Category: Motorcycles

Motorcycles – So Many Choices

The world of motorcycles is a robust one. There’s a motorcycle designed for pretty much every use out there. The companies selling bikes are trying to appeal to every area of the market from the folks who love to cruise to the racers to the adventurers.

Then there’s the custom bike scene. Geniuses, craftsmen, artists take motorcycles and turn them into rolling pieces of art.

I try to cover a little bit of it all. From the new bikes rolling off the production lines at the various motorcycle manufacturers to the littlest of custom shops and individuals tinkering around in their sheds.

Types of Motorcycles

Here are the main types of motorcycles I typically write about on this site.

Note that this isn’t an exhaustive list, and the article linked above about the different types of motorcycles will explain the full picture.

Motorcycle Brands

The fun doesn’t stop with the various types of motorcycles. There are also tons of brands that sell each type of motorcycle. I’ve written an article on the different motorcycle brands out there, and that should give you a pretty clear idea of what you’ll find.

Motorcycle Engine Size

Motorcycle type and the different brands matter a ton, but I often find myself and other riders classifying motorcycles by their engine size or displacement.

This is typically how the industry categorizes motorcycles. You’ll see a 250cc class, a 600cc class, etc. To learn more, check out my article on the various engine sizes out there in the world of motorcycles.

Motorcycles and Prices

Lastly, I want to talk about the price of motorcycles. Everyone has to work in a budget, and you can buy a nice bike for very little money, but you can also spend a ton.

Price is a big deciding factor, and I would hope you take it into account. Here are my thoughts on motorcycles and their prices.

Below are the latest articles on various motorcycles.

Custom Buell S1W By SURESHOT

Takuya Aikawa of the Japanese workshop SURESHOT has transformed his personal 1998 Buell S1W into a high-performance masterpiece named “Magami” (the Japanese White Wolf).

After the bike’s engine detonated eight years ago during a high-speed highway run, it sat dormant until Aikawa decided to resurrect it for the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show and future track duty. The build focuses on extreme weight reduction and engineering out the inherent weaknesses of the original 90s-era chassis.

Custom Honda NV400 Scrambler V-Twin by Gondezh Custom Cycle

Dana Prasetya of East Java’s Gondezh Custom Cycle has transformed a 1997 Honda NV400—a small-displacement V-twin typically destined for the bobber or chopper scene—into a “Hooligan” street tracker/scrambler hybrid.

Inspired by the aggressive aesthetic of modified Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Dana aimed to prove that Honda’s liquid-cooled 400cc V-twin could serve as a lightweight, nimble alternative to a heavy “Hog.”

Custom Harley-Davidson Knucklehead by Infinity Motorcycle

Masumi Tsuchino of Japan’s Infinity Motorcycle has crafted “BT6,” a stark and purposeful board tracker that reimagines American racing history through a “what if” lens.

Commissioned by S&S Cycle for their 2025 Vintage Tour, the build asks what a 1920s board track racer might have looked like if S&S had existed during the sport’s golden era. Tsuchino, a former Toyota mechanic with a penchant for historical precision, utilized a modified 1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead frame and a set of vintage girder forks to create a silhouette that feels like a recovered artifact.

Custom Moto Guzzi California Cafe Racer by Eastern Spirit Garage

Sylwester Mateusiak of Poland’s Eastern Spirit has taken his renowned craftsmanship to a new level with this Art Deco-inspired café racer, a radical departure from the “ugly gosling” 2002 Moto Guzzi California 1100 that served as the donor.

Drawing aesthetic inspiration from the futuristic, industrial landscapes of the 1927 cult film Metropolis, the build features striking, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork that has been left unpainted to showcase its raw, sculptural quality.

Custom BSA Boardtracker by Bernard Mont

Belgian mechanical engineer and shed-builder Bernard Mont has unveiled “De Chaos,” a visually arresting hub-steered boardtrack-style machine centered around a 650cc BSA A65 “Power Egg” twin.

Born from a desire to evolve the innovative hub-center steering frame design of his previous “Nowhere Faster” sprint bike, the project was solidified following a chance collaboration with artist Roland Groteclaes, who helped crystallize Mont’s mechanical concepts into a cohesive artistic vision.

Yamaha Ténéré 700 Baja Kit by Holy Moly

Francisco Menezes of Holy Moly Motorcycles has introduced the “Baja Kit,” a comprehensive transformation package for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 that captures the rugged, sun-drenched spirit of 1980s desert racing.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic XT and TT models that dominated the Baja dunes, the kit shifts the T7’s modern, Dakar-style aesthetic toward a classic “Desert Sled” silhouette.

Custom Yamaha R5-B Cafe Racer by JETS Forever

The UK-based workshop JETS Forever has crafted “CROWN JEWEL,” a meticulously executed tribute to a “what if” moment in Yamaha racing history. This is one cool custom Yamaha R5-B cafe racer.

The build is inspired by the legendary Montjuich Class—a specialized endurance racing category from the early 1970s that demanded machines capable of both high-speed tarmac battles and explosive standing-start performance.

Custom Ducati S2R 800 Cafe Racer by Rajputana Customs

Rajputana Customs, led by Vijay Singh in Jaipur, India, has reimagined a 2007 Ducati S2R 800 into a vintage-inspired cafe racer named “Veloce.”

Built for a client in Goa with the simple brief to create an “aggressive café racer,” the project departs from traditional Ducati restoration paths to embrace a more imaginative, hand-crafted approach.

Custom TVS Ronin by Smoked Garage

Bali-based Smoked Garage has transformed a humble TVS Ronin into “Kensai,” the fourth installment in their Samurai-inspired series of custom builds.

Named after a master swordsman, the project reimagines the modern-retro commuter as a dark, aggressive machine with a dual personality that shifts between a sharp café racer and a muscular streetfighter.

Custom Triumph Scrambler 1200 by Crooked Motorcycles

Crooked Motorcycles, based in Southern Germany, has developed a specialized “MotoKit” for the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE, aiming to enhance the bike’s off-road and travel capabilities. Drawing inspiration from classic Dakar Rally bikes, the “Alps Edition” features a fiberglass front mask that integrates the speedometer, a high-mounted front fender to deflect dirt, and a unique seat system that allows owners to swap between a solo saddle with a luggage rack and a two-up seat in just minutes.

This modular approach provides a custom look and improved functionality without requiring permanent modifications, appealing to riders who want a unique aesthetic while maintaining the Triumph’s impressive 89-bhp performance and long-travel suspension.