[ad_1] Dark finishes, slick surface textures, top-shelf parts, and aggressive proportions are all key ingredients of a Rough Crafts custom Harley. But what if you took this tried-and-true recipe and cranked it up to eleven? That was Rough Crafts frontman Winston Yeh’s goal when the commission for this custom 2022 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy hit … Read more
[ad_1] In the landscape of American motorcycling, 1901 marks the genesis. As America’s first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle carved out a legacy defined by board track dominance, the high-speed pursuits of Burt Munro, and engineering innovations that set the pace for the industry. It is a brand that has survived world wars and corporate ebbs, … Read more
[ad_1] Earlier this month, we showcased a custom-built board tracker with an S&S Cycle motor, built as part of the Japanese leg of the performance brand’s Vintage Tour. Today, we’re looking at one of the bikes that shared the stage with it at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show—a stunning Panhead from Hiroshima’s Satomari Motorcycle. … Read more
[ad_1] As a Triumph Bonneville owner and all-around fan of modern classics, most of my motorcycle gear is low-key stuff with a heritage vibe. But as an unapologetic gear head, I also love modern, tech-heavy pieces. So when the Portuguese helmet manufacturer NEXX sent me their new X.RALLY and X.TR helmets to try out, I … Read more
[ad_1] Many things can stall a custom motorcycle project, but the most common culprits are time and money. So what does it take to get a build back on track? For Ian Ketterer, the answer was a little serendipity and the right client. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Ian is a trained aircraft machinist … Read more
[ad_1] Back in its infancy, before Honda became the technical superpower it is today, production started on a humble step-through commuter that would bring mobility to the masses. The year was 1958, and the model was the Super Cub. Cheap to buy, simple to maintain and almost impossibly durable, it became the most-produced motor vehicle … Read more
[ad_1] The Ducati Hypermotard has always been the “wild child” of the Borgo Panigale lineup. When it first broke cover as a concept at EICMA in 2005, it didn’t just turn heads; it redefined what a street bike could be. Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the Hypermotard was a middle finger to the status quo—combining the … Read more
[ad_1] In the current world of custom motorcycles, the “tracker” aesthetic is the ultimate expression of the “go fast” philosophy. Born on the dirt ovals of America, the street tracker takes the DNA of flat track racing—wide bars, slim tanks, and 19-inch wheels—and adapts it for urban hooliganism. While many immediately think of Harley-Davidson or … Read more
[ad_1] When the Honda CB750 debuted in 1969, it didn’t just move the goalposts—it quietly rewrote the rules of the game. Four cylinders. An overhead cam. Electric start. A front disc brake. All of it wrapped in a package that was refined and reliable enough to ride daily, and affordable enough to matter. The British … Read more
[ad_1] When Triumph launched the Speed Triple in 1994, they inadvertently birthed the modern factory streetfighter. It was a simple, brutal recipe: take the engine and chassis from the Daytona sportbike, strip away the fairings, and add a set of upright handlebars. By the time the T509 arrived in 1997 with its signature twin “bug-eye” … Read more