In 1981, Yamaha introduced the 920cc Virago XV920R, marketed in Europe with slightly larger displacement (980cc) as the TR1 and also the XV1000. It had the mono-shock suspension that has made the Virago series so […]
Vintage Motorcycles
XS650-Powered Tracker by Red Max Speed Shop
Red Max Speed Shop turns out some of the sexiest street trackers on the planet, and this XS650-engined machine is no exception. The frame is a GNC replica, and the motor has been re-phased […]
Faves: Ducati 860 GT Cafe Racer
Most of us think of motorcycle riding as a thing to do in warm weather. There is even a huge symbiotic relationship between motorcycles and surfers. Definitely a relationship that screams for the type of […]
One Mean Harley XL1200S Cafe Racer
Here we have one very cool XL1200 cafe racer by @crowsbike. How bout those pipes! And blue frame! We’ve asked the owner if we can run a feature on this bike. We’ll keep you posted! […]
Budget-Built Honda CB750 Custom…Bandit-Powered!
We’re thrilled to present you guys with another build from Dave Solomon, the spirited Englishman behind the Bandit-powered Z1000 we recently featured. Today, Dave brings us the story of another classic fitted with a 1200cc, […]
Faves: The Minimalist XS650 By Auto Fabrica
The Type 6 By Auto Fabrica: Minimalist Beauty The Japanese aesthetic design theory Kanso embodies simplicity within the Wabi-Sabi approach–not only to material, but life itself. The basic belief is that… ”Virtue and civility can […]
Bandit-Powered 1977 Kawasaki (K)Z1000 Custom
Today we’re thrilled to present this incredible restomod Z1000 from Dave Solomon of Cheltenham, UK. Dave is a friend of Darren Carter, whose BSA Hill Climber and custom Z650 have each graced the blog. We’ve […]
Honda CX500 Tracker by Matt Woodgates
Today we’re thrilled to feature this CX500 tracker/scrambler by Matt Woodgates of Woodgates Motorcycles. The Honda CX500, along variants such as the GL500 Silverwing, has always been an interesting machine. It was the first V-twin […]
Kawasaki Z650 Custom by Darren Carter
Today we’re excited to bring you another build from our favorite Englishman, Darren Carter, the man behind the BSA Thunderbolt Hill Climber that drew so much positive attention. The Z650, marketing in the US and […]
1982 Honda XR500R Tracker
There’s nothing much we love more than a big single dual sport built into a custom tracker or scrambler, and this is one of the best we’ve seen by Scott Haslam of Utah. It’s a […]
