Unusual suspect The Yamaha XS400 is not a bike that is particularly popular or well-known with bikers. It was built and sold between 1978 and 1987, and was in fact preceded by the XS360. Severely overshadowed by its more successful siblings at that time, the XT500 and XS650, Yamaha did manage to … [Read more...] about Sleek Yamaha XS400 Café Brat by Marfil Moto
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A luscious red Kawasaki KZ1000 by Motorelic
Not the first time Last year a guy by the name Bob Kelly called Sean Skinner, the top-gun and at Motorelic, couldn't stop raving about a previously built 1979 Kawasaki KZ he saw on the internet. He asked if he could ship a donor bike and get started. At first his thought was "Ugh, that was so much … [Read more...] about A luscious red Kawasaki KZ1000 by Motorelic
‘The Gotham’ by Tamarit & MotoShare
BikeBrewers scoop ‘maiden ride’ The Tamarit team from Spain have their very own view on custom building. In a relatively short period of time the Alicante based workshop have managed to carve out a very special niche in the world of customization. Their 81st build is yet again proof of their … [Read more...] about ‘The Gotham’ by Tamarit & MotoShare
Modern classic: Triumph Bonneville – Triton “Legend”
Icon Motorcycles You may have never heard of them, Icon Motorcycles. The Netherlands-based outfit has dedicated itself completely to building classic British café racers. At Icon they don't just produce motorcycles; they go back deep into history. They let their hands do the work and put their soul … [Read more...] about Modern classic: Triumph Bonneville – Triton “Legend”
Yamaha XJR1300 Café Racer “Kintaro” by SCULPT Moto
Long run Some of the happiest people on the planet live and work in Hamamatsu, Japan. Yamaha introduced the XJR 1200 in Europe in 1995 and has continued to sell the XJR in Europe until 2016, but not without a few changes throughout the years. Most notably, the XJR got a 100CC more lung capacity, … [Read more...] about Yamaha XJR1300 Café Racer “Kintaro” by SCULPT Moto