When a bike (or two) is so good, maybe Bold New Graphics are all it really needs. Begin press release: The post ...
Triumph is charging into the 2024 and 2025 Supermotocross and MXGP seasons in full force, signing two popular and experienced pilots as test riders fo ...
I recently had the opportunity to throw a leg over a 1996 Yamaha TW200. Or was It a 2008" Or a 1988" Who cares, they?re all the same bike. For 35 yea ...
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 ...
We’d love a glimpse inside Max Hazan’s head. His machines are elegant and visceral, and we?re left wondering how he actually builds these ...
Written by Martin Hodgson When it was first conceived the Sultans of Sprint race series provided the perfect place for the custom bike builders of E ...
Vagabund Moto ...
2020 Suzuki Katana in Solid Black Suzuki has announced new and returning models for its 2020 motorcycle lineup. New models include the modern inter ...
Fly Racing 9800 Roller Bag by Ogio. OK, so you finally pulled the trigger on that fly-and-ride motorcycle trip of a lifetime, and it?s time to get ...
Suzuki’s returning 2020 lineup sees ? wait for it ? new colors! Although the V-Strom 650XT Adventure is kinda newish. However, what’s inte ...
Indoor flat track racing is coming to AIMExpo! Begin press release: At the core of powersports are events that support, engage and keep the community ...
Spend a day in the VR46 Ranch Experience by Dainese. This kind of opportunity doesn’t come along very often. So, if you’ve ever fantasized ...
For some people, building custom bikes is a sideline?an after-hours escape from the daily grind. For others it?s purely a business, with success meas ...
Based in Taipei City in northern Taiwan, 2LOUD Custom is a one-man show run by Ma ‘Max’ Yicheng. Despite emerging onto the scene only a f ...
Written by Marlon Slack. I was in Colombia for twelve hours when a man yelled at me and shoved a pistol in my face. I panicked, reverted to German an ...
K-Speed ...
Dorna has released its provisional 2020 MotoGP Calendar which includes a date change for the Thai GP and the inclusion of the new race in Finland. B ...
Having a regular stream of customer work is a blessing and a curse. Sure, it puts food on the table?but it also usually means working to a brief and ...
In the heart of Amsterdam resides a small moto shop called Rusty Gold. Inside you?ll find a plethora of vintage and custom motorcycle parts, accessor ...
The 2019 edition of the AIMExpo is only a few short weeks away ? September 26-29 ? in Columbus, Ohio. For many in the US, AIMExpo represents a chance ...
The Aerostich Transit 3 is back for those looking for ultimate abrasion resistance and waterproof capability. Begin Press Release: Aerostich NEW ...
Written by Tim Huber. Over the last few years, it?s become abundantly clear that electric bikes will play an increasingly important role in the motor ...
Moto Exotica ...
The Palms to Pines Highway is just what the name would indicate. It?s a climb and descent through a wide spectrum of environments. Photos by the autho ...
From cafe racers to scooters, we’re covering interesting ground this week. From the UK we’ve got a stunning Guzzi and a sensible Bonnevil ...
The fourth and final episode of Slide has just dropped, and it?s a fascinating insight into the psychology of racers. What happens before a flat trac ...
Motorcycle racing is a serious business. It?s time consuming, usually expensive, and always risky. But there are still a few folks willing to have a ...
Small but mighty: the Journey features long magnetic flaps that grip a wide variety of tank sizes and shapes, even fitting over the central console on ...
The new Triumph Daytona Moto2 765 Limited Edition is the first-ever official Moto2 Dorna Sports-licensed motorcycle. (Photos courtesy of Triumph) L ...
There’s no denying the BMW R nineT’s hit status. It’s fun to ride, comes in six great flavors, and lends itself well to custom work ...
Written by Martin Hodgson Few, if any, foreigners will travel to the magical nation of India and leave without experiencing a life-altering change. H ...
Exploring the tiny community of Nipton, California, will uncover quirky secrets, like this old Chevy-turned-art installation. Photos by the author. ...
New or updated Harley-Davidson models for 2020 include the LiveWire electric bike (above), Low Rider S, Road Glide Limited, a restyled Heritage Classi ...
If you want to earn a living in the custom business, scale is everything. Reinventing the wheel with every build will be expensive, unless you have a ...
