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Engineering Porn: Chris Cosentino’s Ducati Hypermono

If you’re a student of Ducati racing history, you’ll know the Supermono—one of the most tingle-inducing singles of all time. In the mid-90s, just 65 of the light and compact racebikes were built, shot through with carbon fiber and draped with elegant bodywork designed by Pierre Terblanche. We’ve often wondered what a modern-day Supermono would…

Fixation: A bicycle-inspired Yamaha XT250 bobber

In the bicycle world, single-speed and ‘fixie’ bikes are enjoying an upsurge in popularity. Like the custom motorcycle scene, it’s an entire subculture—where style and individualization are as important as getting from A to B. But what happens when these two worlds bleed into each other? Kevin Bergeron has the answer with this unconventional bobber.…

More neo than retro: JVB-moto remixes the Triumph Bobber

The Triumph Bobber is one of the most beautiful production bikes on the market right now. From its faux hardtail frame, to its solo seat and ribbed fenders, it’s an elegant motorcycle that oozes vintage appeal. But that’s not why Jens vom Brauck loves it. “I like the Triumph Bobber for its minimalism rather than…

Speed Read, August 28, 2022

This week’s collection starts with a snow white Honda Monkey, and ends with a custom Yamaha TMAX scooter. In between, we look at a Honda XR250 from Argentina, a BMW R100 from the Czech Republic, and a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar Classic that’s still in its crate.

Team effort: A ripped Indian FTR 1200 from Switzerland

The Indian FTR 1200 is one of the few factory-made motorcycles that brings flat track style to the street. But, despite being…

Gleam Machine: Rodsmith’s Ironhead Sportster café racer

A sleek frame, a mechanical aesthetic, a distinct lack of plastic and a lot of polished metal. This Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster café…

Fresh angle: Giving the Katana 1100 a retro racer vibe

Some aficionados believe that the only way to design an attractive motorcycle, is to maintain a perfectly horizontal foundation line. But the…

Corner Killer: An AMPed up KTM 690 supermoto

As factory supermotos go, you could do a lot worse than the KTM 690 SMC R. Featuring a 72 hp single packed…

Speed Read, August 21, 2022

There’s something for everyone this week. We kick off with a pre-unit Triumph bobber, then cover two classic Kawasaki Zeds and a…

Should CCM build this adventure bike concept?

If there was an award for tenacity in the motorcycling world, the British company CCM would win it. They’ve been going since…

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