The unquantifiable, often disbelieved phenomenon of “love at first sight” is very real to me. There’s a moment when your eyes pass a signal to your brain to stop your legs, steady your head, and focus … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, 21 March 2021
There’s an intercontinental vibe to this week’s selection. We’ve got a Triumph Bobber from Beijing, a new sidecar rig from the French brand Mash, a pair of Royal Enfields from Bali, and a thrilling … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, 8 November 2020
Royal Enfield set their sights on the small bike market this week with the new Meteor 350, while Voxan break records with their electric-powered Wattman. Plus Hookie Co. are back with a slick Triumph … [Weiterlesen...]
Canadian Cool: A Bonneville bobber from Origin8or
Classic Triumph bobbers tend to be commissioned by riders with many years and miles under their belts. After all, it usually takes time to appreciate the elegance and understated style of a hardtail … [Weiterlesen...]
French Bob: A dose of vintage flair for the Triumph Bobber
The success of the Triumph Bobber has not gone unnoticed by the more savvy custom shops. It’s the fastest-selling motorcycle in the history of the British brand, but unfortunately it’s tricky to … [Weiterlesen...]
Nothing is Too Hard: A Triumph Trophy bobber from Spain
There’s a whole category of touring bikes that are short on sex appeal but long on character. One such machine is the Triumph Trophy 1200, which is like a two-wheeled version of the Mercedes W123 … [Weiterlesen...]
50 not out: A Thruxton to celebrate Tamarit’s 50th build
Building a custom motorcycle isn’t exactly a walk in the park. But turning customization into a viable full-time business is even harder. So it’s uplifting to see custom shops enjoying big measures of … [Weiterlesen...]
Triumph over adversity: A vintage bobber built from parts
It takes a measure of blood, sweat and tears to build a good custom motorcycle. And then there are the tricky projects that call for an even higher level of perseverance. Like this vintage Triumph … [Weiterlesen...]
