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The Best Cafe Racer Helmets For 2024

Let’s face it: sport bike riding gear that makes you look like a Power Ranger just doesn’t seem right on...
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The Best Cafe Racer Jackets For 2024

Motorcycle jackets have come a long way since the ton-up boys’ heyday. Back in the ‘50s, it was all black...
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Tangerine Dream: Bull Dock Japan Kawasaki Z1R Resto-mod

Some will call it sacrilege but I have a soft spot for resto-mods. The thinking behind a resto-mod is simple....
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Chain Adjustment Made Easy: Tru-Tension Chain & Laser Monkey Review

Maintaining your motorcycle’s chain should be a regular habit of every rider. The general rule of thumb is that you...
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Bitten by the Bug: Ormotors Royal Enfield Continental GT 865

After attending the 650 twin launch back in 2019 I was pleasantly surprised by how well Royal Enfield had done...
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The Monsterguzzi: Radical Guzzi Cento Anni MGR 1700

Radical by name radical by nature. If you want to own one of the most powerful custom Moto Guzzis on...
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Riding Gear Review: Forcite MK1S Smart Motorcycle Helmet

A short while ago we caught up with the founders of the Australian motorcycle helmet manufacturer, Forcite. In our exclusive...
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Riding Gear Review: Saint Unbreakable Slim Jeans

Over the years I’ve tried and tested a lot of Saint’s riding gear. Today, I can confidently say these Unbreakable...
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R1X Retro Rocket: Robert Catanese Yamaha R1 Cafe Racer

I hate to say it but there is a downside to riding a classic British cafe racer. Sure you’ll revel...
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Black Pup Moto’s ‘Nelson’ Leather Jacket Hands-On Review

All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. If you had to rank colours in order of...
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Anything But Ordinary: Officine Rossopuro Normalis B Guzzi T3

The first-ever Italian edition of the Wheels and Waves festival took place between October 7th – 9th 2022 at Lido...
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Riding Gear Review: Rev’it! Volcano Gloves

These are the Rev’it! Volcano gloves. They are part of the brand’s latest ADV collection of riding gear. Despite that...
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The Evo Racer: NCT Motorcycles Limited Series Custom Ducati

We’ve seen many custom builders progress from one-off builds to limited series motorcycles with great success. A limited series approach...
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RIDE & REVIEW: Yamaha’s 2022 XSR900 Retro Triple

Review Summary: The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 Retro Triple is a much meaner and more powerful bike than its sibling, the...
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Riding Gear Review: Oxford Kickback Air Motorcycle Boots

These are the Oxford Kickback Air motorcycle boots inspired by hi-top style sneakers. These purposeful casually styled riding boots feature...
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Nine Six Six: Mr Martini Kawasaki Z900 Italian Resto-Mod

Such is the iconic status of the 1970s Kawasaki Z900 that these days they are more commonly restored than customised....
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Riding Gear Review: Pando Moto Onyx Black 01 Leather Gloves

Lithuanian brand Pando Moto has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of motorcycle riding gear....
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Only in Japan: Bagus Motorcycles Suzuki GS1200SS Resto-Mod

The release of the 1969 Honda CB750 Four, a motorcycle capable of a 200km/h+ top speed, had the Japanese National...
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Sobering Motorcycle Accident Statistics

With over 8.4 million registered motorcycles in the United States, motorbikes have positioned themselves as an affordable and popular means...
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Gear Review: Trip Machine Helmet Hanger

We motorcyclists sure are a bit weird sometimes. We spend countless hours searching for the perfect riding gear, only to...
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Combat Ready – An Exhaustive Norton Commando 750 Resto-mod

A silk purse from a sow’s ear. That’s the first thing that came to mind when this striking ’73 Norton...
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Worth the Effort – Stefan’s ‘Resultat’ Yamaha XJ650 Cafe Racer

You could be forgiven for thinking that laying bricks and building custom motorcycles have nothing in common. But if you’re...
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Multi Directional Impact Protection – Bell Helmets & MIPS Technology

A helmet is by far the most important item of protective riding gear for a motorcyclist. Surprisingly, however, the tests...
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Genuine Tuning Machine – Nitron x Bulldock 1230R GT-M Kawasaki Z1-R

Although the 1978 Z1 successor didn’t live up to Kawasaki’s expectations in showrooms, the Z1-R is an iconic motorcycle and...
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Many Faces of Zed – Doremi Kawasaki Z900RS Heritage Body Kits

It’s been 4 years since the Kawasaki Z900RS went on sale. In the lead-up to its release, Kawasaki adopted a...
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Ride & Review: Yamaha’s 2022 XSR700 Retro Twin

Unless you’re living in one of those rule-free American states where they let tipsy 13-year-olds ride drag bikes on public...
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Riding Gear – His & Hers Retro Gear Guide for Winter Riders

True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
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Kamen Rider Battle Hopper – Cherry’s Company Black Sun CB750F Turbo

Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
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The Ian Boyd Vintage Motorcycle Collection

I love motorcycle trips. My friends and I all lead busy lives, so when someone suggests a weekend getaway and...
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Never Say Never – RD Kustoms Buell Powered SR1 Roadster

