The custom motorcycle scene truly is a global village. We’ve featured bikes from Indonesia and Japan this week—but today we’re heading south, to the port city of Gqeberha in South Africa. … [Weiterlesen...]
How custom trends influence motorcycle design
Motorcycle historian Paul d’Orléans takes a deep dive into the uneasy but essentially productive relationship between the modern-day custom scene and design teams at the major manufacturers. In … [Weiterlesen...]
Behind the scenes: Designing the Batman motorcycle
There’s a sense of self-sufficiency that’s deeply ingrained in the Batman mythos. Bruce Wayne has no superpowers—just his intellect, combat skills and gadgets. That, and a Batcave full of … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, February 13, 2022
This week we’ve got a limited edition machine from the German car tuner Brabus, a delightful R nineT cafe racer from Switzerland, and a box-fresh Yamaha TZ500 from the north of England. Plus … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, January 30, 2022
We’ve got them in all shapes and sizes this week—from a Yamaha SR500 that’s gone electric, to a BMW R nineT built for a surfer. We also take a look at Mr Martini’s latest project, … [Weiterlesen...]
Done To A Tee: Nigel Petrie’s immaculate R nineT chopper
Nigel Petrie is a bike builder who deserves way more attention than he gets. Despite his next-level fabrication skills and Born Free show invites, he tends to fly under the radar outside his native … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, July 18 2021
The French are out in full force this week, with a Katana from Lucky Cat Garage and an R nineT from Le Motographe. Big news from the OEMs too, with the new Harley-Davidson Sportster S and Zero FXE … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, 23 May 2021
Our round-up for the week includes a well-used Moto Martin-framed endurance racer, and two BMWs; an R nineT and an R18. But first, we take a closer look at the electric-powered Curtiss One. A look at … [Weiterlesen...]
