The new black midrise handlebar and blacked-out powertrain on the R 18 Roctane definitely make it stand out from its siblings. In my early days wi ...
The BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, opened its 100 Years of BMW Motorrad exhibit on May 12 in celebration of the company’s centennial. More than ...
Being visible, which includes wearing bright apparel and a light-colored helmet, is an important part of motorcycle safety while commuting. (Photos b ...
A Honda CX500 headlines this week, resplendent in classic John Player Special colors. We also cover a 1957 Indian Trailblazer, a Magni MV Agusta, a S ...
In the custom world, stagnation is terminal. Which is why top outfits like Auto Fabrica are constantly evolving. And their new Yamaha SR500 ‘Ty ...
Written by Martin Hodgson You don’t have to spend long on the internet before you’re confronted with those ever annoying pop up ads; the ...
I?m sure most folks have a ?lottery list? of bikes they?d put in their garage if they won big. And on my own mental list I have a restomod Commando f ...
Written by Marlon Slack San Diego?s Mule Motorcycles know exactly what they?re doing. They nearly exclusively produce performance trackers. And not j ...
The 2018 Fat Bob boasts better-than-the-cruiser-average lean angle, but non-existant peg feelers leave little room for error once you start scraping. ...
Full Spectrum Power has produced its new line of built-in-the-USA batteries with Intelligent Pulse Technology (IPT) which features intelligent batter ...
One of our favorite riding schools, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, has just announced some new training courses as well as their schedule for the ...
Written by Andrew Jones Think you love custom bikes" Then consider the work of Poland’s Jacek Mulak. After spending most of 2017 consider ...
Suicide Machine Co. ...
For a great weekend trip away on your motorcycle you need a good pack. The wrong one can leave you with a sore back, soaked clothes, or not enough gea ...
Defending Cross-Country Rallies World Champion, Pablo Quintanilla, wins the opening round of the 2018 season at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge in the ...
Hmmm, this release came from AGV’s UK distributor. If the new K-1 helmet isn’t in the US yet, it soon should be. AGV Press Release: K-1 i ...
Would you customize a limited edition motorcycle" Moto Guzzi only built 600 units of the V11 Sport Scura, but that didn’t stop Kenji Katsu ...
Written by Andrew Jones With original late 70s and early 80s BMW twins now becoming as rare as first edition Superman comics, Tasmanian Tigers or sig ...
Bad Winners ...
Down & Out Cafe Racers ...
One of the things that isn?t often talked about when we feature a custom motorcycle build is what condition the donor bike was in. Buying secondhand m ...
The Gen 1 (first generation) KLR650 might be one of the best used-bike buys in its category, and maybe some others as well. “Re-Cycling” i ...
Join Fastrack Riders as they gear up for Spring 2018. Begin Press Release: Spring Is Finally Here! Upcoming Event @ ACS April 6, 7 & 8 We are ...
Custom builders often cringe at the sight of their first project. But not Craig Marleau of California’s Kick Start Garage. He still has a soft ...
JTBrothers ...
Hookie Co.Harley Davidson Shovelhead 1977 By Hookie Co.Donor Bike: 1977 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Frame Modifications: StockBodywork: Custom oil ...
No this isn?t the motorcycle belonging to Marvel?s top-grossing superhero. It is rather the latest build from Italian workshop Seven Motors. At the re ...
The natural-gas powerplant in Morro Bay, California, was retired in 2014, but locals hope the plant?s electrical connections will be used to bring wav ...
There is likely no greater differentiator in the capability of adventure touring bikes, apart from rider skill, than tires. Adventure touring tires ar ...
Ducati’s new Scrambler 1100 is a more “grown up” member of the stylish, playful Scrambler family. It has a larger engine, bigger dim ...
You know what they say, everything is bigger in Texas. The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show, now in its 5th year, has outgrown its previous location and is m ...
Need a bike moved, shipped or relocated" Motorcycle Shippers offers easy, convenient and even $100 discounted pricing. Keep them in mind next tim ...
Any garage accustomed to working on older motorcycles has to shift their thinking when customizing a modern machine. With a brand new bike, thereR ...
