The story of the original Bell Bullitt helmet is a bonafide motorcycling fairy tale. Just over a decade ago, industrial designer Chad Hodge designed and built a retro-inspired helmet as part of his final year thesis, with clear cues from vintage lids like the legendary 1960s Bell Star. Bell saw the concept, loved it, and…
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After a string of cheap ’70s bikes, I bought my first decent motorcycle—a nearly-new Honda 250 dual sport. I learned a lot of lessons on that bike, and the toughest one cost me some plastics, a little pride and a fat ding in my pickup truck box. That poor Honda ended up on its side…
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The electric motorcycle debate has raged for as long as Bike EXIF has been around. The most common criticisms come from framing electric bikes to traditional bikes; range, cost, and the lack of vibration and noise. But what if we considered them complements to their petrol-driven counterparts, rather than replacements? It takes one look at…
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The street-legal dirt bike scene has one of the biggest mod cultures in motorcycling, and if you don’t believe me, it’s been a minute since you’ve been on the forums. You pinched pennies to afford the bike, but now every other owner insists you need a full exhaust, a fuel programmer and your shocks revalved.…
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If we had to guess the secret to Rough Craft’s blistering success, we’d go with consistency. Frontman Winston Yeh’s dedication to his…
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Each and every custom motorcycle, restomod, race bike, and OEM release that we love has one thing in common—someone designed it. Whether…
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The iconic BMW boxer engine has been around a little longer than some folks realize: a hundred years, to be exact. It…
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Few motorcycles possess the on-road presence of the formidable BMW R 18. It’s a cruiser designed for purists, featuring discreet, no-frills technology…
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Wanderlust and contentment seldom go hand-in-hand, but somehow Yve Assad manages to exude both qualities in ample measure. She wears the mantle…
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Christopher Myott can’t quite recall when exactly he decided to turn art into a career—or if he even made the decision consciously.…
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Every one of Matias Corea’s endeavors bears the same hallmark. When it comes to brands, physical spaces, or the motorcycles that he…
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Given the rise in popularity of modern classic motorcycles in recent years, it’s only natural that motorcycle gear and apparel would follow…
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