Two Yamaha singles book-end our selection this week. We kick off with a sharp custom Yamaha XT600 street tracker, then profile a BMW R100RT café racer and a gorgeous 1952 Vincent Comet. A Yamaha SR400 … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, May 21, 2023
We’re feeling both retro and futuristic this week, so we’ve rounded up bikes that cover the full spectrum. Leading the charge is Verge’s new Mika Häkkinen edition electric bike, … [Weiterlesen...]
Tiger Shark: A Yamaha SR400 street tracker from Taiwan
The venerable Yamaha SR400 has been customized in every way imaginable—which is a testament to both the plucky little single’s longevity and its versatility. This 1988-model comes from Ken Ken … [Weiterlesen...]
Style for miles: A Yamaha SR400 daily runner from Wedge
Takashi Nihira has won awards and taken commissions from major OEMs. But the man behind Tokyo’s Wedge Motorcycle also knows how to tone it down, when the brief calls for it. And whether … [Weiterlesen...]
Steel dream: A scratch-built Yamaha SR400 bobber
Today’s custom motorcycle scene is a melting pot of old and new techniques. Traditional handcrafting methods coexist with software-based design and modern additive manufacturing processes. And … [Weiterlesen...]
A slice of nice: A custom Yamaha SR400 from Wedge
Just over a year ago, the last SR400 rolled off the production line in Yamaha’s Iwata factory, marking the end of an astonishing 43-year production run. It was always a steady rather than big seller, … [Weiterlesen...]
Light Tripper: The Yamaha SR400 as a 1970s chopper
The custom scene has changed a lot over the past decade, but the venerable chopper still has an enduring appeal. And when someone manages to capture that classic 70s vibe as well as Fo Huang has done … [Weiterlesen...]
Speed Read, 11 April 2021
MV Agusta updates the Superveloce, while Ironwood Custom Motorcycles partners with a US-based shop. Plus we’ve got a handsome Yamaha SR400 from Vietnam, and two videos to end your weekend with: … [Weiterlesen...]
