There is something about this build that breaks the rules. I’m usually not the “style over substance” guy, but when You look at this CB500 Four from 1973 – modified by Duke Motorcycles… This puristic approach to builds, that should be about performance over style… … Read More ›
Every time an R NineT based build comes up – I analyze it very carefully. Especially if it’s a Cafe Racer type project. And quite a lot of these builds look fine! What is no surprise… Since the builders take care of the design, want … Read More ›
Yamaha SR400 is one of the most commonly customized machines… Over the years we’ve seen about all possible variations of it – obvious scramblers and cafe racers… various paint jobs. Boosted with superchargers or turbos, with multiple swaps and custom-made parts. And yet they still … Read More ›
This is how You fix Yamaha XSR! If You really want to have an XSR that is a genuine retro bike, this is the way to do it. If You are reading this blog regularly – You know that I’m not a big fan of … Read More ›
Honda CB750 is a legend. One of the most influential motorcycles in the history. One of the most common and well-built example of a UJM… And it’s quite good looking being stock. But… 1992 Honda CB750 – Nighthawk, not so much… It loses the appeal by the … Read More ›
When You look for a donor bike to customize – there are tons of options for You. You can either go “mainstream” – and choose a Virago or CX500… these two are actually really boring and not that interesting machines, but yet – they became … Read More ›
We stay in Italy. Let’s end this week focusing on style. As this build is not about the rarity of the donor bike or the performance. No USD front fork swap, flat slides or Ohlins suspension. It’s about a… weekend ride. Dusting off the motorcycle and going … Read More ›
I just discovered this website – motoborgotaro.com. I saw few of their builds over the years, featured on blog pages and in the press. But I never checked their online presence. And what a treat this is. I’ve been browsing for about an hour now. And … Read More ›
Kawasaki Zephyr. One of the most beautiful neo-classics out there. Often converted into a cafe racer… Not this time. This particular 1993 Zephyr 750 was modified into a brat by VTR Customs. This workshop is known for modifying BMW’s, Especially K-series (they were featured in … Read More ›
Now a 100% Italian. A modified Ducati by an Italian workshop – Unique Cycle Work. The Sport Classic 1000 is a truly unique donor bike. I find it a really underestimated modern classic. It looks brilliant while being stock. There is nothing else like it on … Read More ›
This build is quite unique for a couple of reasons. It’s not just about the turbocharging a stock KZ650. What just by itself would be an impressive restomod. This particular Kawasaki KZ650 was built by Ezio Covelli of Magnum Opus Custom Bikes from Wilmington, NC. … Read More ›
This little Honda is a perfect definition of a UJM Restomod. UJM stands for Universal Japanese Motorcycle. And Honda changed the world when they launched their CB series. This particular 360 is a smaller, 2 cylinder brother of the CB-Fours. And what grabbed my attention … Read More ›
Electric cars are everywhere now. And there is no running away from it. Batteries will slowly take it over from petrol. Electric motorcycles – are few steps back, but they are a growing segment of the market. I consider buying one myself even – once … Read More ›
Fuller Moto is an icon… an industry 🙂 It’s not only about motorcycles and cars. Fuller Moto is an education center and a community. The founder – Bryan Fuller has/had a TV series, is an author – writer, designer… He is definitely not about one-off … Read More ›
After a series of cafe racers, contemporary customs and all that is different (and we all know different is interesting)… It is time to get back to basics. This time it’s a British classic motorcycle porn. This Mark III Norton Commando 850 cc was the … Read More ›