The Moto Guzzi V7 platform is well-known to us here at Bike EXIF. Since its re-release in 2008, the practical modern classic has graced the garages of multiple Bike EXIF writers, including our … [Weiterlesen...]
A screaming Yamaha RZV500R restomod from Championship Cycles
Only available in Japan and limited to just 1,600 units, the mid-80s Yamaha RZV500R is as rare as it is iconic. Based on the RZ500, the Japanese-market RZV500R sported a handful of upgrades—the most … [Weiterlesen...]
Keep it Simple Stupid: Air-Cooled Motorcycles You Can Still Buy in 2024
There’s no denying the performance advantage of liquid cooling, but if you’re of the opinion that air-cooled machines are obsolete, we say not so fast. The fact is that there are loads of air-cooled … [Weiterlesen...]
Can you turn the BMW F650 Funduro into a street tracker?
Very few people would pick a mid-90s BMW F650 Funduro as a donor for a flat track-style custom build, but Georg Godde reckons the idea has merit. He runs the BMW specialist workshop Cafemoto in … [Weiterlesen...]
Bulletproof: A crisp 1972 Honda XL 250 by Mule Motorcycles
The reliability of Honda motorcycles is legendary. When this 1972 Honda XL 250 arrived at Mule Motorcycles, Richard Pollock had a long list of performance upgrades and cosmetic changes to work … [Weiterlesen...]
Don’t call it a comeback: A custom Buell 1125CR by Ad Hoc
There was a time when David Gonzalez was blowing up our servers on a regular basis. But it’s been five years since we’ve heard from the enigmatic Spanish custom bike builder behind Ad Hoc … [Weiterlesen...]
Ciao, Vincenzo! A suave Honda CB400 café racer from New Jersey
The coronavirus pandemic continues to shrink into our rear-view mirrors, but its ripples are still being felt in some ways. We continue to hear reports of how the global lockdown either put workshops … [Weiterlesen...]
Take Flight: A custom Honda Hornet by Italy’s Francis Von Tuto
Honda has a long-standing tradition of building middleweight bikes that are highly capable but visually dull. The mid-2000s Honda CB600F Hornet is a prime example. It makes just under 100 hp, handles … [Weiterlesen...]