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One-Off Yamaha Virago 1100 Cafe Racer Has a Sporty Allure and Room for Two
One-Off Yamaha Virago 1100 Cafe Racer Has a Sporty Allure and Room for Two

18 Nov 2023, 18:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Of course, this isn’t the typical build we'd normally label as a cafe racer, but it does have plenty of stylistic influence from that genre

 
Custom-Built BMW K 75 Shows a More Practical Take on the Cafe Racer Genre
Custom-Built BMW K 75 Shows a More Practical Take on the Cafe Racer Genre

14 Nov 2023, 17:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You would still be able to tell that it’s a K 75 right away, but the guys at WiMoto made it look a lot leaner and sportier with their bespoke wizardry

 
Brat-Style Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 From Japan Is Rather Easy on the Eye
Brat-Style Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 From Japan Is Rather Easy on the Eye

8 Nov 2023, 16:20 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The machine’s appearance underwent a radical makeover, while its performance was brought into the 21st century with several upgrades

 
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Chopper From Roland Sands Looks Absolutely Incredible
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Chopper From Roland Sands Looks Absolutely Incredible

31 Oct 2023, 10:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We’re calling it a Super Meteor, but the only remaining things from that bike are the engine and a part of the original frame

 
Impeccable 1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Restomod Is Way Classier Than Most Modern Bikes
Impeccable 1983 Kawasaki GPz1100 Restomod Is Way Classier Than Most Modern Bikes

29 Oct 2023, 19:19 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This thing will help you understand what love at first sight feels like, and its looks are complemented by tons of performance upgrades

 
This Custom Suzuki SV650 Borrows Stylistic Cues From Old-School Race Bikes
This Custom Suzuki SV650 Borrows Stylistic Cues From Old-School Race Bikes

28 Oct 2023, 23:21 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Its fiberglass tail and front fairing are both aftermarket parts supplied by Airtech. Getting them to fit properly was no plug-and-play affair, though

 
Custom-Built Yamaha SR400 Scrambler Embraces Both Elegance and Ruggedness
Custom-Built Yamaha SR400 Scrambler Embraces Both Elegance and Ruggedness

28 Oct 2023, 20:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’d still be able to tell that it’s an SR right away, even retaining the OEM gas tank and its colorway. There are, however, many cool mods to look at here

 
This Custom BMW R65 Comes With Kangaroo Leather, Looks Like a Million Bucks
This Custom BMW R65 Comes With Kangaroo Leather, Looks Like a Million Bucks

25 Oct 2023, 16:12 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s not the most complex build out there and that’s okay, because a well-executed makeover can be pretty straightforward and still work wonders

 
Reworked Honda CT110 Bears Little Resemblance to Its Stock Self, Still Looks Adorable
Reworked Honda CT110 Bears Little Resemblance to Its Stock Self, Still Looks Adorable

22 Oct 2023, 20:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The bike’s anatomy underwent a radical transformation during the makeover, and we can probably all agree that Ellaspede’s custom wizardry worked wonders

 
130-HP Moto Guzzi Bellagio Cafe Racer Features Aluminum Bodywork Made From Scratch
130-HP Moto Guzzi Bellagio Cafe Racer Features Aluminum Bodywork Made From Scratch

30 Sep 2023, 18:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Its engine capacity was increased to 1,500cc, while the stock suspension and brakes gave way to much sportier alternatives

 
Custom Harley-Davidson Street 500 Is All Blacked-Out Except for the Seat and Grips
Custom Harley-Davidson Street 500 Is All Blacked-Out Except for the Seat and Grips

28 Sep 2023, 19:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s more imposing than any XG500 should ever have the right to be, and the striking aesthetics are just one part of the equation

 
Triumph Bonneville Phantom Is Way Cooler Than Words Could Even Begin to Express
Triumph Bonneville Phantom Is Way Cooler Than Words Could Even Begin to Express

24 Sep 2023, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This gem is covered in brass and chrome galore, but these elegant finishes aren’t the only things that make it stand out – far from it

 
Mouth-Watering BMW R nineT Cafe Racer Costs a Small Fortune, Looks Justify the Price
Mouth-Watering BMW R nineT Cafe Racer Costs a Small Fortune, Looks Justify the Price

23 Sep 2023, 11:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / More often than not, you can expect something made in Switzerland to be well-crafted and expensive. This custom R nineT ticks both these boxes

 
Royal Enfield Continental GT Racer LTD Is Better Than Stock in Just About Every Way
Royal Enfield Continental GT Racer LTD Is Better Than Stock in Just About Every Way

20 Sep 2023, 23:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It boasts considerable power gains thanks to S&S componentry, but that’s just the beginning. New wheels, Ohlins suspension, and Beringer brakes are also present

 
Custom Harley Sportster 1200 Is a Motorized Art Deco Masterpiece With Looks to Die For
Custom Harley Sportster 1200 Is a Motorized Art Deco Masterpiece With Looks to Die For

19 Sep 2023, 17:52 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With its massive fenders and solid disc-type wheels, this XLH1200 is one of the raddest custom Sportsters we’ve ever seen. And mind you, we’ve seen plenty

 
Custom Suzuki GN250 Bobber Looks Seriously Adorable, Flaunts Hardtail Frame
Custom Suzuki GN250 Bobber Looks Seriously Adorable, Flaunts Hardtail Frame

15 Sep 2023, 16:45 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What this Japanese stunner lacks in power or engine capacity is more than made up for by its attitude and gorgeous appearance

 
Custom-Made Suzuki TU250 Scrambler Doesn’t Need a Striking Colorway to Stand Out
Custom-Made Suzuki TU250 Scrambler Doesn’t Need a Striking Colorway to Stand Out

30 Aug 2023, 20:37 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Beauty lies in simplicity, and Heiwa Motorcycle’s less-is-more approach really worked wonders on the little Grasstracker from Suzuki

 
Heavily Customized Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Pays Tribute to a Two-Stroke GP Racer of Yore
Heavily Customized Yamaha FZS600 Fazer Pays Tribute to a Two-Stroke GP Racer of Yore

22 Aug 2023, 19:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / If you’ve already guessed which race bike we’re talking about, then your knowledge concerning Yamaha lore is not too shabby at all

 
One-Off BMW R 100 RS Holds Great Significance Telling of a Monumental Milestone
One-Off BMW R 100 RS Holds Great Significance Telling of a Monumental Milestone

18 Aug 2023, 19:17 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Perhaps you haven’t yet heard of any customization firm with more than 1,000 completed projects in its repertoire, but that’s about to change

 
The Gateway Bronco LUXE-GT Is a Coyote-Swapped Gen 1 Restomod Limited to 25 Units per Year
The Gateway Bronco LUXE-GT Is a Coyote-Swapped Gen 1 Restomod Limited to 25 Units per Year

18 Aug 2023, 14:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / $400,000 may be too much for most peeps, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a better Gen 1 Bronco restomod than Gateway Bronco's LUXE-GT