The New Black: A Ducati Monster 821 by Rough Crafts
At this point in his career, Rough Crafts designer Winston Yeh is almost cheating. He has such an extensive catalog of top-tier…
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Bringing a truly unique style to the scene is not an easy task, and it’s even more impressive if you can make it stick. Winston Yeh started Rough Crafts in Taiwan back in 2009, and every bike he builds is a fresh take on his signature style. With a list of regular collaborators assisting with fabrication, assembly and paint, Rough Crafts is a crowd-sourcing of talent, so to speak—but Winston’s eye for design is apparent in every bike.
Blacked-out paint schemes with a delightful application of carbon fiber are hallmarks of Winston’s machines, in addition to trick suspension, devilish details and imaginative monikers. Winston’s style has been exercised on Ducatis, Yamahas and more, but there’s something special about a Rough Crafts Harley.
(Hand)made in Taiwan: The 2023 Speed and Crafts custom show
Like many of us, Winston Yeh fell into the custom motorcycle world unintentionally. His first bike was a humble Yamaha SR150—and once…
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Greatest Hits: Rough Crafts’ Best Harley-Davidson Customs
Bringing a truly unique style to the scene is not an easy task, and it’s even more impressive if you can make…
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Back to basics: A Harley Fat Bob in Rough Crafts’ signature style
“Fender and Firestone police, here I come,” Winston Yeh quips, as we discuss the latest custom motorcycle to roll out of the…
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Oriental Uppercut: A gnarly Honda CB1100 by Rough Crafts
Remember the Honda CB1100 TR Concept? Revealed in 2016 at EICMA, it was conceived by Honda Europe designer, Valerio Aiello, as an…
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Game On: Rough Crafts builds a gaming-inspired Street Bob
The Harley-Davidson Street Bob is one of the most stripped-down big cruisers that The Motor Co. sells. With trimmed bodywork, little to…
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Speed Read, October 30, 2022
Winston Yeh of Rough Crafts takes a quick break from building menacing Harleys to design a wild Husqvarna supermoto. We also look…
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Asphalt Glider: Rough Crafts’ menacing Harley Breakout
Black. Menacing. Muscular. Three words that describe the quintessential Rough Crafts custom build. This long and lean Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout, nicknamed ‘Asphalt…
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The Art of Machine: Bike EXIF alumni at the 2022 Malle Mile
Malle London describes their annual Malle Mile event as “a non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of the motorcycle culture.”…
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Apex Assault: A Ducati Monster, Rough Crafts style
Word of mouth is a powerful thing. You might not trust what you read on social media or see on TV, but…
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Nocturnal Unicorn: A Harley Fat Boy, Rough Crafts style
We often laud Winston Yeh for his ability to apply his signature Rough Crafts style to just about any type of motorcycle.…
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Speed Read, January 16, 2022
This week’s edition of Speed Read is about as eclectic as it gets. We’ve got a Honda super-commuter from Taiwan, a twin-engined…
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