In the past, despite retro bikes and cafe racers existing, gear manufacturers have pushed ever onward to newer materials and...
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They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. By now, with all the copycat builds it has inspired,...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse one of our favourite motorcycle events on the planet got cancelled....
It’s been 2 years since Bimota released sketches of their Kawasaki powered retro sports bike concept. At this year’s EICMA...
Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
There was a time when the Gilera brand was as hallowed in motorcycle racing as Honda and Ducati. After World...
There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
Triumph Motorcycles have been adding a myriad of updates and special editions to their 2022 Modern Classic lineup. We’ve seen...
There are few skills in custom motorcycle building as important as an eye for detail. This is because observers can...
When it comes to motorcycle accessories there are literally hundreds of things you can bolt onto a bike, from dress-up...
These are the Gordon Boots from Italian motorcycle footwear specialists Falco. Falco produces everything from full race spec footwear to...
Some people find it a real struggle to sit still. Take Stu Lloyd for example. It hasn’t even been 4...
Mark Bliss is a man of many talents, but it’s his work with motorcycles he’s most proud of. Both of...
If I was to be brutally honest finding a motorcycle helmet that ticks all the boxes for me has been...
‘Having the right tools for the job,’ is a fairly tired saying—but the basic idea behind it applies to a...
Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. For seasoned motorcyclists, nostalgia can quickly become an obsession. A chance sighting of a beloved...
Clutch Moto is a 100% Australian made purpose-built riding gear brand based out of Sydney. It was established by 3...
Never shall I ride cold again! In a recent article, I reviewed a set of Oxford premium heated grips. Since...
Even in the motorcycle world, trends, like all things in life, come and go. The cafe racer scene has seen...
How many of us started riding because it looked cool to be on a motorcycle? You dreamed of being like...
“I have a habit of going cheap at the start of a project and then blowing it out of proportion.”...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
Let’s be honest. There aren’t many things you can do in public that are as pleasurable as riding a motorcycle....
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
UK helmet manufacturer Ruroc has released the third edition of their Atlas motorcycle helmet. The aptly named Ruroc Atlas 3.0...
A spontaneous retro helmet party ignited and all the manufacturers were invited. Bell, like someone who arrives two hours early,...
If you’re anything like me, you’ll regularly find yourself daydreaming about moto-related projects. That track-day bike you’ll make out of...
Triumph Motorcycles range of Modern Classics is arguably the best mix of modern technology and classic style money can (currently)...
EngineHawk is the newest company on the motorcycle gear market, launching in Q2 of 2021, with a mission statement of...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
Back in 2005, when I first became interested in the Japanese custom motorcycle scene, finding insights into their world took...
Kristy Nadine is a busy lady. When she’s not hunched over a customer tattooing their skin you’ll find her sketching...
In today’s high-tech world, a basic cell phone is almost non-existent, often being a legacy option offered for those that...
At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
Denim Jeans with a Protective Punch Riding pants are often overlooked when taking the bike out for a quick ride...
Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Stu Lloyd grew up in the UK during the late ’70s and early ’80s. As a young boy, his leisure...
The Bell Eliminator Helmet hit shelves a couple of years ago and has been a huge success for the brand....
Let’s face it – 2020 wasn’t the best year to be releasing a new motorcycle. Heck, it wasn’t a good...
Anyone privy to the world of custom motorcycles will have heard of Motogadget. The German aftermarket parts manufacturer made its...
In 2014, Harley Davidson introduced the world to the Street 500. The water-cooled 500cc, US & Indian built, learner approved...
In many ways, Tommy Thöring from the Schlachetwerk custom motorcycle workshop is your typical, dyed-in-the-wool German. The Sydneysider-via-Frankfurt is typically...
Like Deus ex Machina, the Distinguished Gentlemans Ride and sweating while riding, Rob Hamilton and his ‘MotoFeelz’ brand is a...
When I lived in the city, cruise control was something I’d have never considered for my motorcycles. However, now that...
Generally speaking, when we see workshops producing bolt-on kits, they aim to recreate the classic styles. Cafe Racer and Scrambler...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
The iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue livery first appeared in motorsport on a Ford GT40 in the 1960s. Since...
