A metric bobber recalling the Big Wheel trikes of yesteryear… The Yamaha XS650 remains one of the most versatile vintage motorcycles in the hands of custom builders. We regularly see the British-inspired Japanese twin transformed […]
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Super Hooligan: 1275cc Tracker by Tucker Speed
A 1275cc Super Hooligan built for the 2020 season… Hooligan flat track racing has exploded in popularity in recent years. The “run what you brung” spirit of the racing recalls the early days of stock […]
The Silver Wasp: BMW Airhead by Blunk’s Garage
The BMW R100RT was the touring version of the airhead series. It featured a full fairing — the first on a factory motorcycle — as well as an adjustable windshield, twin panniers, and of course […]
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 One of One: Turbo Dyna by Royal-T Racing
“Imagine if Suzuki made the Hayabusa in the 80’s, what would Harley’s competitor look like?” That’s the question Patrick Tilbury asked a friend at Sturgis one year, back during their days working for West Coast […]
Born Again: Vintage Triumph Drag Bike
“Born Again” — a 60’s-style show-and-go drag bike, built from a snow-buried frame… Back in the 1960s, it wasn’t unheard of for a single drag racer to build, tune, ride, and show the same bike. […]
Modern Baja Tribute: Kawasaki KX500AF “Purple Monster”
A 500cc two-stroke monster built in the image of the Mean Green Baja kings… The Kawasaki KX500 is one of the most legendary, if not notorious, off-road weapons ever created. The performance numbers are still […]
WKND Virago: Yamaha XV750 by De Stijl Moto
A JDM-inspired Virago from Portland… Introduced in 1981, the Yamaha XV750 Virago was the company’s first foray into the market for V-twin cruisers, featuring mono-shock rear suspension, shaft-drive, and an air-cooled 75° V-twin producing 55 […]
The One Moto Show 2020!
Last weekend was the 11th annual edition of The One Moto Show in Portland, Oregon, created by See See Motorcycles. Since its inception in 2009, “The 1 Moto” has become one of the world’s best-known […]
Two-Stroke Triple: Kawasaki S2 “V2.0” by Brian Cox
In 1972, Kawasaki introduced the S2 Mach II, a 350cc two-stroke triple that made 45 horsepower at 8000 rpm and weighed 330 pounds. Unlike its legendary big sibling, the widow-making 500cc H1 Mach III, the […]
