BMW has wasted no time getting the new R18 into the hands of customizers. Five months ago, before the Bavarian cruiser was even in showrooms, Roland Sands unveiled the low-slung ‘Dragster’ concept. … [Weiterlesen...]
Thruxton Gullwing X: A twist on classic café racer style
Every car enthusiast of a certain age knows the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. It made roof-hinged ‘gullwing’ doors famous—despite being a design trick first seen on the Bugatti Type 64. And it’s one of the … [Weiterlesen...]
Overlander: A BMW G/S built for serious adventure travel
Nothing grows knowledge like experience. So the best way to figure out how to design a continent-crossing motorcycle, is to actually cross a continent—then see what works, and what doesn’t. Back … [Weiterlesen...]
Sailor’s Choice: A Monkey that flits between sea and shore
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. After all, it’s the foundation of business for brands such as Harley-Davidson and Indian, and model lines such as Triumph’s ‘modern classics’ and the BMW R nineT and … [Weiterlesen...]
Daily Stunner: A Kawasaki ER-6F by Cowboy’s Chopper
The Kawasaki ER-6F ticks all the right boxes as a daily runner, but it’s not much of a looker. And it’s an uncommon choice for customization, too—we’ve featured a handful of custom … [Weiterlesen...]
Clevere Kommission: Kingston’s CB650R street tracker
The Honda CB650R has a lot going for it. The middleweight roadster is easy to ride and well made, and it comes with decent suspension and a 94 hp inline four. It also has some of the best exhaust … [Weiterlesen...]
Get Dirty: A Kawasaki W800 with a vintage motocross vibe
The Kawasaki W800’s versatility is just one of its many charms. Throw a handful of mods at it, and you’ll end up with a respectable garden variety street scrambler in no time. But how … [Weiterlesen...]
Salt Flat Dreams: MB Cycles’ S&S-powered Softail
Over the past fifteen years, Martin Becker of MB Cycles has carved out a reputation as one of the best custom Harley builders in Germany. He’s a regular at shows and in magazines such as Custombike, … [Weiterlesen...]
