In the world of electric motorcycles, the upstart is king. A small company with big ideas can grab an off-the-shelf electric drivetrain, rapidly prototype its concept, and massage it into a working … [Weiterlesen...]
Sweet Spot: The philosophy behind the LAND District electric motorcycle
The electric motorcycle debate has raged for as long as Bike EXIF has been around. The most common criticisms come from framing electric bikes to traditional bikes; range, cost, and the lack of … [Weiterlesen...]
Back from the Brink: 2LOUD revives a neglected Kymco KTR 150
Many would scoff at the idea of customizing a small commuter motorcycle. But in countries like Taiwan, where 150 cc bikes like the Kymco KTR 150 are prolific, it makes a lot of sense. These … [Weiterlesen...]
The Mojavian: A Harley-Davidson Baja 100 scrambler from Texas
“Who wouldn’t want to build a two-stroke Italian Harley?” asks Chris Tope, almost irreverently. “It’s the original Harley-Davidson Pan America!” As the ‘Tope’ in Utopeia Moto Company … [Weiterlesen...]
Undercover Mud Lover: A Royal Enfield 650 scrambler from Argentina
It’s widely accepted that a custom motorcycle doesn’t need actual off-road chops to identify as a scrambler. Just like many other custom-build genres, the moniker has become as much about … [Weiterlesen...]
The North Star: Deus ex Machina’s stunning Yamaha XT500 restomod
In the world of classic thumpers, the Yamaha XT500 reigns supreme. It pioneered the concept of four-stroke dual-sport bikes, won the first two Paris Dakar rallies, and garnered legions of fans along … [Weiterlesen...]
Power couple: Matching BMW R100 scramblers by HB-Custom
Love will make you do crazy things. The owner of these matching BMW R100 scramblers had his heart set on a BMW R nineT before he saw a classic boxer and fell in love. And he only had one custom bike … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read: A BMW R12 scrambler by WalzWerk and more
Our selection is bookended by a pair of BMW R12 boxers this week—except one is brand new, and the other is 85 years old. We also drool over a luscious Kawasaki Z1 from the masters of Japanese … [Weiterlesen...]