Honda motorcycles are popular platforms for scrambler builds. In particular, the single cylinder Honda “thumpers,” such as the XR series and the ever-popular NX650 Dominator, make bulletproof, hard-to-kill scramblers that can jump curbs in the city and tear up country roads, paved and unpaved. That said, we also see a good many multi-cylinder scramblers based on the vintage CB and CL series.
Below, we’ve listed the many Honda Scramblers we’ve featured here on the blog.
British Style, Limited Edition: Northman GB350S - The “Northman” Honda GB350S from Jonathan Hull & Son… The Honda GB350S, a 348cc air-cooled single-cylinder retro, has been getting great reviews since it hit the UK and European markets in late 2024. It was […]
Resto Enduro: Honda “XXL600” Restomod - Francesco Paura resurrects a legendary thumper… In 1983, Honda released the original RFVC (Radial Four Valve Combustion) single-cylinder dirt bikes, which were destined to become icons of a generation. With a hemispherical combustion chamber, centrally […]
Little Red: 250cc Honda XL125R Restomod - A 250-powered XL125 Restomod from 1008 Moto Garage… In 1982, Honda replaced the beloved XL125S with the XL125R — a similar dual-sport machine but with Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, 12-volt electrics, and new styling. These […]
Atelier Ewok: “Rainette” Honda CM125 Brat Tracker - A 125cc Frog-Chaser from France’s Atelier Ewok… Built from 1978 to 2002, the Honda CM125 was an air-cooled parallel-twin cruiser that used many engine parts from the 125 Super Dream. The styling was quite funky, […]
Hooligan V-Twin: Honda NV400 Scrambler / Tracker - A V-Twin Honda Hooligan from GDZH Custom Cycle… The Honda NV400 was a small-displacement V-twin cruiser sometimes known as the Steed or Shadow 400. The liquid-cooled 52-degree V-twin produced 33-35 horsepower, and the bike weighed […]
XL Style Retromod: Honda Tiger 250 Scrambler - A Frame-Swapped Retro-Enduro Scrambler from Solace Motorcycle… The Honda Tiger (GL200) was a ~200cc SOHC machine produced and sold for many years in the Indonesia market. It was intended not as a small commuter, but […]
War Machine: Honda XL125S Baja 1000 Racer - Greg Gilson’s 1980 Honda XLS 125 “War Machine”… Today we’re back with a follow-up piece about the 1980 Honda XL125S desert racer of Greg Gilson (@greggils42), whose 2025 Baja 1000 experience we profiled in our […]
Desert Ironman: Racing the Baja 1000 on a 1980 Honda XL125S! - “Even if this race is hell, I am super motivated to go back there and do some wheelies in front of Satan! Haha!” The 58th running of the Baja 1000 — “the Mother of […]
70s Style Honda XR650L Scrambler - Sunrise Scrambler: Custom Honda XR650L from Parr Motorcycles… A new build from Spencer Parr of Indiana’s Parr Motorcycles is always a cause for celebration. This young builder has one of the most inspiring stories in […]
“Primoris” Honda 500 Street Scrambler - Give it The Wurks: Honda 500 Street Scrambler from The Bike Shed Show… In 1980, Honda released their new XL250S trail bike to widespread acclaim. The quarter-liter thumper boasted an innovative new all-alloy four-valve […]
680R 2.0: Honda XR650R Scrambler - When Pigs Fly: Parr Motorcycles’ XR680R Scrambler… Introduced in 1999, the Honda XR650R — aka Big Red Pig (BRP) — was destined to become a legend, winning eight consecutive runnings of the Baja 1000. The […]
Retro Supermoto: Honda FMX650 “Kaze” - Vinduro-Style 650 Motard from Francesco Paura… Introduced in 2005, the Honda FMX650 featured the beloved old single-cylinder RFVC engine from the Honda Dominator in a supermoto package. Unlike competition bike-based motards, like those built […]
The Fresh Prince: Nitrous-Boosted Honda XL200R Scrambler - Glow Up: One Moto Show Standout from Red Right Hand… Mike Schroeder of Red Right Hand of Moto may manage a Montana Harley-Davidson dealership, but his love for bikes extends well beyond Milwaukee-born V-twins, […]
