Purpose Built Moto Yamaha XT250 MX Scrambler

I’ve never seen an XT250 I wanted to ride more.

There are a lot of good custom scramblers out there. This is one from Purpose Built Moto is of them.

Last week, I shared a build from Purpose Built Moto, and the guys do such a good job with their stuff, I thought I’d share another one.

This one is a killer XT250 MX Scrambler. I like the XT250’s looks, to begin with, but this build looks absolutely fantastic.

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Watch the Guys at FortNine Build an Entire Kawasaki KLR650

The Kawasaki KLR650 will live again.

A tough motorcycle makes a comeback.

I usually try not to miss a FortNine video. The videos are always entertaining and informative.

If you’re curious about how all parts and components of a Kawasaki KLR650 go together, this video is all for you.

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3 Best Leather Motorcycle Vests Under $85

Looking for a good leather motorcycle vest? Here are three of the best out there.

In just about every situation, I’d prefer a full motorcycle jacket over any leather motorcycle vest, but I’ve met a lot of guys that like them, so it’s worth pointing out some of the best on sale.

Here are some of the best motorcycle vests out there for under $85. They provide plenty of features at an affordable price.

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3 Best Fingerless Motorcycle Gloves Under $25

Looking for some good fingerless motorcycle gloves? Here are three pairs you shouldn’t overlook.

Personally, I prefer my motorcycle gloves to have protection for my all my fingers, but some guys and girls like fingerless gloves.

I can’t really blame them. I get it. They look very cool and offer plenty of air flow.

If you want some gloves but can’t stand having your whole hand covered, then I suggest you pick up one of the following pairs of fingerless gloves for under $25.

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Purpose Built Moto Suzuki TS185 Street Tracker

There are few old Suzuki motorcycles out there as cool as this TS185 built by Purpose Built Moto.

Quite the killer street tracker.

Purpose Built Moto has all kinds of cool builds showcased on their YouTube channel. This one in particular caught my eye.

It’s a Suzuki TS185 that the team worked on and built into a fantastic little street bike.

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Stephen Brisken Ducati 900 SS Cafe Racer

This amazing Ducati 900 SS cafe racer was built by a 21-year-old named Stephen Brisken.

Stephen Brisken built one heck of a Ducati.

Lately, I’ve come across several custom motorcycles that have been all chromed out. This Ducati 900 SS Cafe Racer by Stephen Brisken is just one of them.

I profiled the Bandit9 Arthur cafe racer a while back. That machine is gorgeous, but I’m a sucker for a good Ducati build and Brisken nailed it here.

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Motorcycle Chain Cleaners Tested and Explained

There’s so many options on the shelf and this should help you choose.

You have to clean it, might as well get the best cleaner.

I’ve shared FortNine’s videos before. They’re some of the best on the web. The company really puts a lot of work into its videos and it shows.

In this one, the company tests some of the most common motorcycle chain cleaners out there to see which one is best.

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5 of the Best Brown Leather Motorcycle Gloves Under $80

If you’re after some brown leather motorcycle gloves, these are the ones to get.

There’s nothing better than some brown leather motorcycle gloves that will keep you comfortable, safe, and looking cool on your bike.

While there are tons of leather gloves out there that you could wear for riding, don’t just run over to the local motorcycle gear shop—or worse, the hardware store—and grab some off the shelf.

Gloves not designed for motorcyclists will be cumbersome and lack the necessary design elements to provide proper protection. Any old pair off the shelf at your local motorcycle gear shop could be junk.

Here are some of the best brown leather motorcycle gloves out there that are relatively inexpensive.

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Auto Fabrica Type 7D Yamaha SR500

Few motorcycles are so stripped down and gorgeous.

A simple, gray, and beautiful scrambler called the Type 7D.

I’ve written about Auto Fabrica’s custom motorcycles before. The company is one of my favorite builders out there. 

The Auto Fabrica Type 7D is a little different than the cafe racers I’ve shared before. This is a super cool scrambler that you shouldn’t overlook. 

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Smoked Garage Triumph Ghost

This is one of the weirder customs, but I absolutely love it.

This Ghost is unforgettable.

Smoked Garage has a portfolio filled with amazing machines. The Triumph Ghost is the one that caught my eye, though.

The Ghost is a little more over-the-top of a motorcycle than I usually go for, but it’s such a damned unique cafe racer.

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