The Yamaha SR500 is a street version of the beloved XT500 dual-sport, featuring a slightly modified version of the 499cc twin-valve engine, electronic ignition, and dual 18-inch wheels. Built to bear a strong family resemblance […]
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Books for the Moto-Minded: 2020 Edition
Stuck at home? Nothing like a good book! With many of our friends and readers around the world staying home due to social distancing or government-mandated restrictions, we’ve decided to bring you a list of […]
Elsinore-Inspired: Honda NX650 Supermoto
The Honda NX650 Dominator has proved itself as one of the most versatile platforms in the customs world. The rugged chassis and bulletproof RFVC engine owe much to the Honda XR series, which once dominated […]
Softail Cafe Racer: Harley-Davidson “Gnews” by Mr Martini
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a softail best known for its solid-cast wheels and massive presence. The Evolution version, built from 1990-1998, featured an 82 cubic-inch (1340cc) V-twin and quickly earned a firm place in […]
The Raven: Yamaha XS1100 “Il Corvino” by Licari Co.
At its introduction in 1978, the 95-hp Yamaha XS1100 — aka the XS Eleven — was the world’s fastest production motorcycle, clocking off the quarter mile in 11.78 seconds — a time unmatched by any […]
Honda CB500T “Sakura” by Unik Edition
Only available from 1975-76, the Honda CB500T was an evolution of the CB450, featuring a longer stroke parallel twin engine, 50cc more displacement, and a few assorted upgrades, such as ball-type main bearings. While it […]
Fur1ous 9e0rge: 190cc Honda Z50R Monkey
The meanest little monkey in California… Some ten years after the introduction of the original Honda Z50A monkey bike, Honda noticed an increasing demand for a more aggressive, race-ready minibike to meet the needs of […]
Droog Moto E-Fighter
An electric custom that would make Mad Max proud… The FX is Zero Motorcycles’ electric dual-sport machine, featuring a 21/18 inch wheelset, Showa adjustable suspension, and a 34.7 inch seat height. In standard trim, the […]
2-Smoker: Yamaha RD350 by Marc Martin
“Don’t feel bad. You’re not the first 750 rider to get blown off by a Yamaha 350.” That was the headline of a 1975 magazine advertisement for the Yamaha RD350, and it was true. Introduced […]
Ice Pick: Wassell Mudlark Ice Tracker by Utopeia Moto
“Get out and ride before winter ends!” The Penton Mudlark is certainly a strange bird in the world of vintage dirt bikes. Originally known as the Penton Trials, it was champion enduro rider and legendary […]