Honda XL500 flat tracker by Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles

Dirty Deeds, Done Well: A Honda XL500 Flat Tracker by Gas & Oil

3 WEEKS AGO / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Taking on someone else’s motorcycle project is a gamble. Low prices can lull you into a false sense of security, especially when you’re motivated and capable—two qualities that Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles have in abundance. Polished, high-end custom motorcycles are Gas & Oil’s usual fare, so this fantastically filthy Honda XL500 flat tracker is…

1970s Honda Dax restomod by Purpose Built Moto

Honda Dax Rebuild: Purpose Built Moto’s Teal Time Machine

1 MONTH AGO / Comments Off on Honda Dax Rebuild: Purpose Built Moto’s Teal Time Machine / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Restoring a motorcycle can seem like a mundane task compared to customizing one. But it can also be very rewarding, especially when you’re restoring the right bike for the right person. This 1970s Honda Dax comes from the fine folks at Australia’s Purpose Built Moto. Although the Gold Coast workshop relishes custom projects, the opportunity…

Honda CB750 café racer by Minami Motorcycle

The Way of the Café: A 1978 Honda CB750 from Tokyo

2 MONTHS AGO / Comments Off on The Way of the Café: A 1978 Honda CB750 from Tokyo / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

The exact definition of ‘café racer‘ is often debated, but it holds a special meaning for Kenji Heianzan, founder of the Japanese workshop Minami Motorcycle. “We pursue what we call the ‘Way of the Café,’” he tells us. “It’s a philosophy that values quiet confidence, balance, and street presence, without pretense.” Minami Motorcycle is a…