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Custom Triumph Bonneville Bobber by Tamarit

The Bonneville Bobber has always been a minimalist’s dream. Triumph’s modern take on the classic bobber aesthetic comes complete with a floating saddle, stripped-down bodywork, and an air of restraint. But what if you wanted to push it further? Spanish custom shop Tamarit took that question seriously with Miss Hyde, a build that transforms the Bobber into something far more aggressive.

The conversion starts with the bodywork. The factory’s floating saddle is replaced by a one-piece subframe that merges the seat and rear section into a single assembly. Below that, an airbox delete hides the wiring behind a chrome cover. The swingarm gets the full Tamarit treatment: heavily braced upper section, chrome plating, and speed holes to reduce weight.

Is Benelli’s New Tornado 550 the $5,999 Middleweight Sportbike to Beat?

Benelli has just shaken up the middleweight sportbike market with the all-new Tornado 550, priced at an introductory MSRP of $5,999. The Italian brand is attacking a fiercely competitive segment by loading the bike with features typically reserved for bikes costing several thousand dollars more.

At the heart of the Tornado sits a 554cc parallel-twin engine that delivers 56 horsepower at 8,250 rpm and 54 Nm (about 40 lb-ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine uses a 270-degree crank configuration and pairs with a six-speed gearbox, tuned for responsive acceleration without sacrificing daily rideability.

How Damon Motors’ Prototype EV Superbike Ended Up in a Storage Locker Auction

Damon Motors promised 200 horsepower, 200 miles of range, and a top speed over 200 mph from its electric superbike. Instead, the company folded, leaving behind prototypes, unfulfilled reservations from over 3,000 riders, and one very unusual story.

A half-assembled Damon HyperSport MK2 prototype recently sold at a storage locker auction in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company’s former headquarters. The locker changed hands when Damon failed to pay roughly $2,500 in accumulated rental fees. The buyer, a pair of siblings who didn’t initially know what they’d won, discovered multiple generations of fairing, charging equipment, a hollow motor display unit, and the incomplete prototype itself.

Best Motorcycle Jeans That Actually Look Like Regular Jeans (2026)

Looking for riding protection without the bulky tactical styling? Discover the best stealth motorcycle jeans of 2026 that look and feel just like your favorite everyday denim while offering certified road protection.

You want to stay safe on your motorcycle, but you also want to walk into a restaurant or office without looking like you are wearing heavy, bulky tactical gear.

Fortunately, motorcycle apparel technology has advanced dramatically, allowing manufacturers to weave high-strength protective fibers directly into standard cotton denim. This means you can now get certified slide resistance and impact protection in a pair of pants that looks indistinguishable from your favorite casual jeans.

Does Honda’s New Transalp E-Clutch Make Middleweight Adventure Riding Effortless?

Honda brought back the Transalp name in 2023 after a decade of absence, and now it’s getting a serious upgrade. The 2026 Transalp 750 adds the company’s E-Clutch system — no clutch lever required, but you can still shift gears manually if you want. It’s $10,199 and 755cc of liquid-cooled parallel twin action.

The E-Clutch tech sounds unnecessary on paper. You’re still choosing gears with your foot, just not squeezing a lever anymore. But ride it and it actually makes sense in an adventure context. Gear changes happen at any RPM without drama, the system blips the throttle on downshifts, and you can leave it off if you’d rather use a traditional clutch.

Allen Millyard’s Legendary 8.0-Litre Viper V10 Finally Sells at Auction for £130,000

One of the most iconic custom motorcycles ever built has found a new owner. Allen Millyard’s extraordinary Viper V10 sold at Bonhams’ Summer Stafford Sale today for £130,000, ending decades of speculation about what the legendary build might fetch if it ever came to market.

The hand-built machine never left Millyard’s hands until now. It appeared at shows and featured in videos over the years, but the hammer falling today marks the first time the bike was offered to the public.

Does Harley-Davidsons New Deadwood Actually Deliver on the Custom Stripped-Down Look?

Harley-Davidson’s new Deadwood arrives as a raw, unadorned take on the Heritage Classic. Named after the South Dakota community near Sturgis, this stripped-down cruiser launches mid-year with a starting price of $17,999, available only in the U.S. and Canada.

The philosophy here is simple: start with the Heritage Classic and remove everything unnecessary. Out goes the chrome trim, the luggage racks, and the ornamental details. In their place, Harley finished all the bodywork and controls in matte black, leaving just the lower rocker cover and pushrod tubes chrome-plated to highlight the V-Twin’s iconic shape.

Is Indian Motorcycle’s New Signature Series the Premium Tour Bike Worth the Investment?

Indian Motorcycle is leaning hard into exclusivity with its new Signature Series, a hand-finished, limited-production lineup that throws a spotlight on craftsmanship and paint depth. Four models are getting the treatment: the Chieftain PowerPlus, Challenger, Roadmaster PowerPlus, and Pursuit, each starting between $40,999 and $46,749.

Custom paint shops charge thousands for what Indian is offering here. Each Signature Series bike goes through a multi-layer paint process with hand-finishing, meaning no two are identical in practice.

Is Kawasaki’s New KX327 the Midweight Two-Stroke Motocross Needed?

After more than 20 years without a brand-new two-stroke larger than 250cc, Kawasaki just answered a question riders have been asking since the 2000s. The 2027 KX327 is real, fuel-injected, and priced at $9,099.

This isn’t just another retro nostalgia play. The KX327 marries modern fuel injection with genuine two-stroke character, giving it something four-strokes in this class can’t replicate: lightweight simplicity mixed with snappy response across the entire powerband.

Could the CFMoto 800MT-ES Dethrone Premium Adventure Tourers?

CFMoto just raised the bar for mid-range adventure tourers by equipping the 2026 800MT-ES with electronically adjustable suspension. Most bikes in this segment stick with conventional setup—you dial in your preferred feel and hope it works for everything.

The 800MT-ES does things differently. Working with KYB, CFMoto engineered semi-active suspension that continuously adapts in real time to road surface, load, and riding style.