The danger with commissioning a custom motorcycle is that you end up with something so unique, or expensive, that it’s not viable to sell it in the future. Of course, this is only a problem if you … [Weiterlesen...]
Building a mini chopper out of a … Honda CG110
We don’t often feature choppers: the innovation and irreverence that permeated that scene in the 60s and 70s evaporated a long time ago. But there are builders out there who stay true to the original … [Weiterlesen...]
Gold Standard: Unik Edition’s stunning Honda Seven-Fifty
We love to hear success stories from builders, and Tiago Gonçalves and Luis Gonçalves of Unik Edition are on a roll. The Portuguese duo first hit our radar four years ago, and now have a crew of seven … [Weiterlesen...]
Winging It: Deus Japan reworks the obscure Honda GL400
They couldn’t have picked a worse time, but our friends at Deus ex Machina Japan have finally managed to open their new store in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district. And they’re … [Weiterlesen...]
Lightly caffeinated: A CB400F from Mokka Cycles
For a bike that was only on sale in the US for a couple of years, the Honda CB400F had a massive impact. In many ways, it was the first Japanese sportbike: it had six gears, fashionably low bars, a … [Weiterlesen...]
‘Lil’ Pussy’: A Honda Dax chopper with a sense of humor
At the risk of making a sweeping statement, most chopper builders take themselves very seriously. For every Technicolor humorist like Rick Fairless, there are ten stony-faced Dyna bros posing by their … [Weiterlesen...]
The Apprentice: A Honda Egli returns home for restoration
Most businesses need a succession program. And if you’ve been operating for more than half a century, training up the next generation becomes a rather pressing matter. Egli Motorradtechnik, the famous … [Weiterlesen...]
Giant Killer: Honda CB400F ‘Raptor’ by Ripple Rock Racers
It’s a long time since we’ve featured what you might call a ‘traditional’ café racer. The term is used very loosely these days—we’re as guilty as anyone—and it’s easy to forget how far we’ve moved on … [Weiterlesen...]
