We’re starting and ending with two color-matched Ducatis this week; a Ducati Pantah restomod from Australia, and a Ducati 749S custom from France. Wedged between them are a wood-clad Yamaha XS650, and the wildest supercharged Honda CBR900 we’ve ever laid eyes on.
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If you’re obsessed with vintage motorcycles, take note. The International Classic MotorCycle Show takes place next weekend, at the Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford, England, and with it, Bonhams’ annual Spring Stafford Sale. As you’d expect from Bonhams, the auction lot is packed with rare motorcycles and vintage motorcycle memorabilia. We’ve picked the five that…
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The modern day Triumph Bonneville no doubt owes its popularity to its looks. It’s a handsome machine out the box, with a lot of room to tweak it further and make it look even better. But what separates a lightly modded Bonnie from a professional custom job? This 2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 holds the answer.…
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Speedway bikes are the very definition of purpose-built. They’re brakeless, single-gear machines with bizarre proportions, designed to do one thing—go around a dirt track at angles that defy physics. But, like all racing motorcycles, they’ve evolved over the years. Early speedway racers would simply modify existing ‘regular’ bikes to perform as best they could. It…
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We’re firm believers that small bikes equal big fun. And we’re not alone. Just look at the humble Honda Super Cub—it might…
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It’s hard to deny the allure of a rally motorcycle. Every inch of it is built to perform, and every part on…
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This week’s Speed Read selection might just cover the biggest age gap we’ve ever featured in one round-up. It kicks off with…
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$20 grand, winner takes all—that’s the philosophy behind the Lightning Bolt custom motorcycle build-off. The regional, invitation-only event attracts bike builders from…
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Any fan of the evergreen Suzuki GSX-R has their favorite model. Some are drawn to the nostalgic appeal of the older ‘slabside’…
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We’re always on the hunt for motorcycle gear that balances protection with low-key aesthetics. If you’re the same, there’s a good chance…
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