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 ›
Lightweight, single cylinder enduro segment wouldn’t be complete without the Yamaha XT600. Just like with the XJR – XT was also manufactured for decades. Yamaha has a talent for building reliable and versatile motorcycles, that stand the test of time well. It was only matter of … Read More ›
I was never a hardcore fan of the Monster looks (in this case – it’s an S4R version from 2004). I love the way it rides, the sound, the philosophy. But it doesn’t speak to me regarding the appearance. Even when approached by the artists … 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 ›
Kawasaki Zephyr is an underappreciated classic (at least in some regions of the world). It looks nice. It is a proper tribute to a legendary Kawasaki Z1. Every single version is an inline four, air-cooled, twin cam. They even released a couple of series with spoked wheels. … Read More ›
KTM LC4… the whole Supermoto segment – while being an obvious step up in the evolution of a Scrambler, a vintage offroader born in the 1930’s… Ultra lightweight and versatile… simple, rough and cheap. Often called a “fun bike”… usually has one serious problem: terrible … Read More ›
It seems like there is a fashion for CBX around the corner, as this is another one featured within a couple of weeks apart. This particular build has two fathers: Francesco “Paura” Curci (designer and well known Italian rapper) and Angelo “Low” Caliendo (builder and customizer). The donor … Read More ›
This 2017 BMW R NineT is not a typical custom build. One: You don’t see many of these, made to look like an old R-series BMW. R NineT has a personality of its own – being a tribute to the old-fashioned R series. Acting as the … Read More ›
Honda CX500. One of the most commonly modified motorcycles. I’m quite sure, that if not for the custom scene – it would have been a forgotten piece of Japanese engineering. As it’s neither pretty or a good machine (considering the competition it had to face). … Read More ›
Another build that went under the radar. And it certainly has few nice styling touches to it. And the donor bike itself is quite an iconic power bike: CB1100F… producing around 108 bhp (*100 on the European market). It was quite a beast back in the … Read More ›