It’s hard to beat the Yamaha XS650 for character, durability, and ease of customization. The lines lend themselves readily to all kinds of builds, from choppers to trackers, and what the parallel twin lacks in […]
Tag: Bobbers
Bajaj Pulsar Bobber by J&D Custom Co.
Never heard of the Bajaj Pulsar 220 or its variants? Bajaj is actually the world’s sixth-largest manufacturer of motorcycles, and the Pulsar series, first introduced in India in 2001, was developed with the help of […]
Honda CB750 Bratstyle by Mark Alderfer
We love featuring bikes from big, well-known shops, but there’s something truly special about customs crafted by individual builders in their personal garages or sheds. This the essence of the #builtnotbought mentality, and if you […]
BMW R51 Scrambler by Cafe Racer SSpirit
Here we have “CRSS5,” a BMW R51 scrambler built by the talent crew of Cafe Racer SSpirit, located in San Sebastián, Spain. Following WWII, BMW was prohibited from making motorcycles by the Allies. In 1950, […]
Yamaha XS650 Bobber/Tracker by The Fat Guido
Here we have an interesting bobber/tracker/brat hybrid by Instagram user @thefatguido. The spoked wheels, fork brace, flat seat, and slightly knobby tires scream tracker, while the peanut tank and old-school bars, grips, and mirrors […]
Faves: “College-Built” Yamaha XS650
The Yamaha XS650 is one of the best platforms for a custom build, in my opinion, especially for the novice builder. There is a large aftermarket, making it easy to purchase both custom and replacement […]





