Diesel Mini Bike
Spring Fever. I’m not sure how it hits in less desolate parts of the world, but around here it gets our brains churning with ideas. After six...
The Way of the Café: A 1978 Honda CB750 from Tokyo
The exact definition of ‘café racer‘ is often debated, but it holds a special meaning for Kenji Heianzan, founder of the Japanese workshop Minami Motorcycle. “We pursue...
Beijing Brawler: Mandrill’s Triumph Bonneville T120 street tracker
The modern Triumph Bonneville T120 is a true sleeper. Its gentlemanly aesthetic follows the traditional Bonneville formula, but its rumbling parallel-twin motor kicks out 105 Nm of...
Pitch Perfect: A harmonious BMW R100/7 restomod by Heiwa MC
The vintage BMW R-series boxer remains a perennial favorite among custom motorcycle builders. But there’s a downside to its popularity; with so many custom boxers on the...
Tattoo Projects Custom Motorcycles
Tattoo Projects is a creative agency based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. CEO Rudy Banny and President Buffy McCoy Kelly opened their doors in 2006 after illustrious...
Motototem: Turning the Royal Enfield Flying Flea into art
Last month, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile, colloquially known as Milan Design Week, filled the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center with works from the world’s...
Road Tested: Purpose Built Moto’s Scrambler bar-end mirrors
Mirrors are the bane of any custom motorcycle builder. They’re useful for seeing what’s behind you and keeping the authorities off your back—but the wrong mirrors can...
Work in Progress: A flawless Harley Sportster 883 by Mule
We’ve seen our fair share of custom bikes that could be classified as works in progress. Some have been cobbled together crudely while waiting patiently for parts...
WKND Special: A Yamaha XT600 street tracker from Porto
Every custom motorcycle builder has a horror story (or many) about having to fix someone else’s mistakes. Sergio Almeida is no exception. When he got his hands...
Ducati Scrambler Motorcycle
In 1962, Kennedy was in the White House, Ray Charles was singing “I Can’t Stop Loving You” on the radio, and the Italian motorcycle company known for...