Honda “VFTR” Enduro / Tracker - VF-Powered FTR from Garage94… The Honda FTR223 has been called a “people’s bike” in Japan. The style took inspiration from flat track racing, with some versions wearing a color scheme reminiscent of the mighty Honda […]
Enduro Dominator: Honda NX650 “EDNA” - “Enduro-ized” Dominator from Guido Gerretti… The NX650 Dominator may have gone out of production over two decades ago, but it remains a favorite among adventure riders and custom builders alike. This is particularly true in […]
Team Crampons: Honda NX650 Baja Dominator - Baja-Inspired Dominator from Jeremie of Team Crampons… Honda introduced the NX650 Dominator back in 1988. Power came from a slightly enlarged version of the XR600R dirt bike engine (44 bhp / 39 lb-ft of […]
Honda CD50/90 Benly Scrambler - Pint-size Scrambler from Garage94… In the late 90s, Honda announced the launch of their new and improved CD50 Benly “business bike.” The Benly featured a 49cc air-cooled four-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine, “Tuff-up” puncture-resistant inner tubes, […]
Street Tiger: Honda Tiger Revo 200 Custom - Honda Tiger Revo: A Handmade Transformation for Urban Streets… The Honda GL200, also known as the Honda Tiger Revo, is a 200cc single-cylinder street bike popular in Indonesia. Production began way back in the […]
Very Mean RFVC: Honda “SCR720R” Supermoto - From SLR650 to “SCR720R” with Finland’s KMPH… Introduced in 1996, the Honda SLR650 was designed as an affordable, road-oriented city bike based on the same 644cc RFVC single-cylinder engine as the NX650 Dominator. For decades, […]
Retro Enduro: Honda NX650 “Camelle” - A Two-Wheeled, Long-Legged Camel from Gas&Retro (GRMTO)… The Honda NX650 Dominator is a single-cylinder adventure bike or “trailie” whose engine lives on in the XR650L, one of the most successful dual-sports in motorcycling history. […]
Rocinante: Honda CB400N Expedition Special - “You can go fast, I can go anywhere…” Rocinante is the famed horse of Don Quixote, the Spanish knight-errant known for tilting at windmills and generally trying to single-handedly revive chivalry in the famous Miguel […]
TT Special: Honda CL72 Street Tracker - A Record-Setting Ascot TT Special from the 60s… In 1962, Honda released the CL72 Scrambler 250 with an eye toward the American market, where high pipes, semi-knobby tires, and an off-road attitude were fast becoming […]
L’ill Dom: Honda NX400 Scrambler - As Seen at Bike Shed Moto Show: 400cc Scrambler from Side Rock Cycles… Most of us are quite familiar with the Honda NX650 Dominator, a fairing-clad 90s “trailie” that would lend its 650cc single-cylinder […]
Knievel: Honda CB360 Scrambler - If You Build it, They Will Come: “Knievel” from Freeland Motorcycles… The Honda CJ360T appeared in 1976 as a stripped-down bare-bones version of the CB/CL360 twins. It had a five-speed transmission instead of six, no […]
La Bambina: Rally-Ready Honda CRF450RX Custom - Hand-painted Honda ready for La Ruta Del Nabab… The Honda CRF450RX is Big Red’s big-bore competition off-road racer designed for closed-course GNCC, NGPC, and WORCS events. Unlike the green-sticker trail-legal CRF450X, the RX looks much […]
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 […]
Primo Brown: Honda NX650 Scrambler - Patina Pony: Dominator 650 Scrambler from Emporio Elaborazioni Meccaniche… Surely no one at Honda knew the Honda NX650 Dominator — a single-cylinder, plastic-clad adventure bike — would become a darling of the customs scene […]
Honda XR628R: Street-Legal Baja Tribute - Hot Rod XR from Italy’s GPgarage Moto… Introduced in 1985, the Honda XR600R was destined to become one of the most successful off-road bikes in motorcycling history. The air-cooled thumper would win the Baja 1000 […]
