Iron Motors 2025 lit up Circuit Carole with a thrilling mix of vintage racers, customs, roaring engines and vibrant atmosphere. From great café racers to rare race bikes, the event delivers pure motorcycle passion in a laid-back, high-energy atmosphere that celebrates the true spirit of riding.

Looking for a daily ride that won’t break the bank—but still turns heads? Enter the QJMOTOR SRK 600, a Chinese-made naked bike that’s out to challenge the big boys. With Brembo brakes, Marzocchi forks, and 61 hp for under €7,500, it sounds like a bargain—but is it just another soulless commuter, or can it win over die-hard custom fans? We took it for a test ride through the city and into the twisties to find out. Spoiler: we were pleasantly surprised. In this review, we break down what makes the SRK tick, what you’ll love (and want to swap), and whether this budget brawler has what it takes to become your new favorite two-wheeled project. From design quirks to custom mod potential, this one might just make you rethink what a Chinese motorcycle can be.

Alfonso is an extraordinary custom, based on a BMW R100RT, built by Wido Veldkamp of WIMOTO. Wibo built this beemer as a tribute to his late father, but it's certainly also a showcase of his craftmanship. Featuring a handmade girder front fork, a completely re-imagined rear fork of elegantly curved tubes, and a one-piece body like no other, plus a plethora of other custom pieces, Alfonso is quite the exceptional custom bike.

Mooyong, the creative genius behind Zeus Custom found the ideal plot of land to build his new shop new shop on the outskirts of Bangkok. He converted a plot of wilderness to house his workshop, showroom and B&B, plus a lush garden complete with fish pond! Now Mooyong and his team can completely focus on crafting motorcycles that are as functional as they are beautiful!

Motorcycle travel in Japan from Tottori via Hiroshima and Fukuoka to Beppu, meeting people, seeing temples, taking in culture

Forward’s new project, the Thundersprint 955 Street Tracker, is a testament to his skill, creativity, and love for the flat track aesthetic.

BMW Motorrad present the R 12 S, an homage to the R 90 S. Their new model in the heritage line of motorcycles builds on the R 12 nineT base model.

The Ultimate Revival: A 1980 Honda CB750 by Jerem Motorcycles At BikeBrewers, we’ve had the privilege of showcasing the work of Jérémie from Jerem Motorcycles before (see links below to previous posts). Known for his innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship, Jérémie has consistently redefined what custom motorcycles can be. His latest [...]

Ever since I saw the first pictures, I couldn't shake the Yamaha XSR 900 GP from my mind. I was thrilled anyway to have the chance to ride the XSR GP and experience firsthand what this bike has to offer. Read all about it in this review article!

What do Scorpions’ drummer Mikkey Dee, 1950’s bike builder Stan Dishong and Indian Motorcycle have in common? Ronna Noren’s impeccable 2025 custom Indian Scout. When Indian decided to go international with the Forged series, they chose to walk the journey on the shoulders of giants, those being none other than Indian [...]

EICMA 2024 – Highlights and Hot Bikes from Milan! It was that time of year again, where the motorcycle world converged in Milan for EICMA, the ultimate motorcycle trade show. This year, EICMA 2024 didn’t disappoint, delivering a fresh blend of innovation, nostalgia, and cutting-edge tech across the industry. And while [...]

In the first part of this story about motorcycle travel in Japan, I had just reached Takayama. In this part, we pick up where we left off and make tracks west along the northern coast of the Kyoto Prefecture into Tottori Prefecture. Takayama One of the local specialties is beef from [...]