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, … Read More ›
Sports bikes are like fresh bread in the morning. Crunchy ciabatta can boost Your appetite and jumpstart the day, but in the evening it becomes just a hard piece of dough. A machine that is offering top performance when it’s … Read More ›
It’s about time to present this list. There is hardly any model from the Japanese that is more associated with customisation. SR400 (and 500 on some markets) is one of the most recognised motorcycles of the world. The recipe for … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Read More ›
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … Read More ›
Let’s stay on the BMW builds listing. This time BMW R-series Top 10… A donor bike such characteristic and common, that You have a lot to choose from. There are literally hundreds of them. Personally, I’m not a big fan … Read More ›