Zombie Hunter: Walking Dead Bike Replica - A Faithful Replica of Daryl’s Bike from Incandescent Motorcycles… In 2014, a new bike rolled onto the screens of viewers all over the world, quickly ascending among the ranks of the best-known motorcycles of all […]
Mission Classic Scrambler: Honda CX500 - 60s-Style Scrambler from Warkot Motorcycles… Honda has always done things its own way, and the company’s history of sales and racing successes are a testament to how well they execute on their visions. One of […]
Backroads Scrambler: Honda CB360 - 1975 CB360 from Slipstream Creations… Introduced in 1974 to succeed the highly successful CB350 twin (actually 325cc), the Honda CB360 boasted a number of upgrades over its predecessor: more displacement (356cc), along with a […]
Baja Red: Honda XR628 Desert Racer - GPgarage Moto builds a ’90s Baja dream racer… Introduced in 1985, the Honda XR600R was destined to become one of the most successful off-road motorcycles in history. In a recent retrospective on the mighty […]
TwinStar Scrambler: Honda CM200T Custom - Custommade C.A. rebuilds and reimagines a family heirloom… Available from 1980-83, the Honda CM200T TwinStar was a beginner-friendly parallel-twin produced as part of Honda’s “Custom Motorcycle” lineup, using the same chassis, engine, and brakes as […]
Triple XL: Three Honda XL500 Motocrossers! - GPgarage Moto builds a trio of four-stroke Honda motocrossers… Introduced in 1979, the Honda XL500 would become one of the most successful dual-purpose bikes of the era, combining a 32-hp version of the XR500 engine […]
Monkey Business: Honda Z50 Custom - Moto Adonis builds a meaner Monkey… As the story goes, the original Honda Monkey was created for a Honda-owned amusement park in Hino, Japan — a Tokyo suburb: “It was called Tama Tech Park, and […]
Memory Maker: Honda Dominator 650 - Fit for a Prince: Ellaspede’s Honda NX650 Dominator… Ellaspede is one of our favorite builders not just in Australia, but worldwide. The workshop started as a small home garage operation, which went under (literally) with […]
Modern FatCat: Honda CRF110 Big Wheel - ATC-Inspired “BW110” Flat Track Pit Bike by A&J Cycles… How many of you remember the Honda FatCat? In the mid-1980s, three-wheelers were all the rage, including Honda’s red-hot ATC “All Terrain Cycle” range. For 1986, […]
Baja Dominator: Honda NX650 “Domi Baja” - Soli Moto builds the Baja Dominator that Honda never did… In the 1980s, Honda was a dominant force in both the Baja 1000 (victories in 1982 and 1984-87) and Paris Dakar Rally (victories in 1986-1989), […]
Rascal Moto: Honda NX650 Dominator - Big-Bore Ripper from Latvia! The Honda NX650 Dominator remains one of the most popular donors for customization in Europe and beyond. Introduced back in 1988, the Dominator was something of an urbanized trail bike or […]
Minimalist & Timeless: Honda CG 125 Cargo Custom - Cramento Motorcycles builds a sleek, timeless 125cc custom… The Honda CG 125 was introduced in 1975 and remained in production for nearly 30 years, earning a reputation for nearly unkillable reliability and generating more than […]
Baja Monkey: Honda “MAANkey” Scrambler - Motocicli Audaci builds a Monkey Scrambler…and races it! The Honda Monkey is one of the most beloved two-wheelers of all time. Legend has it that the original 1960s models were based on a children’s ride […]
Tornado 293: Honda XR250 “Pig Tracker” - Rodando Sur builds a burly 293cc Tornado… While Honda’s lightweight dual-sport in the US and European market is now the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected CRF250L / CRF300L, the company has continued to produce the air-cooled XR250 Tornado […]
