Gaston Motorcycle Werks builds a two-stroke street tracker… Introduced in 1976, the Yamaha RD400 was the last of Yamaha’s air-cooled two-stroke RD street bikes, a blue-smoking wheelie monster that undercut many of its rivals pricewise […]
Tag: Trackers
Supercharged Triumph Thruxton 1200 R
Tamarit Motorcycles builds a 160-bhp Triumph Thruxton R… In 2016, Triumph introduced the Thruxton 1200 R, the highest performance machine in the Bonneville lineup. Though it has the looks of a ’60s café racer, the […]
Angry RT: Custom BMW R1150RT Roadster
From Full Dress to Naked Muscle… Introduced in 2001, the BMW R1150RT was a full-dress tourer with Telelever front suspension, Paralever rear suspension, and an 1130cc air-cooled flat-twin which put out 95 hp and 63 […]
Hooligan’s Dream: Yamaha “RD375LC” Street Tracker
FLATTY: Vic Shield’s 375cc Two-Stroke Street Tracker… By the late 70s, Yamaha’s air-cooled RD250/400 two-stroke street bikes were due for an update. In order to galvanize the supersport class, Yamaha decided to go all-out, creating […]
Memory Maker: Honda Dominator 650
Fit for a Prince: Ellaspede’s Honda NX650 Dominator… Ellaspede is one of our favorite builders not just in Australia, but worldwide. The workshop started as a small home garage operation, which went under (literally) with […]
Ride the Lightning: Suzuki DR-Z400 Street Tracker
Black Cycles Australia builds a 400cc street tracker… Introduced back in 2000, the Suzuki DR-Z400 remains still one of the most popular dual-sports on the market, boasting an especially strong aftermarket and rider community. While […]
Special Ciao: “Speciao” 75cc Piaggio Tracker
Fuchs Workshop builds a Piaggio mini-tracker… In 1967, Piaggio introduced their first moped, the Ciao — a 50cc two-stroke with a belt drive, drum brakes, and 6-volt electrics. Produced in various versions well into […]
An American Evening: Flat Out Friday 2023!
It’s loud. It’s fast. It’s Flat Out Friday. Last weekend, on the night before Mama Tried Show 2023, racers and spectators flocked to Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum for the wild and wonderful Flat Out Friday flat […]
Sub-Zero: Yamaha Scorpio 225 Tracker
Bali’s Joyride builds a Shoei-inspired SX225… The Indonesian island of Bali has become a custom motorcycle mecca in recent years. Few destinations can boast such a high concentration of workshops turning out bespoke builds, many […]
Ural Flat Tracker: 1955 M-72 Flathead Boxer
Hammer Bike builds the “Very First” Ural Flat Tracker… In 1939, alarmed with Hitler’s ambitions in Europe, the Soviet Union decided they needed a new heavy-duty motorcycle as part of their military rearmament. In order […]
