Bikes of the Month – May

Buell XB9 Café Racer by IRON Pirate Garage

Awesome creation by the pretty new IRON Pirate Garage, based on a Buell XB9. The high torque/hp Harley engine in a lightweight setup and only top quality hardware. The bike also got recognized by Bike EXIF and I think that this Buell is a serious candidate for our 2016 top 10. [read more]

Triumph Thruxton R by Down & Out

Riding the new Thruxton R made me fell in love even more with this bike. The looks, engine and braking power… Simply awesome. But it always can be perfected: a cooperation between Barbour International and Down & Out Café Racers led to this awesome interpretation of the new Thruxton R. The bike got a beautiful custom fairing and was give a more aggressive riding position. Top notch details and the cone exhaust finish this beauty. [read more]

Honda CB750 Café Racer by Redeemed Cycles

Some may find this bike a bit ordinary, but I think that Redeemed Cycles put everything in the right spot with this Honda CB750 Café Racer. Builder Bob (no, not that Bob…) shows us that you can build a one-off custom with a small wallet and it reminds me of why I started this blog anyways; to inspire others building a bike of their own. [read more]

Custom Vespa by Marek Nachlik

While some may find it arguable that a Vespa can be defined as a motorcycle, it technically is (when it’s got more 50cc, here in Europe it’s called a motorcycle), this Vespa sure is a creation to be serious about: it’s powered by a 360cc engine that puts out a blasting 45Nm of torque and 55hp on a wet weight of only 145kg… [read more]