Written by Tim Huber. Triumph?s torquey Street Triple offers a ridiculously fun riding experience with gobs of tractable low and mid-range power and ...
Kott Motorcycles ...
1983 Suzuki XN85D Turbo. Owner: Cliff Schoening, Bremerton, Washington. It would be entertaining to find out how much this little turbo cost S ...
Leave it to Yoshimura to develop an exhaust for one of the hottest minibikes on the market. Begin press release: The Italian made Ohvale GP-0 190 is ...
It?s always good to discover a new name on the custom scene, and this week we happened across Differs?a garage from the Baltic state of Lithuania. It ...
Side Rock Cycles ...
For the first time since 1982, premier-class motorcycles returned to Finland, testing on the brand new KymiRing in preparation for next year’s F ...
Written by Martin Hodgson Being a one-hit-wonder has plagued many an artist and turned others into a punchline or answer in a quiz show. But having c ...
The author models his Aerostich Darien jacket. Being a pretty boring fellow, I?m the kind of dude that likes consistency – with constant impr ...
This week we’ve uncovered a classic Garelli converted to electric power, a Suzuki SV650 with an endurance racer vibe, and a trio of stunning BM ...
REV?IT! has just dropped the third episode in the bite-sized series on flat track, Slide. This week we go behind the scenes with racers Patrick ?PJ? ...
Bolt Motor Co. ...
Most custom enthusiasts refine and tinker with their bikes. Sometimes it?s to keep them in line with changing tastes and styles. Sometimes it?s to im ...
Written by Martin Hodgson It’s the most powerful production motorcycle ever produced, nothing else even comes close, but this missile on two-wh ...
Highway 21 Louie Gloves. If a basic, no-nonsense leather glove is your style, then the Louie ($39.95) from Highway 21 is right up your alley. The L ...
Takes as many people or animals as you can for a ride, make friends, win prizes ? it’s all quite simple, and sponsored by our Ural-importing fri ...
Written by Tim Huber. Over the last half-decade-or-so, Honda?s ?90s big ADV thumper, the NX650 Dominator, has become an increasingly popular platform ...
Lucky Custom ...
Q: I want to purchase a 2004-2006 Honda 750 Aero, with driveshaft and spoked wheels, or a 2004-2006 Yamaha 650 V Star, with driveshaft and spoked ...
Trilobite Ace Jacket. The new Ace jacket ($319) from Trilobite looks like stylish denim, but it?s actually abrasion-resistant polyester lined with ...
Henry Wiles’ record at the Peoria (Illinois) TT has got to be one of the most remarkable ones in motorsports: The man has won the last fourteen ...
We didn’t make it to Sturgis 79 unfortunately, but Rapid City Journal photojournalist Adam Fondren did ? for eight days. From midget bowling to ...
We thought we were tired of seeing classic BMW boxers with skinny seats, but as it turns out, we were wrong. Bolt Motor Co. have just delivered an ul ...
It?s seldom (if ever) easy to pick a Motorcycle of the Year?not that anyone ever feels sorry for us and our ?but we had to ride so many motorcycle ...
Dunlop delivers a serious option for adventure riders looking to get the most out of their rides with the Geomax Enduro EN91. Begin Press Release: ...
Let?s be honest: a lot of custom scramblers are more about the show than the go. They look good, but a trip down a muddy forest track would likely re ...
Purpose Built Moto is based on the sunny Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia, and is owned and run by Tom Gilroy. Tom is handy with a wrench ? and mo ...
The author?s 2009 BMW F 650 GS parked alongside the Bridge River Road – a gravel alternative to the paved Duffey Lake Road – near the hist ...
Words by Tim Huber. Dirk Oehlerking and his shop, Kingston Custom have a heap of stellar BMW-based builds to their name, but when one does something ...
Shorai Lithium LFX Battery and Charger. By now most of us know the chief advantages of lithium motorcycle batteries – much less weight than l ...
MV Agusta raises 100,000 euro with custom F3 provided for UNICEF Fundraiser. Begin Press Release: MV AGUSTA?S FASTEST FUNDRAISER FOR UNICEF Racetra ...
After agreeing to a two-year contract, both sides decide to end the nightmare after just one season. The official KTM press release is below. Begin pr ...