Studies have shown that hardiness is the reason why certain people thrive in the face of adversity. When presented with...
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Riding Gear Review – Lazyrolling Armored Reflective Jacket

Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
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Hit Single – Makato Endo’s Yamaha SR400 Cafe Racer

Back in 2006 one of the first motorcycles that really got me excited about the custom scene was a Yamaha...
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Event Wrap Up – 2022 Art of Speed Festival Malaysia

The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
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Interview: Edi Buffon from Sydney’s Machine 1867 Customs

After a decade and a bit spent in communication with custom motorcycle builders from all over the world—and especially in...
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On a Budget – Coti Sanders Yamaha RD400

Yamaha’s ‘Race Developed’ series of motorcycles from the early seventies left a lasting impression on the motorcycling world. The 1973...
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Riding Gear – Stylmartin Navajo WP Touring Boots

Introducing the Navajo WP touring motorcycle boots, designed using equal parts form and function by Italian motorcyclist footwear experts Stylmartin....
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Job Done – Cognito Moto BMW R75/5 Cafe Racer

One of the hardest parts of a custom bike build is deciding when it’s done. This same problem applies to...
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Retro Swan Song – Ironwood Motorcycles Gate Keeper Honda GL500

Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
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Blighty Nice – Ace Motorcycles Yamaha XS650 Cafe Racer

The Yamaha XS650 could easily be labelled as the greatest British motorcycle ever built outside of Britain. Powered by a...
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Riding Gear Review – Akin Moto Hurricane Hoodie

A few months ago I wrote an article about the MotoMAX Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler. It was created to fill...
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Round Two – Jackson Racing Honda CX500/R Cafe Racer

A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
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Riding Gear – The Merlin Outlaw D30 Explorer Smock

Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
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Riding Gear Review – Akin Moto Alpha 3.0 Jacket

“We’ve spent years researching and improving every single feature on the Alpha Jacket. Put simply, the new Alpha 3.0 is...
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Drag Racing Spirit – Tyson Carver Honda CB750

Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
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Dream Realised – Fangster H-D Sportster 1200 Tracker

If you’re looking to modify a Harley Davidson Sportster there’s no shortage of aftermarket parts suppliers. You can purchase bolt-on...
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Riding Gear Review – Stylmartin Rocket WP Boots

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Future Cafe – Jay Donovan’s BMW R 18 Cafe Racer

I bet the last thing Edgar Heinrich and the BMW Motorrad Design team ever expected to see was their behemoth...
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Revival Cycles Secret LED 7” Retro Vintage Headlight

My first foray into the world of custom motorcycles was with a 1978 Honda CX500. Along with all the prerequisite...
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Beeley Westlake – Berrybads Seeley Weslake Classic Racer

If you frequent these pages you’ll be familiar with the work of Kyohey Sugimoto of Berrybads Motorcycles. The Japanese builder...
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Electric Revolutionaries – Petersen Automotive Museum eMoto Exhibit

In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
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The Alloy Guzzi – Revival Cycles T3 Cafe Racer

The 2022 edition of Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is happening this week from April 8 to April 10. This...
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The Regency Scrambler by MotoMAX

Have you ever wanted something that doesn’t exist? Have you wanted it so badly that rather than wait for someone...
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And the Winner Is – 2022 Royal Enfield Busted Knuckles Build Off

Royal Enfield dealers from Australia and New Zealand have just gone head to head for the latest iteration of the...
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Big Bob – Mr Martini Triumph Rocket 3

Nicola Martini, the man behind Italy’s Special Mr Martini motorcycle workshop, restaurant and retail store, isn’t the shy type. For...
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[REVIEW] Scorpion EXO T-520 Full Face Helmet

I reviewed Arai’s Regent-X helmet last year. It is their entry-level helmet, yet it is still pretty expensive at $559.99...
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2022 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show by Revival Cycles

After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
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Usable Style – Lord Drake BMW R Sport Edition

After the success of his first custom bike series, Fran Manen of Lord Drake Kustoms knew he was on to...
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Review: Black Pup Moto’s ‘ol Bobber’ Leather Jacket & ‘Thumpa’ Summer Gloves

All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Next time you’re at a formal function, try this...
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Immaculate Execution – Weiss Performance Bonneville 1200 Cafe Racer

It’s not often you hear of people fulfilling their childhood “When I grow up I want to be …” career...
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Suspension Upgrade – Nitron NTR R2 Install

There’s virtually no limit to the extent that you can modify a motorcycle. This, of course, includes its performance and...
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Full of Beans – White Collar Bike Vulcan 650 Racer

When I first met Ram Ram Januar at his home in Bandung, Indonesia he told me that he started his...
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50 years of Z – ‘High Steaks’ the history of the Kawasaki Z1

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
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Same But Different – 2022 Modern Retro Motorcycle Updates

Whether you like to call them modern classics, sport heritage, Neo Sports, retro sport or modern-retro motorcycles, the market for...
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Optical Conclusions – Madhouse Motors Harley Davidson Aermacchi SS350s

Being unconventional takes guts. It means having the confidence to buck trends, do the unexpected and disregard what neigh sayers...
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The 5 Best Motorcycling Roads in Australia

