I had to check this, and this is indeed a first Aprilia Tuono… even first Aprilia on this blog. This is a very extraordinary base to customize. Aprilia is a truly exotic Italian brand. That somehow manages to release machines that can compete with the … Read More ›
This thing is from the deep archives of the internet. It was built 12 years ago, but somehow I don’t think it was ever featured anywhere. It is actually a second Griso featured on this blog. I thought about this model as there are rumours … Read More ›
The work of Vibrazioni Art Design is like nothing else. I love their sense of style and aesthetics. I could have their bikes sitting in the living room near the fireplace and just look at them. Of course, I would rather ride these creations as … Read More ›
I’m sceptical regarding the builds that begin their life as a modern sport or sport-touring bikes. Usually, the build story behind such custom is something like: “I crashed my CBR, and want to fix it cheap” – meaning a street fighter or a quasi cafe … Read More ›
Lucca Ricci’s workshop is young. Their facebook profile that is the only place for the online presence is only little over a half year’s old. I’ve featured his first build based on Honda Hornet here last November. A Ducati 848 from Officina Ricci, that caught … Read More ›
After the Benelli Leoncino, it’s time for another Italian bike – the Ducati. This build is also a kind of a “shapeshifter”, but I think that would be the only thing these two custom bikes have in common. This thing is a definition of metal … Read More ›
Despite that, the trend for “retro-modding” old dual-sport bikes is well and kicking, I still can’t get accustomed to the transformation of the looks these motorcycles go through. Just look at this build and then on the original bike. It’s hard to believe that these … Read More ›
I was very interested when I read the press release for this bike, as I would have never imagined this kind of build and a reason behind the technical concept. The story reaches ten years back, right now it is in a critical moment – the … Read More ›
Suzuki GN400 is… like the less known brother of a superstar – Yamaha SR400. I like it precisely for this reason. I want to appreciate the builders who take the “more difficult” donor bike: less known, a little worse regarding the engineering area (vs the … Read More ›
I’ve met Massimiliano Satta mid-2018. I had an opportunity to feature his Suzuki GSX Inazuma build in April. He’s been busy since then working on his brand: MCAFEGARAGE. A few days ago we talked on Instagram, and he sent me this set of fresh photos … Read More ›
The Galena is a work of Riccardo Casarini, the founder of Ludwig Motorcycles. Riccardo wrote me a few days back, with an invitation to check out his latest build. The message included the link to a zip file with photos. I really like this moment. When the … Read More ›
Honda Hornet is not the first bike that comes to mind when You think about customising. But it turns out, as I was quite surprised myself – that it makes a great “Cafe Racer” styled motorcycle. I managed to select a Top 5 post some … Read More ›
Let’s continue with the Pantah tribute texts. This motorcycle and its creators deserve more recognition than they seem to have. I own a “Motorcycles” book, which glances through the decades of motorcycles development. There are multiple Ducati’s or Cagiva’s described, but Pantah is so overlooked! I … 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 ›
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 ›