Same But Different – Thirteen & Co. CB750F
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the goings-on in the world of custom motorcycles. Ideas are reused and repurposed time and time again. So where the real talent lies is in creating something that either appears unique or is…
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Riding Gear – Goldtop 1975 Lancer Jacket
Any riding gear manufacturer can create up a “retro” jacket. But only those who have been around for a while can offer a 70s design pulled straight from their own back catalog. Goldtop from England has been making motorcycle apparel and accessories since 1951, often with an eye on classic cafe racer…
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Distinctive Duke – Bolt Motor Co. Monster S2R
Ducati has been producing its Monster since 1993. Looking back over the years there wasn’t a lot of variation in the appearance of the iconic naked bike until around 2008. Ducati played with different specs, mufflers, bikini fairings, wheels, and livery, but aesthetically they barely differed from one another. So, as you…
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Riding Gear – Bell Moto 3 Fasthouse
It’s a perfect collaboration. In 2016, renowned helmet brand Bell Helmets brought back their iconic full face Moto 3 after a forty-year absence. Now they’ve teamed up with Fasthouse, a brand steeped in the old-school dirt bike cool of California’s lawless 60s and 70s, to bring out an eye-catching colorway that uniquely…
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Blimburn – Tamarit Bonneville Cafe Racer
When you’re on to a good thing, stick to it. Tamarit Motorcycles have a soft spot for Triumphs. They kicked off their business with 5 modest Triumph projects in 2015 during which they developed 5 bolt-on parts. Now, less than 5 years later they’ve built an unfathomable 52 custom motorcycles. What’s even…
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Riding Gear – Racer Forge Heated Gloves
Modern battery technology isn’t just improving electric cars and smartphones. Better batteries now mean more comfortable rides deep into the heart of winter – without stringing yourself up in wires. A joint effort between riding gear retailer Urban Rider and glove company Racer France, these Racer Forge Heated Gloves utilize two rechargeable…
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Spellbound – The VooDoo Virago Cafe Racer
There are a handful of motorcycles that became the poster children of the “new wave” cafe racer scene at the start of the last decade. Some were obvious choices like the Honda CB750 due to its historical significance. Then there were a few less obvious ones like Honda’s Moto Guzzi wanna be…
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Riding Gear – Cortech Bully Gloves
If you’re chasing retro-styled motorcycle gloves but want the protection of modern sportbike gear, look no further. Performance riding gear manufacturer Cortech has developed the perfect balance of form and function and injected into their Bully motorcycle gloves. An extra-tough goat leather exterior with integrated race-proven armor places these gloves amongst the…
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