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Built to compete in the Rocket Race Club league, this BMW R 12 nineT 1/8th-mile racer matches hand-formed bodywork to a gnarly NOS system.“It's all one-off—no kits,” says Dani Weidmann of the bodywork on this custom BMW R 12 nineT. “If you could please mention that, it would save me answering a lot …

This Bike Feature Originally ran on Bike EXIF October 28, 2016.  What do you think, does it still hold up? We keep wondering why our inbox is flooded with classic BMWs. Now WalzWerk have provided a clue: you can turn an airhead into just about anything. “We call our BMW series Schizzo,” says owner Marcus Walz, “because it’s schizophrenic how …

Since it broke cover eight years ago, the much-loved Royal Enfield 650 twin has captured the hearts of a huge variety of riders. From first-timers to old-timers, racers to photo-stoppers, and now, a daredevil Hollywood badass. Built in collaboration with Bike Shed Moto Co., Royal Enfield, and some of the UK’s sharpest custom builders, this mean, blacked-out scrambler is proudly …

A nod to skateboarding and chopper culture’s shared roots, the new Independent x Biltwell Inc. Lane Splitter helmet celebrates an iconic brand in style. There are undeniable parallels between skateboarding and motorcycling. They live at the intersection of transportation and rebellion, serving as creative outlets for the fiercely independent. How many of us spent our youth with grip tape underfoot, …

What is it that makes you click? In a world of pageviews, shares and impressions, I’d be living larger if I knew the answer to that, but what I do know is that these five custom motorcycles have it. The top dogs of September, these are the motorcycles that raked in views by the thousands and kept you on page …

There’s a philosophy in the world of design that applies perfectly to motorcycle design: when it’s good, you barely notice it. But when it’s bad, it’s the only thing you see. A set of big, bulky indicator lights can be incredibly obtrusive, distracting from the clean lines and meticulous craftsmanship that define a top-tier build. They have the power to …

Built by one man in a small garage in the UK, this rare Sunbeam S8 is part restomod, part quirky custom.  There’s a magic to shed-built motorcycles. Sometimes it’s in the obscurity of the machine itself; other times, it’s in the idiosyncratic mods and details, each with its own story. And sometimes, it’s all of that and more—as with this …

Few names in motorcycling command as much reverence as Norton. A cornerstone of the British motorcycle industry, the storied marque is synonymous with racing pedigree, engineering innovation, and dogged charisma. From the dominant Manx racers of the 1950s to the revolutionary Isolastic frame of the iconic Commando, Norton has consistently built machines that stir the soul. Today, that heritage fuels …

CW Zon’s Yuichi Yoshizawa customizes the bike with the world’s biggest production engine—the monstrous Triumph Rocket 3. The Triumph Rocket 3 is the closest thing to a two-wheeled muscle car that you can buy. Its 2,458 cc triple-cylinder power plant is the largest engine in a production bike, offering 165 hp and a stonking 221 Nm of torque. And while …

It’s no easy feat to consistently deliver bikes that stop us in our tracks, but the crew at Powerbrick seems to do it with surgical precision. The Dutch workshop, led by designer Timothy Somers, has become a dominant force in the European scene, blending cutting-edge technology with an uncompromisingly aggressive aesthetic. Their work is so consistently sharp that they not …

JVB-Moto’s second stab at the Yamaha XSR900 takes the German motorcycle designer’s signature details, and wraps them together in one spicy daily runner. “With its retro looks, playful squiggly details, and somewhat undefined lines, it always looked less fast, less powerful, and less sporty than it really was,” says Jens vom Brauck. He’s talking about the first generation of the …

This weekend, we look at four escape vehicles to suit riders of all proclivities. The mile-munching Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally leads the charge, followed by the new Husqvarna TE 300 Pro and FE 350 Pro enduro bikes. A custom Husqvarna Svartpilen 701 street scrambler from Japan completes the set. 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Motorcycling is in a weird era …

The year was 1975, and the writing was on the wall for the Brits. Decades of industry dominance were coming to a close in the blink of an eye as multi-cylinder options from Japan proliferated. Honda had rewritten the book with the CB750, Suzuki had the 70 hp GT750 and the Kawasaki Z1 had solidified the fact that four-stroke, four-cylinder …

 This stunning Moto Guzzi Le Mans III café racer was supposed to be Tom Simpson’s personal ride. It ended up going to a client instead—a recurring theme for Tom. Foundry Motorcycle’s Tom Simpson has a complicated relationship with Moto Guzzi motorcycles. He’s built a handful of them, each one more impressive than the last. But he’s never managed to keep …

Searching for a new timepiece that balances durability, performance, and long-term value with a riding vibe? One name that consistently rises to the top of discussions for street durability is the Citizen Promaster. Celebrated for their exceptional quality and rugged reliability, Citizen watches are designed to meet the highest standards. Many of the dive models are ISO certified, guaranteeing superior …