The Suzuki XF650 Freewind is a bike of the German “Reiseenduro” (Travel Enduro) class, built from 1997 to 2003 to compete directly against the BMW F650. The oil-cooled, 47-hp motor is an evolution of […]
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Honda CL175 Scrambler by Colt Wrangler
At the Handbuilt Show last year, we had the opportunity to meet Texas young gun Colt Wrangler, whose Yamaha XS650 tracker we recently featured. At the show, Colt had the 1971 Honda CL175 scrambler he’d […]
Sportster 883 Street Tracker by Crazy Garage
A road-racing 883 street tracker… Crazy Garage of Busan, South Korea, has been turning out race-oriented builds for over a decade. Founder Chi-hyun Kim says most of their bikes are built for the “racing circuit […]
Honda CG125 Cafe Racer by Fernando Casado
Young man, big heart…Brazilian design student dedicates his build to family, teachers, and friends… Today, we are thrilled and honored to feature the first of three builds from Fernando Casado — a 23 year old […]
Yamaha FZ16 Tracker by Lino Motos Custom
“I can’t stop seeing metal where there is plastic!” For so many builders, the love of two wheels begins with bicycles — whether they be BMX, MTB, DH, fixed-gear, or road bikes. At some point, […]
Suzuki Bandit 400 Cafe Racer by Jowo Kustom
Bad “Baby Bandit” from Indonesia… The Suzuki GSF400 — aka the Bandit 400 — had a 59-hp inline four derived from the GSX-R400, mounted as a stressed member in a trellis frame. Along with the […]
Ducati GT 1000 Street Tracker by Custom Design Studios
Street-legal AMA Pro Flat Tracker…once raced by Larry Pegram! Today, we’re thrilled to feature one of the baddest street trackers ever. This 2007 Ducati GT 1000 was owned and campaigned by long-time superbike racer Larry […]
Honda CB100 Scrambler: “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”
“It’s a gas, gas, gas” — a son turns a father’s old bike into a brutal little giant-killer… Fikri Ahmad had a vision for his father’s old motorcycle, a 1981 Honda CB100K5: a brutal scrambler […]
KTM Duke 390 Tracker by Revolt Cycles
“Pantera” — a 390cc, triple-black panther from RVLT… The KTM Duke 390 has gained immense popularity across the globe. Weighing in at just 306 pounds dry, with 43-hp on tap, the bike has been called […]
Yamaha RD350 Custom by Jake Drummond Designs
Two-stroke, low-level screamer built in an aircraft hangar… Today, we’re thrilled to feature this stunning Yamaha RD350 by 24 year old Jake Drummond of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Oshkosh is the home of one of the largest […]