Written by Andrew Jones Only those who’ve been on the receiving end of customer feedback will know the pain. Not, ?my coffee’s too hot? o ...
Hedonic ...
The Bike Maker ...
We wish Suzuki and Yoshimura many more happy years together. Begin Press Release: SUZUKI AND YOSHIMURA CELEBRATE 40-YEAR PARTNERSHIP Since 1978 Yos ...
We keep saying it, but only because it’s true: there has been just about zero predictability in the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross season. Each ...
A peek at the turbo’d Yamaha that took top honors at the Forged Invitational show, a wild FZ-09 by Droog Moto, Chris Nelson’s custom Duca ...
Garage Ride ...
Imbarcadero14 Venice ...
Schlachtwerk ...
Written by Marlon Slack The reviews are in and the motorcycle industry has spoken. The new Kawasaki Z900RS is the best handling, best looking, most i ...
Ellaspede ...
Builders of inventively unique motorcycles and makers of tough and functional riding gear, Icon 1000 are a company of riders with a stated goal of pro ...
Moving the Seventh Annual True American Heroes Weekend to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering Weekend makes it more accessible to more enthusiasts ? whic ...
Classic BMW boxers are still über-popular as custom donors?but there’s a downside. As we’ve seen with the Honda CB750 and the Harley-Dav ...
Written by Marlon Slack Barcelona?s Ad Hoc are a company after our own heart here at Pipeburn. They make bold custom bikes with huge swathes of colou ...
Addiction Customs ...
Rajputana Custom Motorcycles ...
Forget packing light. Anything can happen on the Iron Butt Rally, so you have to be ready for it. Photos by Jerry Anderson, Rick Corwine and Bo Sills. ...
Ducati has a cool new event they call the Ducati Island Experience lined up during the MotoGP weekend in Austin, TX, at Circuit of the Americas, April ...
We?ve waited so long, and it’s finally here. It was over three years ago, in November 2014, when Husqvarna revealed the Vitpilen 401 concept at ...
Written by Martin Hodgson Buying a brand new motorcycle is a big decision for anyone. But to then hand it over with zero mileage on the clock to be c ...
Medaza Cycles ...
Turning your passion into a successful business venture is a dream that many of us share. It?s no mean feat, but if what you do strikes a chord with ...
Sadly it looks like Yamaha's venerable SR400s time is coming to an end. Like so many other motorcycles falling victim to strict emissions rules, Y ...
The single-piston calipers on my Seca only worked adequately when they were new, so the ravages of time in a shed in Michigan reduced them to little m ...
1984 Kawasaki ZX750-E Turbo. “If intent is enough to convict, anyone purchasing Kawasaki?s 750 Turbo should have his driver?s license revoked,? ...
Written by Andrew Jones You?ve fantasised about your better half being into bikes as much as you are. Don’t deny it. Riding together. Wrenching ...
Cohn Racers ...
Vintage SteeleBMW R60/6 1975 By Vintage Steele"Art and functionality all in one.Originally BMW started making the r60/6 in 1973 up until 1976. It ...
Photo courtesy of EagleRider. Guided motorcycle tours aren?t just for exotic international locations; there are also many tour companies right here in ...
The Sena Momentum Smart Helmet Series have all begun to ship with the exception of the Momentum Pro which includes the integrated 2k camera. We will p ...
By all accounts the Pirelli Daytona results are quite good: a new overall lap record of 1:45.911 by Stefano Mesa and a second place by Cory West in ...
Curiosity is a powerful motivator. When Jack Watkins first spotted Stellan Egeland’s BMW Harrier, he was curious about how the suspension worke ...
Written by Andrew Jones Reviving clapped-out road bikes from sheds and garages is all fine and good, but spare a thought for the old racers of years ...
Kott Motorcycles ...
Gasoline Motor Co.Triumph Scrambler By Gasoline Motor Co."United by freedom, wanderlust and a sense of getting down and dirty, Sailor Jerry and G ...
When he?s not working on superyachts Sydney based engineer Brock gets his kicks tinkering with motorcycles. His latest bike is a BMW R100RT which he b ...
