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  • Vinduro Supreme: Restored 1985 Honda XR600R

    Vinduro Supreme: Restored 1985 Honda XR600R

    New Older Garage restores a first-year XR600R…  Produced from 1985 to 2000, the Honda XR600R was one of the most successful enduros of all time, a big-bore four-stroke that proved itself on a wide variety of terrain. “Honda’s XR600R is no ordinary motorcycle. Through its 15-year run, this legendary thumper landed multiple titles in AMA […]

  • Ultimate Beach Bike: Yamaha TTR250 Scrambler

    Ultimate Beach Bike: Yamaha TTR250 Scrambler

    Purpose Built Moto’s 250cc Yamaha Scrambler…   Introduced in the 1990s, the Yamaha TTR250 was an air-cooled 250cc trail / enduro bike designed to be rugged, reliable, and long-lasting. Not only did the bulletproof TTR excel on those fronts, it was a surprisingly capable single-track weapon: “The Yamaha TTR250 is a hardy wee beastie. As […]

  • モーターサイクルグッディーズのショベルヘッドボバーカスタム 1982年・MOTOR CYCLE GOODIES

    H-D FXE 1982MOTOR CYCLE GOODIES CUSTOM BIKE 量産しつづける最高傑作の回廊 前回お邪魔したのは約1年ほど前。そして今回足を運んでみると、新たにスタッフが加わり、何やら活気が満ちて →記事の続きを読む Via:: Custom Front

  • 1000cc Slash 5: 1972 BMW R60/5 Café Racer

    1000cc Slash 5: 1972 BMW R60/5 Café Racer

    1000cc Slash 5 from Oren’s Performance Bikes…   It might be hard to imagine now, but in the 1960s, BMW’s motorcycle division was at risk of being shut down, languishing with poor sales and outdated designs. In order to save the business, BMW brought in former Porsche engineer Hans-Günther von der Marwitz to design a […]

  • Retro Survivor: An Original 1986 Honda FourTrax 250R

    Retro Survivor: An Original 1986 Honda FourTrax 250R

    The Honda FourTrax 250R is arguably the most important quad bike that was made in the 20th century. It was only in production from 1986 to 1989 however its design would prove so enduring it remained a favorite for competitive racers well into the 2000s. The quad bike would quickly rise to take the mantle […]

  • Czech Icon, Reborn: Praga ZS 800

    Czech Icon, Reborn: Praga ZS 800

    A modern incarnation of Praga BD 500…  In 1928, the first Praga BD 500 rolled out of Prague’s Breitfeld-Daněk factory — a very modern motorcycle at the time, featuring what is said to be the first production twin cam motorcycle engine. 2023 Praga ZS 800 and 1928 BD 500 It was the brainchild of a […]

  • All in: Tamarit’s 120 Monaco Thruxton 900

    It feels like only yesterday that Tamarit Motorcycles was celebrating its 50th build. Today the Spanish powerhouse workshop is about to surpass 130. I think it’s fair to assume that siestas aren’t part of a regular day’s work at Tamarit HQ. This motorcycle named ‘120 Monaco’ is the 120th that Tamarit has undertaken and they’ve […]

  • サンモーターサイクルズのEVO(エボリューション)のロングチョッパー FXSTC 1998年・SUN MOTORCYCLES

    H-D FXSTC 1998SUN MOTORCYCLES CUSTOM BIKE ルーキーガイへ贈るロングフォーク教典 250ccの国産アメリカンからハーレーのビッグツインまで、その守備範囲の広さで若年層からベテランま →記事の続きを読む Via:: Custom Front

  • On The Prowl: Ducati Monster S4 Custom

    On The Prowl: Ducati Monster S4 Custom

    P.M. Motorbike sharpens the fangs of an aging Monster…  When Ducati introduced the Monster S4 in 2001, it was more than the next evolution of the company’s iconic air-cooled factory streetfighter — it was a revolution. For the first time, the Monster received a liquid-cooled eight-valve superbike engine lifted from straight the Ducati 916 — […]

  • Motorcycle Specials Presents: E.A. Barrett’s Phoenix-JAPs

    Motorcycle Specials Presents: E.A. Barrett’s Phoenix-JAPs

    Motorcycle Specials is a new series of articles by Martin Squires documenting a range of adapted and often one off machines, whose creators have prioritized function over form. These built for purpose machines giving us an insight into the motorcycle industry of the time as well as the riders and creators of these fantastic machines. […]

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