Photo galleries and profiles of the most exciting cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers, trackers and other custom motorcycles.
The Japanese custom scene has its leading lights; superstar builders with résumés that include coveted show trophies and high-profile OEM collaborations. But there are also highly skilled craftsmen who manage to fly under the radar—like the builder of this captivating Harley Electra Glide bobber, Shintaro Kido. Kido-san runs his one-man shop, Kid Custom Factory, out…
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June brought some serious heat to Bike EXIF, with standout Harley, BMW and Ducati builds along with a unique lifestyle piece on knives that captured the attention of motorcycle enthusiasts around the globe. These are the top five Bike EXIF articles from June 2025 based on reader engagement, visual impact and social shareability. #1 –…
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In Egyptian mythology, Bennu is an ancient deity associated with creation and rebirth. Depicted as a bird, it is believed that he may have been the original inspiration for the legend of the phoenix—which is exactly why the owner of this enchanting 1978 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead named it after him. Even though the donor bike was…
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The moment he dropped a gear and hoisted a beautifully controlled, one-handed wheelie over the finish line at Wheels & Waves’ Punks Peak hill climb, is a memory that will live long in the mind of Sticky’s Speed Shop founder, Matt Coulter. It took some time getting there. The budget was busted and friendships strained…
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There are a thousand ways to approach motorcycle customization. Some custom builders are slaves to geometry, creating machines that boast architectural levels…
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Wisdom and timeless style generally evolve after decades of mistakes and missteps. The brothers Hindes of Prism Supply in North Carolina are…
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Modern classic café racers rule the roost this week. We kick off with a superbly nipped and tucked BMW R nineT 100…
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When Massimo Rinchiuso of Fuchs Workshop received a call from his good friend Niko Sorbo about a new project, it didn’t take…
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Pepo Rosell, better known as XTR Pepo, is a force of nature. He originally burst onto the scene with his specialist custom…
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In Taiwan, small bikes rule the roost. The country is bursting with sub-200 cc commuter motorcycles, many of which are produced locally.…
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The ‘new’ Ducati Monster is almost five years old, but we still haven’t made peace with its hawkish design, nor the loss…
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In 2013, Scott Jones of NOISE Cycles showed up at Born Free 5 with a machine that captivated minds: a 1952 Harley-Davidson…
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Planning to tackle the Dakar Rally? The 2026 KTM 450 Rally Replica has you covered. If modern café racers are more your…
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Taking on someone else’s motorcycle project is a gamble. Low prices can lull you into a false sense of security, especially when…
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Based in Hangzhou, China, the mononymous RoninSu doesn’t have a bona fide workshop. But what he does have, is a wild imagination,…
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