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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.

5 Best Electric Motorcycles

There seem to be more and more electric motorcycles popping up all over the world, but you want to look at the best electric motorcycles.

I’ve been writing about electric bike s for a while now, and I have five of them that I think are easily the best out there. Here’s a detailed look at what motorcycles I think you should buy.

TCX Mood Gore-Tex Shoes

I’ve covered all sorts of boots from cafe racer boots to cruiser boots and more. While I firmly believe a good pair of motorcycle boots is a must, I do have to admit that boots aren’t always the most convenient. Sometimes you want to wear shoes, and that’s where the TCX Mood Gore-Tex Shoes come in.

These shoes are no joke. They offer excellent protection and a design made for motorcyclists, but they look like some casual leather shoes or sneakers. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these boots good.

BMW R nineT Custom by Zillers Garage

I can guarantee you haven’t seen a BMW R nineT like this. The guys at Zillers Garage have made a truly unique custom motorcycle. This is why I love the custom motorcycle scene so much. You never know what you’ll see.

The creativity here is really impressive. The bike is apocalyptic and futuristic and kind fo steampuky all at once.

Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – April 10

The world is a crazy place with the Coronavirus still dominating the news, but I wanted to bring you some of the motorcycle news stories that should, at least for a moment forget the virus.

Every weekday I write several motorcycle news stories at Web Bike World and on Fridays I like to do a news roundup here on Wind Burned Eyes. Here are my top three stories of this week.

Damon Motorcycles Says About Half Its Sales are From Millennials

I had a chance to chat with the CEO and Co-Founder of Damon Motorcycles, Jay Giraud. We talked about the new version of his Hypersport electric motorcycle, but we also talked about what kind of response he has elicited from the market.

Giraud said that he was surprised by all the press coverage, and he also said that about half of the people who have placed pre-orders for the motorcycle were Millennials, which is surprising considering how other motorcycle manufacturers are targeting that generation of people.

Merlin Drax Boots Review

If you don’t know Merlin, then you’re missing out on some of the best gear out there and the Merlin Drax Boots are a perfect example of why this brand is so highly regarded.

The boots are some fantastic leather boots that will work on a wide variety of motorcycles from cafe racers and cruisers to touring machines and even some adventure bikes or scramblers. Let’s take a closer look at why these boots are so good.