Slipstream Creations: 1974 Honda CL200 Scrambler - As most of you are well aware, the CL series was Honda’s line of CB-based “street scramblers,” which often featured larger diameter front wheels, higher fenders, high-mount exhausts, and dual-purpose tires. While the larger displacement […]
Frame to Fame: Honda XR680R Scrambler - The XRR Scrambler: 680cc Mega-Thumper from Parr Motorcycles… Since his first build back in 2018, we’ve been proud to feature the builds of Spencer Parr of Indiana’s Parr Motorcycles, watching his skills and reputation grow […]
Modern CL77: Honda CB150 Scrambler - Brutal Monkey Workshop retro-mods a fuel-injected CB150… It’s always fun to learn about bikes built for certain markets, which aren’t available here in the States or other parts of the world. One such is the […]
All-Metal ADV: Honda 650 Dominator - TUAB: The Ultimate Adventure Bike from Marlon Motorcycles… The Honda NX650 Dominator has proven itself as one of the most versatile motorcycles of recent history, a single-cylinder dual-sport that’s tough as nails, adept both on […]
The Fat Lady Sings: Honda Varadero 1000 Scrambler - Introduced in 2001, the Honda XL1000V Varadero was an interesting machine. Honda took the 996cc 97-bhp V-twin from their VTR 1000 Firestorm / SuperHawk and put it in an adventure-touring chassis. The result was a […]
Slipstream Creation: Honda CL350 Scrambler - “All of the little, BIG details…” The Honda CL350 was the scrambler version of the beloved CB350 twin, featuring several off-road-inspired elements such as high pipes and larger 19-inch front wheel. While it was more […]
Big Red Baja: Honda XR680R Desert Racer - From 1988 to 1996, the big-bore Kawasaki two-strokes ruled the Baja 1000, ripping across the desert chaparral at more than 100 mph, covering the 1000-mile race in 10-20 hours. However, their arch-rival, Honda, has never […]
Honda Dominator “EVO3” by Morex Custom - When Honda launched the NX650 Dominator in 1988, they surely didn’t expect that the urbanized trail bike would become a darling of the new wave customs scene 40 years later. The Dominator had a bored […]
Slipstream Creation: 1974 Honda CL360 Scrambler - Slipstream Creations builds a leaner, more refined CL… From 1974-76, the Honda CL360 was available as the street scrambler version of the CB360. While these lightweight twins shared the same 34-hp / 356cc engine and […]
Joy Machine: Honda NX650 Dominator Motard - Custommade C.A. builds an 80/20 street weapon… The Honda NX650 Dominator has become an unexpected favorite of custom builders across the world. While it was only available from 1988-89 here in the States, it remained […]
Modelo Luxo: Honda ML125 by Cramento Motorcycles - Introduced in 1976, the Honda CG125 was derived from the CB125 for developing markets, where preventative maintenance could be infrequent at best. The overhead cam (OHC) top end on the CB was known to wear […]
Kolor Me Purple: Honda CL350 Scrambler - Kosmoto Customs builds a Kandy Purple CL… Earlier this month was the fifth annual Victory Moto Show in our hometown of Savannah, Georgia. While we showcase bikes from all around the world, we’re always amazed […]
SuperHawk Scrambler: Honda CB77 305 - Iron Macchina Customs builds a SuperHawk “Beach Tracker”… In 1961, Honda introduced the CB77 SuperHawk, a 305cc straight-twin destined to become the company’s first sport bike. Developed out of Honda’s Grand Prix racing experience, the […]
Stellar CB: Honda CB125S by Interstellar Motors - The Honda CB125S was introduced in 1975, featuring an air-cooled SOHC single-cylinder engine that offered 12 horsepower and 100 mpg. With a 9500 rpm redline and dry weight of just 187 pounds, the little CB […]
MAAN Cub: Honda SuperCub X by Motocicli Audaci - Sardinia’s MAAN builds one burly Super Cub for Honda Motor Europe! The Honda Super Cub C125 is the remastered version of a beloved classic, modeled after the very first 49cc C100 Super Cub of 1958, […]