As any decent photographer will tell you, getting noticed is not always about how you shoot; sometimes it’s also about...
Specs Manufacturer: Pando Moto Price (When Tested): $375.00 (USD) €339.00 (EU) Made In: Lithuania Alternative models & colors: Black Sizes:...
This is the new Rev’it! Element Motorcycle Jacket a lightweight, versatile jacket offering all-weather compatibility and CE certified protection. The...
**This article was written in collaboration with Road Guardians, an organization dedicated to teaching motorcyclist first aid and accident scene...
Last week we featured a very tidy BMW K1100 LT cafe racer by Anthony LoGalbo of New York based workshop...
Unless you’re buying a Harley-Davidson most dealerships don’t offer much in the way of customisation at the time of sale....
On average it rains 164 days a year in Portland, Oregon. Not what you’d call the ideal climate for motorcyclists....
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
I can’t think of anything worse than walking out to my motorcycle only to discover it’s been stolen. Motorcycle theft...
Honda proved that the Japanese could build capable v-twin cruisers with motorcycles like their VT series. Compared to US-built alternatives...
Every so often you come across a product that’s so good you find it hard to part with it, even...
It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still...
Recently I relocated from a major city to a regional town. Because of this, I have had to adopt new...
There are 2 kinds of people in this world. Those who like to keep their motorcycle clean and those who...
In life, the best advice you will get will comes from friends. After all, if you can’t trust your friends,...
The fine vólk at BMW Motorrad have a motorcycle for every occasion – just meander into a dealership and look...
It is well and truly time to accept the fact that electric motorcycles will become commonplace in the not too...
When you’re on to a good thing, stick to it. This isn’t the first time Gwenael Barthélémy, aka Le Weekend...
Sena opened its doors in 1998 and since then has become a mainstay of the motorcycle communications game. They are...
In 2007 Buell Motorcycles announced the release of the first model in their range that wasn’t powered by a Harley...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
One of the biggest gripes we hear from riders about electric motorcycles is the absence of engine noise. We love...
36-year-old Stefan Lantschner grew up on a farm in Italy where he developed an incurable fixation with motorcycles. His father...
I sink a lot of time and money into buying the right motorcycle helmet. And I don’t know about you,...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
Artist Albert ‘Kameleo’ Bierwiaczonek has been using his skills with an airbrush to paint motorcycles for the past 20 years....
Panniers and city bikes aren’t a great combination. Not only are they generally difficult to install and remove, but they...
You can spend as much or as little as you want on your riding gear. There’s a school of thought...
34-year-old Mario Fedele’s entire career spawned from a childhood fixation with motorcycles. It all began with obsessing over his father’s...
When great minds come together, great things happen. Often in the world of custom motorcycle building workshops keep to themselves....
Down here in the southern hemisphere things are heating up! Temperatures in Western Australia during the Christmas break can average...
It’s often the bikes we least expect to see customised that return the best results. One such motorcycle is this...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
The words Harley Davidson and Cafe Racer aren’t often muttered in the same sentence. Along with the challenges builders face...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
Generally speaking, first-time bike builds are a practice run for future projects. So in most cases, they’re a little rough...
“Creative Director by day, bike builder by night, virtual builder in between.” These are the words of Paul Drake, otherwise...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
High-tech polymer and composite firearms accessory company Magpul Industries rocked the motorcycling world when they launched their motorcycle manufacturing division,...
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. In the commercial world, not so much. But when it comes...
Bernhard Naumann, aka Blechmann, grew up in Burgenland, a federal state of Austria in central Europe. Growing up in a...
If you’re anything like us, the lack of motorcycle events this year is sure to be getting you down. Thankfully...
Just as we’d come to terms with the death of two-stroke road bikes, a new independent manufacturer has raised the...
In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up...
I met Michael Capraro some years ago at a communal motorcycle workshop I was involved in. His enthusiasm for bikes...
Similar to motorcycle riding gear, workwear has seen an increase in demand for stylish apparel. But simply looking good isn’t...