Written by Andrew Jones Richard Branson once said, “I have enjoyed life a lot more by saying ?yes? than by saying ?no?.? It is a pretty simpli ...
Adam's Custom Shop ...
The 2018 MotoGP season is finally underway and the first round held in Qatar did not disappoint. Both Movistar Yamaha riders made their way from the b ...
A sinister Yamaha XJR1300, a smokin? hot RD350, a Honda CX500 with R6 suspension, and an 80s-style Hayabusa rocketship. It’s all about the grun ...
London?s Ace Cafe opened in 1938, became a legendary hub of rock ?n? roll and cafe racer motorcycle culture, then closed in 1969. Thirty or so years l ...
It rained the first half of the day, but after lunch the sun came out, our suits dried out and spirits lifted as we tossed the littlest GS through cor ...
Work on motorcycles long enough, and you’ll amass two things: a pile of leftover parts, and the wisdom to know which of those parts go best tog ...
Written by Martin Hodgson When it comes to the Italian brand that is Moto Guzzi, it?s easy to argue that the qualities of individuality and uniquenes ...
Using your motorcycle’s control levers (clutch, shifter and front and rear brakes) with smoothness and subtlety is an important aspect of advent ...
The defending AFT Twins champ starts 2018 right where he left off last year, on top and on an Indian. Here’s the whole story from AmericanFlattr ...
In a ritual as anticipated as packing the sweaters away at the end of winter, AGV and Valentino Rossi have unveiled his latest custom designed helmet ...
With this contingency money up for grabs, we just may have to quit our day jobs and go racing instead! Begin Release: COSTA MESA, CA ? March 15, 2018 ...
The highly anticipated 2018 MotoGP season is ready to kickoff this weekend in Qatar. Also making its debut is the Energica Ego Corsa, the official FIM ...
We never need any excuse to write about Union Motorcycle Classics. Builders Mike Watanabe and Luke Ransom create beautiful machines in their old barn ...
Written by Marlon Slack As cool as it is to see a build that screams ?custom,? there?s something to be said for a project that looks like it rolled o ...
The Japanese aesthetic philosophy of Wabi Sabi can be loosely translated as the acceptance of imperfection and transience. Applying this philosophy to ...
Even with its 21-inch front wheel the Himalayan is quite nimble on the road, but its footpegs touch down easily in corners. Photos courtesy of Royal E ...
We can’t say that we were surprised to learn that all MotoGP riders would be using Brembo Brakes for the 2018 Championship. Begin Press Release ...
If there’s one thing us dirty bikers like more than our motorcycles, it’s food. The Quail Motorcycle Gathering cuisine will offer farm-to- ...
Already a nine-time World Champion in Grand Prix racing, Valentino Rossi has just inked a new two year contract extension with Movistar Yamaha. Can Th ...
With bike sales increasing by nearly 30% over the course of the last five years, Ducati has been experiencing a nice growth pattern. With the introduc ...
When it comes to iconic 1970s middleweights, the Honda CB750 steals all the limelight. But Kawasaki?s KZ650 was also hugely popular?and easily capabl ...
Written by Andrew Jones Ducati’s mid-noughties SportClassic, designed by Pierre Terblanche and based on the ludicrously beautiful Ducati MH90 ...
Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniel’s have collaborated once again to build a limited edition motorcycle. This year, it was the Scout Bobber and ...
"This project kicked off with a stock 1982 R45 that had laid dormant in our client's garage for almost a decade," says JM Customs worksh ...
Scramblers are a hot topic. Build one, and you’re sure to be judged solely by how well equipped it is for hardcore off-piste use. But that̵ ...
For blasting (silently) around town or on short sport rides, the Zero SR is a great choice, with capable suspension and a comfortably upright riding p ...
Husqvarna’s Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models will be arriving in U.S. showrooms by the end of the March, with the Vitplien 701 to follow b ...
About to enter its sophomore year of MotoGP racing, the Red Bull KTM MotoGP team is ready to take on the stiffest, best-of-the-best competition the wo ...