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Unstoppable super-builder Jose “Pepo” Rosell delivers another radical machine based on a 2003 Ducati Monster. If you’ve seen Pepo’s other works, you can recognize his work in a split second. This bike is called “Pata Negra” and is a bike built for endurance racing and has written “performance” all over it. [...]

When an e-mail begins with the sentence “I’m not a mechanic” with these pictures attached, I thought I was loosing it. What I see, is a perfected creation of somebody with taste, vision and a set of skills to die for. The e-mail came from Marco Matteucci and he opened up like [...]

Since day one I’m a big fan of Jose Rosell’s (a.k.a. “Pepo”) work. Usually Pepo focusses on Ducati’s, but this time he took a ’92 BMW R100R as a base bike for another awesome creation. His goal was to build a real classic racer, stuffed with only the best parts and [...]

I’m a huge fan of Jose Rosell’s work (XTR Pepo). He’s a big name in the custom scene and mostly works on the Italian beauties of Ducati. I’ve seen some awesome machine from his hands, like this Ducati 1198 “The Matador”, I’ve featured last year here on the blog. This time, Ducati [...]

Spanish bike brewer Jose “Pepo” Rosell from XTR, former “Radical Ducati” or RAD is know for his awesome and brutal Ducati builds. They announced to stop in 2014, but the brand was bought by the French Ducatiamo, so RAD could still build on. This Ducati 1198 is stripped from a lot of weight [...]

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.

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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!

Kimura-san is a well-known name in the custom motorcycle world. Did you know that there are two Kimura’s who build beautiful bikes in entirely their own style? And no, they are not related!    Over the past 10 years we have featured quite a few airheads. One could argue that we, [...]

Part One of the Motorcycle Travel Blog Japan: Tokyo to Takayama

Roke Motors' Triumph Rocket 3R - retaining the essence of the original while pushing the boundaries of what's possible, to 307 HP that is! From a distance, it may look like a regular Rocket 3R – sleek, stylish, Triumph. But a symphony of innovation and engineering excellence is waiting to be unleashed with the twist of a throttle...

It was a first for the BikeBrewers team. As a concerted effort four members tested a great variety of Rusty Stitches gear and gave our honest and unadulterated opinion. Pictures paint a 1000 words and video does the rest. We decided to go Full Monty on this one with ‘both unboxing and review videos. Don’t watch those, we're awful at video's!

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Luuc Muis of LM Creations has achieved a remarkable feat with the BMW R00, creating an electric motorcycle that maintains the iconic characteristics of vintage motorcycles. Unlike other electric conversions that feature a large battery box where the engine used to reside, the R00 has a bolt-on EV drivetrain that replaces the existing crankcase while keeping the gearbox intact. This allows for a more authentic riding experience, with the ability to shift gears and experience different torque and speed sensations in each gear. The power unit is a 72V motor that can generate up to 20kW peak power and 72 Nm torque, with a max rpm of 7500. The 4.3kW 72V battery pack has a calculated urban range of 80km and weighs just 24kg, while the charger options include 1.8kW and 3.3kW 230V chargers. With its innovative design and attention to detail, the BMW R00 is a true standout in the world of electric motorcycles.

It was a cold winter day when BikeBrewers took the trip to pay a visit to the digs of UNIKAT Motorworks. It had been a visit which was long overdue. We have been writing about Grzegorz Korczak and his team of highly skilled professionals for many years and each time he has managed to surprise us with incredible gems that rolled out of their workshop. It was a long ride to get there from the, but fortunately there was no heavy snow in Poland at the time, which made for a long but comfortable ride. Grzegroz was already waiting for us with a nice cup of coffee and local pastries, but we were in for a bigger treat.