Prairie Dog: Honda XL600 Desert Sled - Marmisto’s take on the classic Desert Sled – the Prairie Dog There are custom bikes with build sheets that read like expensive shopping lists, outfitting the machine in a dizzying array of high-spec bling, and […]
Honda CG125 by Cramento Motorcycles - Introduced in 1975, the Honda CG125 was designed to survive the harsh conditions of developing countries, where maintenance intervals could be infrequent and dirt roads the norm. Instead of the overhead cam (OHC) top end […]
Vulture Moto’s Vintage 500 Series - A pair of 500 thumpers from Germany’s Vulture Moto! The 500cc “big single” remains one of the best, most versatile all-around engine configurations in motorcycling history, from the British 500 singles of yesteryear to the […]
Honda XL600LM “Bulldog” by GPgarage Moto - The Honda XL600LM was a tribute to the HRC Paris-Dakar Rally machines of the 1980s. In 1982, Cyril Neveu won the legendary trans-Saharan race on an XR550, and Honda was intent on repeating that victory, […]
Honda CL350 “Moonbeam” by Mazi Moto - “This is a CL, it should look like it wants to rip around in the dirt…” In 1968, Honda introduced the CL350, a Scrambler version of the popular 324cc CB350 twin. The CL featured high […]
Baja Commander: Honda XL500R Baja - GPgarage Moto builds a Baja restomod! The XL500R was Honda’s 500cc dual-sport in the early 1980s, a mono-shock (Pro-Link) evolution of the twin-shock XL500S, featuring a 32-hp SOHC engine with counterbalancers, long-travel suspension, and a […]
Johnny Campbell Tribute: Honda XR628R Baja! - Desert King: GPgarage Moto builds a tribute to the King of Baja… Johnny Campbell is a living legend of off-road racing, a man known as “The King of Baja” for his 11 Baja 1000 victories […]
Bombardero: Honda CG150 Cargo by AZFER Customs - A Honda 150 built for both town and country… Launched all the way back in 1975, the Honda CG125 would become one of the world’s most popular learner machines and lightweight commuters, remaining in production […]
Quatro Galos: Four Honda CBX750F Customs - Four CBX750F customs from Grego’s Customs of Brazil… In 1983, the Honda CBX750 appeared, an evolution of the beloved CB750 that offered a 93-hp DOHC inline four engine and the boxy styling that would become […]
Dune Runner: Honda CX400 Scrambler - LE VAN VAN énervé — The Pissed-off Van Van… The Honda CX500, once derided as the “Plastic Maggot,” would go on to achieve cult status as a nearly unbreakable instrument of the two-wheeled professional: “It […]
Walking Dead Inspired: Honda CB750 “Lucille” - Louis James builds a CB750 that would make Daryl Dixon proud… Daryl Dixon is the longest surviving character of The Walking Dead TV series, an expert tracker and survivalist known for his crossbow and post-apocalyptic […]
All The Little, Big Details: Honda CL350 Scrambler - Slipstream Creations builds a more versatile, capable Honda Scrambler… Introduced in 1969, the Honda CL350 was the factory scrambler version of the CB350 twin, one of Honda’s most successful machines. The 324cc, 33-horsepower parallel-twin engine […]
Big Bore Restomod: Honda XL600R by Motorieep - In 1983, Honda introduced the XL600R (aka 600 XLR), a big-bore dual-purpose machine with nearly 11 inches of ground clearance, 8+ inches of suspension travel, and 45 horsepower on tap. Like other open-class dual-sports of […]
Desert Dominator: Honda NX650 ‘Sled - “A lighter, more powerful, more aggressive, go anywhere version of the Dominator…” The Honda NX650 Dominator has become one of the world’s most popular custom platforms, featuring an XR-based 644cc four-valve single-cylinder engine, twin stainless […]
Full Metal Beast: Honda CBX750F by Grego’s Customs - A Brazilian Custom Motorcycle of the Year! The Honda CBX750F, launched in 1983, was an evolution of the “original superbike” — the beloved CB750. The air-cooled 16-valve DOHC engine produced 91 bhp, capable of propelling […]
