“Cross a street dragster with an exceptional car, you will have a refined beast…” Introduced in 1985, the original Yamaha V-Max (VMX1200) remains the most legendary muscle bike of all time — a V4-powered […]
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Racing Spirit: BMW Nine T Roadster
Race-Inspired BMW R nineT from FCR Original… The BMW R nineT remains one of the most popular modern bikes for customization. The roadster design can be shaped and configured toward various riding styles, and the […]
Winner, Winner: Aluminum-Clad Triumph Thruxton 1200 RS
Classic Custom Winner…and Beyond: Thruxton RS by Jake Apiata x Triumph Annecy… Triumph is one of the brands that’s readily embraced the custom world, inviting and commissioning various dealers and bike-builders to transform production machines […]
Banshee Boxer: BMW R1200R “Bangee”
Baritone Uzi: BMW R1200R from Rind Performance… Introduced in 1987, the Yamaha Banshee 350 (YFZ350) was destined to become one of the most legendary four-wheelers of all time. The engine was a non-YPVS (Yamaha […]
All the Rage: Suzuki GN125 “TNT” Custom
Pint-Size Stick of Dynamite: Suzuki 125 by Cus’Tom Motorcycle… Around 1980, Suzuki introduced their GN series of single-cylinder, air-cooled SOHC machines. Major models would include the GN125, GN250, GN400, and GN600, each with the funky […]
Keep the Dream: Suzuki Katana GS1000S
100,000 miles on a GS1000S Katana: “She’s family, that makes her priceless…” In 1982, a 1000cc version of the Suzuki Katana 1100 was introduced to qualify for AMA Superbike racing. The bore was sleeved […]
Dream Rider: Yamaha XS650 Brat Tracker
“Karbu” from Le Cent Vingt Cinq… At one time, few motorcycles could compete with the British twins for power, performance, and style. The 650 parallel-twins from BSA, Norton, Triumph, and others were just the ticket […]
Fat Kat: Suzuki Katana “GSX1230” Restomod
Andy Harriman’s 1230cc Katana… In 1980, the Suzuki GSX1100S Katana came flashing across the motorcycle world just like its sharp-edged namesake, revealing a whole new vision of what a superbike could be. While the […]
Le Mans Metal: Moto Guzzi V100 Café Racer
All-Aluminum Guzzi from Moto Furia x Apiata Metalshaping… The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello “Aviazione Navale” (Naval Aviation) is a limited edition machine from the iconic Italian manufacturer that pays tribute to the naval heritage […]
Rally Raider: Honda Dominator 650 Rally Bike
NX650 Desert Thumper from Manara Artwork… We’ve long said that many of our favorite bike-builders have racing backgrounds. Motorcycle racers tend to have a deep knowledge of geometry and mechanics, but racing doesn’t always […]