AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatar1 day agoRoad Tested: The ultra-compact Biltwell Exfil-2 tank bagverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeI have a love-hate relationship with tank bags. Having storage space right in front of you on a long ride is undeniably useful—but if a tank bag is too big, or stuffed too full, it can quickly become ungainly. And then there are the myriad ways in which tank bags attach to bikes; some easy and some …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatar2 days agoBlack Puddin’: An irreverent Suzuki GS1200SS by Sticky's Speed Shopverified_publisherBike EXIF - Gareth Charlton‘Sticky Matt’ Coulter, the proprietor of Sticky’s Speed Shop, is no stranger to an oil-cooled Suzuki. But despite a back catalog of Bandits, Slabsides, Slingshots, Harris frames, and drag choppers, all utilizing the iconic inline-four, Sticky Matt had long craved to build one Suzuki in particular. …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatar4 days agoSpeed Read: A retro-fabulous Yamaha WR155 scrambler and moreverified_publisherBike EXIF - Ben PilattiThis week’s selection of custom bikes is all about the finishes. We have a Yamaha WR155 scrambler with a classic ‘speed block’ livery, a Honda CRF450 with art by a four-year-old, and a Hero Honda Hunk café racer with a livery inspired by single malt whiskey. Pier City Cycles brings it home, …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatar5 days agoWicked Cool: K-Speed's custom Triumph Scrambler 400 X and Speed 400verified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeThailand’s K-Speed is a house of many talents. But there’s one particular trick that they excel at, and that’s turning small-capacity motorcycles into custom machines with big attitudes. So we’re not the least bit surprised to see them apply their signature style to the freshly minted Triumph …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatar6 days agoFirst Look: The LiveWire S2 Mulholland electric cruiserverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeEven though it was born from the world’s most prolific cruiser company, the all-electric LiveWire brand’s catalog has been curiously devoid of any cruisers… until now. Get a load of the new $15,999 LiveWire S2 Mulholland. LiveWire calls it an electric performance cruiser—which is fine, provided …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarLightning Strike: A Buell XB12S street fighter from Franceverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeBuell’s tempestuous history is sprinkled with moments of sheer motorcycling brilliance. And the XB series of the early 2000s ranks high on the American motorcycle company’s list of greatest hits. The Buell XB had tongues wagging for an array of reasons when it first hit the scene. Not only did the …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarRevealed: The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 breaks coververified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeHusqvarna teased us two weeks ago with a camouflaged prototype of the long-awaited Svartpilen 801. The production version of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 has just broken cover—and it’s pretty much the same bike, sans stickers. Surprised? The 2024 Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 replaces the single-cylinder …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarSpeed Read: A neo-retro BMW R nineT café racer from New York and moreverified_publisherBike EXIF - Ben PilattiTwo very different BMW boxers set things off this week; a BMW R nineT café racer from New York, and a BMW R1200R inspired by the Yamaha Banshee ATV. We also look at a crazy Yamaha SR400 from Japan and the new Tarform Vera electric motorcycle. BMW R nineT by Douglas Sondors Have you ever found …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarRoad Tested: Saint Engineered Classic denim motorcycle jacketverified_publisherBike EXIF - Ben PilattiSaint came out of nowhere when they burst onto the scene with the world’s first single-layer CE-approved motorcycle denim. The Melbourne-based brand has been developing its ever-expanding range of products ever since, so today we’re looking at one of their newest items—the Saint Engineered Classic …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarWaking Up the Neighbors: A wild Yamaha Virago by Purpose Built Motoverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekePurpose Built Moto is no one-trick pony. The Australian workshop is up for anything, with a portfolio that boasts a wide variety of brands and custom build styles. Even so, they raised a doubtful eyebrow when the brief for this custom Yamaha Virago landed in their inbox. “I wasn’t sure if we would …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarThe limited edition 2024 KTM RC 8C is literally ready to raceverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeTrack racing enthusiasts, hide your wallets; the spicy 2024 KTM RC 8C has just broken cover. Built by hand and limited to just 100 units worldwide, the RC 8C is a track-focused machine with a near 1:1 power-to-weight ratio and a spec sheet that’ll make your eyes water. At the heart of the 2024 KTM …
AvatarBike EXIFAvatarAvatarReduce, Reuse, Recycle: An Indian FTR street tracker by Freeride Motosverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeHigh-end parts can wreak havoc on a custom bike build budget, so it helps to have a source for good second-hand stuff. For Pierre Dhers at Freeride Motos in Southern France, that source is Surplus Motos. Based just a few miles from the Freeride Motos workshop, Surplus Motos specializes in …