A brutal new Kawasaki restomod from AC Sanctuary, a Crocker Small Tank about to go under the hammer, and a slick Krämer race bike. Plus a Sportster ...
Macco Motors ...
One of the defining trends of motorcycling right now is the resurgence of flat track racing. Probably because it?s exciting to watch and accessible f ...
Benjie's Cafe Racer ...
Of all the hobbies you could have, Colby Thompson’s is pretty unbeatable. By day, he’s a company CEO?but after hours, he restores and mod ...
JvB Moto ...
Starbrite Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment. While Starbrite Star Tron is engineered to stabilize fuel for up to two years, making it perfect for win ...
Steven Odendaal not only managed to snatch a gnarly highside from the jaws of the Circuit Brno, he didn’t even leave the pavement. Much. The Sou ...
Benjie?s Café Racer are one of the few builders to tackle a Monster. Owner Benjie Flipprboi is based in New Jersey, but his latest creation can hold ...
Analog Motorcycles ...
Dunlop Roadsport 2 Tires. Dunlop has announced a new Sportmax Roadsport 2 tire that slots in between the GPR-300 and the higher-spec Q3+, giving sp ...
At some point in their career, every good custom motorcycle builder sees a client point at a bike in their portfolio and say; ?build me one just like ...
Written by Martin Hodgson For those who are ahead of their time there must be a desperate frustration, often a deep depression, as the world around t ...
CC Racing Garage ...
The Honda CB500X is back with more off-road chops for 2019, including a 19-inch front wheel in place of the old 17. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) For reaso ...
Our goal was to cross every paved pass in the state in a single ride?a nine-day, 3,500-mile adventure taking us over many of our favorite roads but in ...
If you’re headed to the Misano GP, the Dainese Experience could be a great addition to the weekend. Begin Press Release: WEEKEND MASTERS: THE ...
Bad Winners is one of those shops that consistently do good work. It?s owned by Frenchman Walid Ben Lamine, who has an unusual and very performance-f ...
Written by Tim Huber. Since its release in the mid-2000s, Kawasaki?s ER-6N or Ninja 650, has been a go-to choice for riders seeking a practical, no-f ...
This handy guide includes all new or significantly updated street-legal motorcycles for the 2020 model year. Organized in alphabetical order by manufa ...
HJC DS-X1 Helmet. Tackle dirt roads on a budget with the DS-X1 helmet from HJC, with solid colors starting at just $169.99. The DS-X1 includes a li ...
Written by Martin Hodgson As the big corporates gain a larger foothold in the custom scene it can be easy for the vital grassroots to be left behind. ...
Original Cafe Racer Co. ...
Yeeow, sounds like it was a thrilling Buffalo Chip TT last night, right down to the last corner, wherein JD Beach slipped past teammate Jake Johnson f ...
The Bathtub is back, thanks to BAAK’s Interceptor 650. Plus an Indian Chief with a barbecue grill attached, a cool kit for the Ducati Scrambler ...
Augment Collective ...
Looking good on your bike shouldn’t mean compromising safety. Join us as we check out Shoei’s new retro motocross helmet, a stylish pair ...
A Motion Pro oil filter magnet shown with an OE Kawasaki oil filter. Q: Why don?t the manufacturers put magnetic drain plugs in motorcycle crankcas ...
Pierre Terblanche designed some of Italy’s most unforgettable motorcycles?but none of them left a mark quite like the Ducati MH900e. Produced f ...
Words by Steve Wong. You know how the story goes? a guy?s father-in-law has an old bike in the shed. The guy wants to do it up, calls a mate and they ...
Custom Works Zon ...
The launch of the V85 TT has boosted interest in dual-sport Moto Guzzis lately. And it’s about time: the competent Stelvio was killed off aroun ...
Tourmaster Epic Air Boots. Perfect for those warm summer rides, the Epic Air touring boots ($199.99) from Tourmaster combine microfiber synthetic l ...
The Ducati 916 is arguably the most iconic motorcycle ever made. Now the example owned by its creator, Massimo Tamburini, will temporarily take reside ...
Our favorite motorcycling iconoclast is at it again, along with a few other engineering heavyweights, and we’ve just been informed the first of ...
