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 ›
Seems like my drifting towards offroad and the other genre of builds is unstoppable. But I’m happy about this. It makes the bikes featured here more diverse. From a hardcore, kevlar fitted racetrack builds, to a lightweight dual-sports converted into a style icon. I’m also pleased when … Read More ›
BMW was always recognised as a quite boring brand. Their motorcycles were durable, well built, fast enough, but also often considered dull. The company was aware of that fact. In the year 1980, they started working on the K-series – flat-four, liquid-cooled engines – which … Read More ›
Suzuki GN400 is an easily overlooked donor bike. Everybody goes crazy with the Yamaha’s SR series. And Suzuki – seems like it doesn’t get the credit it deserves from the builders. Probably because of the stock tank and a general line – that doesn’t look too … Read More ›
This build is a quintessence of custom motorcycle for me. It is a true cafe racer – built with a purpose of making the bike lighter and faster. The real challenge is when You know what the donor bike is… and that makes the goal … Read More ›
This build… I don’t know where to start. At first sight – it’s clearly not a “natural” beauty. But if You look deeper, under the facade… It actually has so many cool and out of the box features, that I had to list them, not to … Read More ›
Brian Fuller is one of the most versatile builders out there. I’ve featured his Motus muscle bike and Ducati Flat Tracker. If You follow his online (or TV) presence, You know that he also does hot rods, pickups, Italian / German / Japanese bikes… You name it. … Read More ›
“Vorsprung durch Technik” – is a slogan that Audi invented. In my opinion – it’s marketing BS. What can You do – every brand needs a motto. But it actually fits perfectly to Soichiro Honda and this particular story… a man that had a dream … Read More ›
First Yamaha VMax on this blog. How did this happen so late? Well… The reason is quite obvious – a machine that is a legend, a segment of its own. The bike that has almost a cult following… And it’s been around since 1985… Is … Read More ›
This Yamaha XS750 was built in cafe racer style. Style connected with city rides and racing. But I wouldn’t really put it to this segment since it’s place is near the beach. And here’s why… It was built for Chalupy 6 camping site, located on Hel Peninsula (north … Read More ›
There’s been a lot of unlikely donor bikes quite recently: Victory, custom Ducati, MotoGuzzi Bellagio… XSR700. About XSR… I know that I wasn’t in favor of this line of bikes, doing a little rant on Yamaha for not being able to release a proper retro … Read More ›
Victory Motorcycles… this will be the first post about a build based on a product of this manufacturer. Probably one of very few to come in the future… since this is a very young (about 20-year-old) brand and they do not make typical donor bikes … Read More ›
When You think about MotoGuzzi Bellagio… What comes to Your mind? For most people… it probably is “MotoGuzzi… What?”. For those who actually noticed this model on the market, it would be something like: “Meeh”… And no wonder. This model didn’t live long. Didn’t make … Read More ›
This is what You build when You decide that closing the frame and putting the clip-ons is not enough! Well actually – You probably don’t go this radical, as this level of mods requires some serious engineering knowledge… but without a doubt – his kind of project makes … Read More ›
Following a quite recent Top 5 of Suzuki DR650 post (that was very well received – thanks a lot!)… let’s check what the main competitor of guys from Hamamatsu – Honda, has to offer. It’s difficult to pick a particular model for this Top 5 … Read More ›