Wade Thiel

Custom BMW R80 by Ironwood Moto

I love BMW R80 motorcycles, especially when they’re customized by a group of folks as talented as Ironwood Moto. The guys took an R80 and transformed it into a work of art.

The bike is a striking example of what can be done to these Bavarian machines if you have the vision and the know-how. The R80 you see here has a massive list of custom parts, and there’s so much attention to detail. It’s a beautiful machine.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – May 1

In motorcycle news this week is Harley-Davidson, Energica, and Ducati. I reported on a lot of daily news over at Web Bike World, but these are the stories that I found to be the most important and wanted to share here on Wind Burned Eyes.

I have been trying to avoid COVID-19-related news on here, but this week is unavoidable. There are both good and bad news stories here this week that are directly related. Let’s dive in.

5 Best Scramblers

Scrambler motorcycles are some of the coolest out there. They combine a street design with some dirt capabilities. If you’re partial to this style, then you’re bound to want to know what bikes qualify as the best scramblers.

Well, for me the best scrambler is the one you build in your shed or garage. I’m partial to the custom builds, but I get that not everyone has a shed or garage or the skills necessary to build the bike of their dreams. Luckily, manufacturers build a number of motorcycles that fit the scrambler mold.

If you want a scrambler, and you just want to buy that look from the factory or don’t have the time, skills, tools, or space to build your own scrambler, then check out the five models I’ve showcased below. They’re the best scramblers out there right now.

SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots

Are you an adventure rider who takes your off the beaten path quests very seriously? Then you need the SIDI Adventure 2 Gore-Tex Boots. These boots offer some of the best construction and boot features out there.

They’re recommended by many riders and critics. The SIDI brand is well-known for providing high-quality products, and there’s little not to love about these adventure boots that will keep not only your feet but your ankles and shins protected.

Indian Scout Sixty “Road Runner” by MotoShed

There are a lot of custom killer bikes based on the Indian Scout Sixty, and the Road Runner by MotoShed from the UK is one of them. This cool bike offers plenty to love.

When I first saw it, I thought it looked cool, but I kind of passed it by. It was only upon a closer look that I really fell for it.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – April 24

It’s the end of the week and that means I take a look at all the motorcycle news stories I wrote over at Web Bike World, and I do a news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes.

This week, Norton and Honda feature in the news as well as some guidelines around the industry in general in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. I usually try not to report on COVID-19 stuff here, but this is actually good news.

5 Best Bobbers You Can Buy

Looking for the best bobbers? I have the list for you. A bobber is usually a motorcycle that you create yourself. I’ve showcased many bobbers on this website that are hand-built custom creations. Personally, I prefer these to the mass-manufactured bobbers that are out there.

However, there are certainly some motorcycles that come with the bobber look. Many aren’t the hardtail bobbers I think of when I think of this type of bike. They’re more refined, which is okay on the right motorcycle.

If you want the bobber look and don’t have the skills, tools, expertise, or workspace to craft your own, then these can be a good option. Let’s take a look at the five best bobbers you can buy.

Icon Airflite Battlescar 2 Helmet

The Icon Airflite Battlescar 2 Helmet is not my go-to favorite design or style, but there’s no denying the presence of this helmet. There’s a definite Master Chief from Halo quality to this lid, and there’s no denying the cool factor on the right bike an with the right gear.

The Icon Airflite is a good helmet. Icon makes top-quality gear, and while I don’t particularly love the large face shield that extends all the way down to the chinbar, I do think this unique lid is one of the better options out there for a variety of riders.

Yamaha XS650 Brat Tracker From Kuna Customs

The Yamaha XS 650 from the 1970s into the 1980s is one of the best bikes to customize. It can be transformed into basically anything. The guys at Kuna Customs made a killer Yamaha XS650 Brat Tracker.

The simplicity of this bike is what caught my eye. Good on Kuna Customs for keeping things simple and beautiful.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – April 17

There’s some great news out there this week. While COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in the world, there are some good stories out there that you should really pay attention to. Here are some of the best motorcycle news stories of the past week.

Honda, Norton, and KTM make the news roundup this week. These news stories are all a look towards the future, which is what I encourage people to do these days.