“Looks like a brat, goes like a flat!” For years, the Suzuki GN250 served as a capable 250cc runabout. The air-cooled, SOHC single cylinder engine offered some 22 horsepower and the bike was fairly lightweight […]
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BMW K100 “Shahin” by Mehdi Barakchian
An ’87 Flying Brick dragged “kicking and screaming” into 2019… The BMW K100, introduced in 1982, benefited from the company’s many years of experience building liquid-cooled, overhead cam, inline automobile engines. The fuel-injected, 95-hp engine was […]
Honda CL350 Brat-Scrambler by Offset Moto
Going Equilateral: Long-Armed CL350 from San Francisco… The Honda CL350 was the scrambler version of the beloved CB350 twin, featuring a high-mount exhaust and 19-inch front wheel. While the 346 curb weight and 33 horsepower […]
Paris Muscle: Yamaha XJR1300 Custom by Modification Motorcycles
Paris-made Muscle: Air-cooled Big Block from the 15th Arrondissement The Yamaha XJR1300 was a throwback, an air-cooled “big block” machine that recalled the naked superbikes of yesteryear. The massive 1251cc engine offered substantial thrust — […]
Yamaha SR250 Custom by Officina Serrao D’Aquino
While the Yamaha SR250 may not seem like the most likely candidate for customization, the little air-cooled mono-cylinder commuter machine has become a favorite among custom bike builders. While the first-generation bike was only available […]
Honda GL1100 Goldwing by De Angelis Elaborazioni
The Honda Goldwing may not seem like an ideal donor bike for a custom build, but the big Honda boxers are increasingly finding their way into the hands of builders all over the world. The […]
Yamaha XJR1300 Brat Tracker by Espiat
The Yamaha XJR1300 was a throwback: an old-school, air-cooled muscle bike that looked like it could go toe-to-toe with a Grizzly bear. The big inline four offered 106 horsepower, good for a quarter mile time […]
Triumph T100 Bonneville Custom Bobber by Unik Edition
Going pro… It’s the dream of custom bike builders the world over. For Portugal’s Unik Edition Custom Motorcycles, the time has come. Founders Luís Costa and Tiago Gonçalves embarked on their first build back in […]
“SUMO” BMW R80 Scrambler by MUTO Motorbikes
The BMW R80 has become a popular platform for a street-oriented scrambler build. It’s no surprise, really — the air-cooled boxer is tough as nails, built for field repairs, and looks mean when stripped […]
Honda CB360 Cafe Racer by Aston Neale Motorcycles
Straight out of Suffolk: A Garage-Built, Modernized CB360… The Honda CB360 was only available for a short time — 1974 to 1976 — as the successor to the popular CB350. The 34-hp air-cooled parallel twin […]
