Tom Simpson is a busy man. As the only pair of hands at Foundry Motorcycle, he’s usually in the workshop six days a week, with the next two years of his diary blocked off. So when a project came … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, September 12, 2021
We’re launching into this week’s round-up with a radically reworked Moto Guzzi Bellagio, and finishing off with a look at the upcoming Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. Wedged in between are a … [Weiterlesen...]
Omaggio: Deus Japan’s 100th anniversary Moto Guzzi V50
When a major OEM releases an anniversary edition motorcycle, it’s typically an existing model with a new livery and a numbered plaque. But when a custom bike builder does it, it’s a whole … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, July 11 2021
Something for everyone this week: The classic perfection of a Moto Guzzi café racer, a stealthy R18 commissioned by BMW, and a slinky CB650R from Honda’s European dealer build-off. Plus a look at … [Weiterlesen...]
Centennial café racer: A 1,700 cc Moto Guzzi from Spain
Moto Guzzi turned 100 this year, and celebrated with a slew of special edition models. But the crew at Guzzi Motobox in Catalonia had something grander in mind. To pay tribute to the storied Italian … [Weiterlesen...]
Flying solo: Foundry’s Guzzi 1100 Sport street tracker
Building custom motorcycles is a changing profession these days. The lathe in the corner is oft replaced by a CAD workstation wired up to a 3D printer. The simple website has probably become a … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, 2 May 2021
This week we’ve got a smokin’ hot XSR155 in John Player colors from West Java, Harley’s cool and classy Electra Glide Revival, and a Moto Guzzi eBay bargain. Plus a brief appreciation of Dick ‘Bugsy’ … [Weiterlesen...]
Estoril: A radical Moto Guzzi Le Mans from Portugal
For most custom motorcycle builders, their creations are like their children: it’s impossible to pick a favorite. But sometimes there’s one project that stands out. For Luis Correia and … [Weiterlesen...]
