meaning, I wrote about (here), quite nicely while philosophising about the fashion for … Read More ›
This motorcycle is an example of one unique approach to building a cafe racer. The composition of the airbrushed tank, wooden tail section and bright colours. In the builder’s words: It all started with a challenge from a client. If we could agree to finish a … Read More ›
Suzuki GN400 is quite a rare donor bike. It’s been featured here once – a few months back as a project from Ventus Garage; This is the second build based on this bike. I guess that it got cancelled just after three years of production, … Read More ›
Cycle Guide claimed in 1980 that Honda CB750F with its new 77-hp engine can “accelerate with the fury of a one-litre hyperbike” and possessed “magical cornering qualities never before found on a four-cylinder street bike.” Although this upgraded 750 didn’t look as classy as the … Read More ›
I was looking forward to seeing Jacek Mulak’s new creation, that was teased here and there on the forums and groups… And here it is. Cardsharper Custom’s take on this quite mediocre, but yet – iconic donor motorcycle. Honda CX500 “Eat my Dust” Scrambler I … Read More ›