It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place...
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The Doppelgänger – Meister Engineering BMW R Nine T

Building 2 identical motorcycles probably wouldn’t sound all that appealing to most builders. But for Antoine Meister who runs the...
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Flow Motion Project Blue Diablo

In February 2021, I got a message request on Instagram. Anyone on the popular photo-sharing platform will know that’s not...
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Striking Single – The CCM Spitfire Cafe Racer

UK manufacturer Clews Competition Machines (CCM Motorcycles) has been producing motorcycles since 1971. Company founder, the late Alan Clews, launched...
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Gear Review – Brake Free Helmet Mounted Brake Light

Motorcycles are involved in rear-end collisions more often than you’d like to think. Infact in the USA, as many as...
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Shining Example – Martini Montesa Cota 247 ‘Dream’

Nicola Martini, aka Mr Martini, has always marched to the beat of his own drum. From the bright red top...
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Classic Bike Track Day

Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
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Transverse Transformation – Horizontal Moto 921 Street Racer

In 1971 motorcycle engineer Lino Tonti designed a frame that defined the future of Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Known affectionately as...
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Reborn Brit – 2022 BSA Gold Star 650

If we take a look back at the emergence of the 1950s cafe racer movement it was the British motorcycle...
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4 of the Best Looking Motorcycle Luggage Brands

A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
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Honda Hanashi – Cafeina Motorcycles CB750 Four

The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
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Ready to Race – Blacktrack Motors Griso BT-05 Cento

It’s been some time since we heard from Sacha Lakic and his team at Blacktrack Motors. After the completion of...
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Cracking Cafe – The new TVS Norton V4CR

At the beginning of 2020, Norton Motorcycles under the leadership of Stuart Garner dropped a bombshell when they announced they...
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Beautiful Beast – XTR Pepo Ducati Pantah Sprint Bike

The 1/8th mile sprint races at Glemseck 101 are a melting pot of all manner of custom motorcycles. Year after...
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7 ECE Approved Cafe Racer Helmets for 2024

In the past, despite retro bikes and cafe racers existing, gear manufacturers have pushed ever onward to newer materials and...
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Alloy Acclaim – Si Mantas Kawasaki 1400GTR

They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. By now, with all the copycat builds it has inspired,...
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The Ruffian – Dirk van Rees Honda Goldwing GL1200

Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
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Retro Round Up – New Modern Classics from EICMA 2021

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse one of our favourite motorcycle events on the planet got cancelled....
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EICMA 2021 Modern Classic – The Bimota KB4 & KB4 RC

It’s been 2 years since Bimota released sketches of their Kawasaki powered retro sports bike concept. At this year’s EICMA...
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REVIEW: Enginehawk Hawkeye UV Jacket

Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
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Rough & Ready – Honda CT125 Super Cubs by K-Speed

Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
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La Black – Gilera 150 Supersport by Coronas Modificadas

There was a time when the Gilera brand was as hallowed in motorcycle racing as Honda and Ducati. After World...
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Monstrously Good – Unico Moto Ducati 1GP

There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
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Special Edition – 2022 Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up

Triumph Motorcycles have been adding a myriad of updates and special editions to their 2022 Modern Classic lineup. We’ve seen...
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Italian Dream – Kaffeemaschine Moto Guzzi 850 T3

There are few skills in custom motorcycle building as important as an eye for detail. This is because observers can...
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5 Essential Motorcycle Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed

When it comes to motorcycle accessories there are literally hundreds of things you can bolt onto a bike, from dress-up...
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Review: Falco Gordon Boots

These are the Gordon Boots from Italian motorcycle footwear specialists Falco. Falco produces everything from full race spec footwear to...
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OMGWTF – Stu Lloyd Yamaha RD350LC

Some people find it a real struggle to sit still. Take Stu Lloyd for example. It hasn’t even been 4...
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Pure Bliss – Yamaha XV750 Cafe Racer

Mark Bliss is a man of many talents, but it’s his work with motorcycles he’s most proud of. Both of...
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Gear Review: AGV K6 Helmet

If I was to be brutally honest finding a motorcycle helmet that ticks all the boxes for me has been...
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SEA POWER: Bandit9’s Triumph-Engined ‘Supermarine’ Custom Racer

‘Having the right tools for the job,’ is a fairly tired saying—but the basic idea behind it applies to a...
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Rejuvenated Rickman – Larry Maas Triumph T120TT

Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas  This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
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Yamaha Yearning – Blackout Customs Fazer 600

Nostalgia is a powerful thing. For seasoned motorcyclists, nostalgia can quickly become an obsession. A chance sighting of a beloved...
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Aussie Moto Apparel – Clutch Moto Jeans Collection

Clutch Moto is a 100% Australian made purpose-built riding gear brand based out of Sydney. It was established by 3...
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Gear Review: Ororo Heated Apparel

Never shall I ride cold again! In a recent article, I reviewed a set of Oxford premium heated grips. Since...
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On Trend – Rogue Motorcycles BMW R65

Even in the motorcycle world, trends, like all things in life, come and go. The cafe racer scene has seen...
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