Rubicon XL: Honda XL250 by One Down Four Up - The Rubicon Trail is one of the most legendary 4×4/off-road trails in the world, a 22-mile route through the Sierra Nevada mountains just west of the California/Nevada border. Native peoples originally used the route to […]
Bumblebee: Honda CB750 F2 Scrambler by Mad Mike Custom - “Like riding a fast tank that nobody can stop…” Better known as the Nighthawk in some parts of the world, the 1990s Honda CB750F2 Seven Fifty was no longer the world-changing “original superbike” of its […]
Fear Nothing: Honda NX650 Dominator “Witaca 001” - A Honda Dominator built for the path, not the destination… When Honda introduced the NX650 Dominator in 1988, we can safely assume they had no idea this “urbanized trail bike” would become a favorite […]
650 Twin-Shocker: Marmisto’s TT-NX Street Tracker - The Honda NX650 Dominator has become one of the world’s most custom platforms. The 45-hp four-valve single has plenty of punch, coupled with electric start and a reputation for rugged reliability. But for stonemason, author, […]
Honda XR400R “Rat Bike” from R.L. Allman’s Peter Pan - In this darkly re-imagined new series, Peter Pan flies on two wheels… Ronnie Allman is a young filmmaker whose fascination with motorcycles can be traced back to his boyhood days. He grew up in Texas, […]
Honda XR250 Tornado Scrambler by LBC Motorcycles - Retro Enduro built by Argentina’s Low Budget Customs… The Honda XR250 Tornado was a Latin American equivalent of the XR250L, sporting an air/oil-cooled 4-valve DOHC tuned for better low-end torque and slightly less peak power […]
Honda XR350R “Hoodoo” by Buscadero Motorcycles - Drool-worthy XR built for vintage motocross… The Honda XR350R debuted to a good bit of fanfare in 1983. Together with its big brother, the XR500R, the big red enduro would help change the way people […]
XLsinore: Honda XR600R Scrambler - The Honda XR600R was one of the most successful dirt bikes of all time, an air-cooled beast built from 1985 to 2000 — a wildly successful machine in both the desert and the woods. Out […]
KEEP IT HONDA: CT70 / Grom by Therapy Garage - A Grom-Powered CT70, ready for town and trails… The Honda CT70 — aka the “Trail 70” — debuted in 1969, featuring a pressed-steel “T-bone” frame, folding handlebars, and a 72cc OHV four-stroke engine good for […]
Unicorn Chaser: Honda CX500 by Last Lap Liza - Fairytale in Steel: From $50 junkyard heap to full-blown Unicorn Chaser… The Honda CX500 has always been a bit of a strange beast, a liquid-cooled transverse V-twin that earned the nicknames the “Poor Man’s Guzzi” […]
Finnish Gravel Eater: Honda SLR650 Adventure Scrambler - Finland’s Panu Laakkonen builds a Honda adventure machine… The Honda SLR650 was a streamlined, more street-oriented version of the popular NX650 Dominator, geared more for commuters and couriers than dual-sport riders. The SLR’s seat height […]
Heavy-Duty CB: Honda CB750 by Monnom Customs - The Honda CB750 is one of the most beloved vintage motorcycles in existence, and possibly the most popular platform for custom builds. Introduced in 1969, the 68-hp CB’s tranverse inline four engine would become the […]
Honda CBR150R by Jowo Kustom - The Honda CBR150R, launched in 2002, was the successor to the two-stroke NSR150, featuring a four-stroke, 150cc single-cylinder engine that makes around 18 horsepower. Mainly sold in Asian markets and South Africa, the bike shared […]
Honda CB750 Scrambler by RacingSmith - A mean-green 750, built for an Air Force serviceman… Many moons ago, we were thrilled to feature the first build from Ben Smith of Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s RacingSmith. The bike was a Honda CB750 tracker […]
