Return of the Cafe Racers Predator Gloves
The cafe racer scene has a rich history dating back to the 1950s and there are very few brands left who can claim to have been there when it all began. When it came to choosing which company to partner with for our latest riding gear collaboration, we set out to find…
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Heritage Boost – Berry Bads BMW R nineT
Kyohey Sugimoto, owner of Berrybads Motorcycles works out of a modest space in Ōtsu, the capital of Japan’s Shiga Prefecture. He has a soft spot for classic bikes and tends to focus his efforts on pre-1980s machines. Last time we heard from Sugimoto-san he had just completed a very tasteful Triton, a…
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Timeless Twin – Le Bouterollier BMW R65
It’s been less than 6 months since we featured the Le Bouterollier BMW R60/7 and Jean-Pierre is back with yet another impressive build. Once again the Frenchman has opted for a bike from his favourite Bavarian brand in the form of a 1980 BMW R65. What has changed though is his design…
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Cortech Skipper Bomber Motorcycle Jacket
The CORTECH Skipper bomber jacket is as much a piece of fashion to behold as it is a functional addition to your riding garb. Which is the perfect combination, because when choosing motorcycle gear, protection should always come first and foremost. However, when given the chance why would you choose anything less…
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Stylmartin Jack Motorcycle Boots
Shoes and boots designed for motorcyclists often battle with finding a balance between form and function. They tend to offer either sturdy protection or stylish looks, but rarely both. The Stylmartin Jack Boots, though, delivers both. With protection and padding tailored to riding, these casually styled boots are just as much at…
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Sam Troy’s Trophy – Honda GB400 TT Cafe Racer
In recent years we’ve seen a spate of new motorcycles inspired by classic bikes. Models like the Kawasaki Z900RS and the Triumph Thruxton R were released with convincing backstories explaining why they were made and what influenced their creation. It’s a clever marketing tactic used to coax us into believing these bikes…
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Electric Motorcycles – Power and the Passion
“HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE“ Alright, you grumpy old bastards on social media – no one is trying to pry your classic bike from your cold, diabeetus-riddled hands. No men in Tesla shirts are going to kick over your Norton Commando and tip your fuel down…
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Brotherly Build – Fabbris Moto Honda CB750
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race bikes and classic motorcycles. This, of course, means the brothers have a penchant for building cafe racers and their latest project follows suit. Based on a ’92 Honda CB750 the UJM has…
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