Tom Laveuf grew up in France, where he and his family rode Honda CR125 and CR250 dirt bikes, and his uncle rebuilt 70s Hondas. After moving to the States, his two-wheeled obsession went dormant until […]
Tag: Brats
Honda FT500 Tracker by Jordan Froidmont
Jordan Froidmont of Belgium is 25 years old, and this stunning 1982 Honda FT500 is his first build. He actually wanted to build an SR500, but, as a 21 year old student, his budget limited […]
Yamaha XS850 Cafe Racer by Therapy Moto
Few of us would argue that building and riding bikes is good therapy. Not free therapy, mind you–but good. Lars Engelsviken of Norway’s Therapy Moto has taken that notion to heart. He says: “Therapy Moto […]
Kawasaki KZ750 Brat Tracker by Droog Moto Concepts
Only a handful of the world’s builders have an unmistakable style, allowing you to identify one of their builds at a glance. Droog Moto Concepts, run by the husband/wife team of Max and Erica Droog, […]
Honda TMX 155 Brat by Revolt Cycles
Revolt Cycles is based in the Middle Islands of the Philippines. Cebu City, to be exact. They have been building bikes for the past three years now and riding for nearly two decades. Their mission […]
Honda CB550 Brat by Ironwood Custom Motorcycles
(Written by Mark Turner.) Thankfully we are all individuals. Some of us like big women, some like marmite, some like to wear women’s clothing on a Thursday night and call themselves Mildred. Personally, I like […]
BMW R100R Brat Cafe by Rough Cycles
Rough Cycles of Berlin was founded in 2011. Since then, the shop has grown to include three guys and two dogs. They mainly specialize in repairing and customizing Harley Davidsons. However, after more than a […]
Honda CB500 Brat Bike by Patrick Couturier
We’re always thrilled to showcase the first custom bike from a promising young builder. Like first loves, there’s nothing quite like your first build. There’s that first fumbling through wiring looms, those hours spent over […]
BMW R80 Brat Tracker by Espiat
Some of the finest builds we come across are from men and women who have abandoned the hustle and bustle of big city life for a quieter existence, more focused on the work of their […]
Honda CB750 Brat Cafe by Magnum Opus
We discovered this blown KZ650 by Magnum Opus Custom Bikes at this year’s Handbuilt Show, only to realize that this custom shop, run by Ezio Covelli, is located in the same town as our headquarters: […]