Supermoto Elsinore: Honda MT/CR250 Retromotard! - Snore no more: an enigmatic Elsinore with modern upgrades… In 1973, the Honda CR250M revolutionized the motocross world. Until then, Honda had only produced four-stroke machines, and all of its off-roaders were converted from street […]
Island Hopper: Honda XL250 Scrambler by Custommade C.A. - A two-seat 250 scrambler, perfect for small trips to the Greek islands… When Honda introduced the XL250 in 1972, it was the world’s first mass-produced four-stroke enduro, laying the groundwork for the big four-stroke enduros […]
Honda “CL350F” Scrambler by Northbilt Customs - What if Honda made a Scrambler version of the 350 Four? At its introduction in 1972, the Honda CB350F — aka the 350 Four — was the smallest displacement four-cylinder motorcycle ever produced, offering 34 […]
Urban Scrambler: Honda CB400F by Francis Von Tuto - A lightweight curb-jumper from Down Under… The Honda CB400F Super Sport — aka Honda 400 Four — has been called Japan’s first real sportbike. In an era when many riders were more interested in straight-line […]
Honda CB650 “Jasmine” by Red Right Hand - Introduced in 1979, the Honda CB650 would become the last of the air-cooled SOHC fours. An evolution of the beloved CB550, the 650 was built on the same production line and included a nearly identical […]
The Last Dominator: Honda NX650 by Andrew Greenland - The 14th and final Dominator build from an NX master… The Honda NX650 Dominator has become one of the most popular donors for modern scrambler builds. The XR650-derived engine is nigh indestructible, with decent punch […]
Street Scrambler: Honda CL360 by Inglorious Motorcycles - From Malle Mile racer to backlane cruiser… The Honda CL360 was the scrambler version of the CB360, offering high pipes, a higher rear fender, and braced enduro-style handlebars. Underneath such trappings, the CB/CL360 siblings were […]
Humanitarian Dominator: Honda NX650 “Alabama” - A globe-trotting Dominator from the humanitarian association Moto Taccuino. The Honda NX650 Dominator, built from 1987-2003, is one of the best donors for a truly capable scrambler — a bike that can run long miles […]
Transalp Scrambler: Honda XL600V by Rusty Pipes Garage - The Honda Transalp was launched back in 1987 with the original Honda XL600V — a two-wheeled multitool of a machine boasting a 52-degree V-twin that made 50-55 hp. Styled after the Paris-Dakar racers of the […]
Street Sweet, Dirt Worthy: Honda XL500 by Loose Screw - “Street sweet. Dirt worthy. Good time transportation…” That’s how Honda described their lineup of XL dual-purpose motorcycles in their big 1979 magazine advertisement. The ’79 Honda XL500S was the “New King Single” of the bunch, […]
All Squared Away: Honda CB450DX by JM Customs - The Honda CB450DX was available from 1989-1992, a popular beginner’s bike powered by a 43-hp air-cooled parallel-twin derived from the Superdream engine. The bike was affordable, reliable, easy to handle, and offered retro 70s styling. […]
Honda NX650 City Scrambler - The Honda NX650 Dominator has become a darling of the modern customs scene. The tried-and-true big single is perfect for running the gauntlet of urban commutes, jumping curbs and finding back-alley shortcuts, then shooting out […]
Customizing for Dommies: Honda NX650 Street Tracker - It’s hard to beat a big single “thumper” for ruggedness, versatility, and all-around motorcycling fun. Last summer, the good folks at Hoxton Moto — creators of a Youtube channel with 10,000+ subscribers — rebuilt one […]
The Bullfighter: Honda XL200 Tracker by Matador Motor Co. - Built to rip through Istanbul traffic and escape to the woods… The Honda XL200 is a modern incarnation of the legendary XL/XR series, a 20-hp air-cooled dual-sport with modern upgrades such as electric start and […]
