Despite what the futurists say, an all-electric motorcycle future is still far off. For motorcyclists to adopt electric mobility en masse, battery-powered bikes must strike the same balance between … [Weiterlesen...]
Level Up: Another futuristic BMW R nineT by Vagabund
There are more ways to customize a motorcycle these days than ever before. You can take the traditional route and hammer your parts out of metal, or you can turn to modern manufacturing methods like … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, May 7, 2023
Variety is the spice of life, so we’ve rounded up four custom motorcycles from four different countries, all built using vastly different donor bikes. We kick off with a tastefully fettled … [Weiterlesen...]
Stealthy style: Vagabund’s custom KTM Freeride EX-C
Modern dirt bikes are the epitome of form following function. Narrow fuel tanks are easier to grip with your knees, flat seats enable you to shift your weight around, and plastic bodywork can be … [Weiterlesen...]
Vagabund 350 Safari: The Ultimate KTM kit
In Britain Marmite, the yeast extract spread, is hugely popular. But although millions of jars are sold every year, it’s a very acquired taste. The hashtag of the brand is #LoveItHateIt. In the … [Weiterlesen...]
Raising the bar: Vagabund gives the BMW R nineT a lift
We’ve always admired custom motorcycle workshops that keep pushing the boundaries. Austria’s Vagabund Moto have been doing good work since day one, but they’ve never rested on their … [Weiterlesen...]
Vagabund V13: The Honda NX 650 meets 3D printing
There are some builders who have a very ‘freestyle’ approach, grinding and hammering away at metal until things look right. And then there are the builders who plan everything meticulously beforehand, … [Weiterlesen...]
Vagabund’s R nine T custom comes with official approval
Most of us take it for granted that we can modify our bikes. As long as the VIN number is correct and the modifications are not visibly unsafe, there’s rarely a problem. But in some countries, the … [Weiterlesen...]