Crooked Motorcycles is a renowned custom motorcycle workshop based in Memmingen, Germany, founded in 2018 by two automotive engineering and design professionals. Known for their meticulous craftsmanship and unique aesthetic, they specialize in building bespoke motorcycles and designing high-quality handcrafted parts. Since its inception, Crooked Motorcycles has grown to serve customers in over 16 countries, making a name for themselves in the global custom motorcycle scene.
Their portfolio includes standout projects like ‘The Pathfinder,’ a BMW boxer scrambler that marked their 50th build, showcasing their expertise in blending classic designs with modern functionality. Beyond custom builds, Crooked Motorcycles offers a curated selection of fair-trade, handmade clothing and accessories, emphasizing sustainability and quality. With a commitment to detail and timeless style, they have become a celebrated name among motorcycle enthusiasts and custom culture aficionados worldwide.
The custom motorcycle scene is firmly in its kit-built era. Business savvy workshops have realized that there’s a lot of demand for parts that can transform a bike with minimal fuss. One-off specials will always rule the roost—but not everyone has the skill, time, or funds to build them. For some riders, it makes more…
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Running a custom motorcycle workshop isn’t an easy racket, so we applaud anyone who can pull it off. Germany’s Crooked Motorcycles clearly has the right stuff; this woodsy BMW boxer scrambler is their 50th release. Nicknamed ‘The Pathfinder,’ the bike has a special place in Crooked’s heart for more than one reason. Not only does…
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Most conversations about electric motorcycles revolve around how they stack up against their petrol-powered counterparts. But there’s really no need to pick sides. Electric and ICE bikes are going to coexist for quite some time before one takes over from the other, so we might as well enjoy them both. “These two worlds can harmonize…
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Despite the company’s name, there’s nothing misshapen about Crooked Motorcycles‘ latest custom bike. This svelte Yamaha XS650 from the German shop is straight as an arrow; a riff on classic café racer style, infused with a little bit of Crooked’s personality. It’s no accident then, that the shop has nicknamed the XS650 ‘Silver Arrow.’ “Right…
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While many motorcycle brands are still struggling to meet manufacturing demands, Royal Enfield is flourishing. Not only have they been consistently releasing…
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High-end custom motorcycles are nice to look at, but they take substantial talent to build and serious money to buy. That’s why…
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From where I’m writing, in rural New Zealand, the Suzuki DR650 is a common sight. The bulletproof thumper has been one of…
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Crooked Motorcycles is a name worth watching on the custom scene in Europe. Just a couple of months ago, they impressed us…
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The BMW K100 used to be one of those ‘awkward’ bikes that are difficult to customize, but that reputation is rapidly disappearing.…
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