A Steve McQueen tribute inspired by vintage motocross… The Kawasaki W800 has become something of a modern classic. An evolution of the W650 retro standard, the W800 offered an air-cooled, 48-hp parallel twin with that […]
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Husqvarna TE610 Retro Supermoto by Speedy Siegl Racing
“Seattle street ripper in retro trim…” The Husqvarna TE610 was a serious dirt and trail machine, designed to be ridden straight into the elements from the truck, trailer, or van. With a 53-hp, liquid-cooled engine […]
Street-Legal Honda XR600R by Therapy Garage
Street-legal XR600R wave-chaser for a San Diego fireman! The Honda XR600R is a bonafide legend — the dominant dirt machine of the 80s and 90s. Built to compete with the 500cc two-strokes at Baja, Honda’s […]
Hooligan Tracker Sportster by Jonesbilt
“A bike you could ride to the race, win, and ride home…” From our first interaction with Steve Jones of Jonesbilt, it was clear that the former diesel mechanic and fabricator invests his heart and […]
Yamaha SR250 Brat Tracker by MUTO Motorbikes
“May the FUN be with you…” Rémy Pagart of France’s MUTO Motorbikes has quickly become one of our favorite builders, for both his bikes and personality. Rémy, who is an artist and designer with a […]
Yamaha XT600 Scrambler by TOMA Customs
The Yamaha XT600 was one of the world’s most successful dual sport motorcycles, both in sales and performance. It was built in countless variations, but the air-cooled 39-44 horsepower single-cylinder engine and heavy-duty design remained […]
Suzuki DR650 Street Scrambler by James Russell
From frozen dual-sport to frontier weapon… The Suzuki DR650 is one of the toughest, best-selling dual-sport motorcycles ever built. In a land like Alaska, it better be. When James Russell of Anchorage picked up this […]
Kawasaki Zephyr Cafe Racer by November Customs
The Kawasaki Zephyr was built during the retro/naked bike boom of the 1990s, with styling that recalled the mighty Kawasaki Z1 of yore. The blend of 70s style and 90s tech was a success. The […]
Honda CX500 Scrambler by Darling Motorcycle Works
“The Bear” from Darling, South Africa. Shawn U’ren of South Africa’s Darling Motorcycle Works spent a 15-year stint in competitive enduro, slogging through the mud, sand, and rocks of such punishing races as The […]
Honda CB360T Scrambler by Slipstream Creations
The Honda CB360, built from 1974-1976, succeeded the well-known CB350 twin, offering a 34-hp parallel twin, 6-speed transmission, and one of the handsomest tanks Honda ever produced. James Fawcett of Slipstream Creations is no stranger […]
