In the heart of Montana, Mike Schroeder—Harley-Davidson dealer by day, eclectic bike builder by night—crafted a machine that could’ve rolled straight out of a neon-lit dream.
Dubbed “The Fresh Prince,” this 1984 custom Honda XL200R scrambler underwent a transformation as radical as a biplane turned stunt flyer. This is a unique custom, even if it might not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Continue reading “A Wild Custom Honda XL200R Scrambler by Mike Schroeder”Masaaki Fukayama, the visionary behind Vision Design, has transformed the Yamaha TX650—a 1970s parallel-twin once overshadowed by its predecessor’s flaws—into a striking café racer dubbed the “TX650 Mustang.”
Drawing inspiration from the P-51 Mustang fighter plane, Fukayama’s creation marries aviation aesthetics with motorcycle engineering.
Continue reading “Custom Yamaha TX650 by Vision Design”Marc Benoist’s 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 cafe racer transformation is a masterclass in blending vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Drawing inspiration from the race bikes of the 1960s and ’70s, Marc envisioned a fully faired design that paid homage to Triumph’s British heritage.
After meticulous planning, he selected GRP fiberglass bodywork from Motoforza in the Czech Republic, which, when mounted with custom hardware, gave the Bonneville a classic racer silhouette.
Continue reading “MB Design Concept’s Custom Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Racer”The Honda CB series from the 70s has long been a favorite for cafe racer enthusiasts. However, as these classic bikes become rarer and more valuable, builders are looking for alternatives.
This article explores a stunning “Seven Fifty” project by KrisBiker Customs (presented by Racer TV in the video below), showcasing a modern take on the Honda CB 750 from the 90s.
Continue reading “Custom Honda CB 750 “Seven Fifty” Cafe Racer by Krisbiker Customs”Zero Motorcycles had the good sense to partner with a UK security firm to embed GPS tracking in their electric motorcycles. The system proved its worth on day one—literally—when two freshly equipped Zeros were swiped from a transport van.
The thieves didn’t even get a morning coffee before the police had them in cuffs. A rare win in the endless war against bike bandits. Enter Adam Kay of Untitled Motorcycles, a man who knows his way around a radical rebuild.
Continue reading “Check Out the Untitled Motorcycles Body Kit for the Zero FXS”Custom motorcycles have long been the unruly poets of the road—machines built not just to ride, but to declare something about the soul behind the handlebars. But what about scooters?
Enter the 2024 Yamaha TMAX Tech MAX, or rather, what’s left of it after Ortolani Customs got their hands on it. Their latest creation, the Yamaha TMAX XX, isn’t just another tricked-out scooter—it’s a full-blown track-inspired beast, so wild that even Yamaha had to stop and take notice, giving it a nod on their official Facebook page.
Continue reading “Yamaha TMAX XX: Check Out This Custom TMAX Tech MAX”Choppers are the rockstars of the motorcycle world. With their exaggerated lines, raked-out forks, and unapologetic attitude, they scream rebellion and individuality. But in a sea of stretched-out frames and ape hangers, most custom jobs miss the mark.
They’re either overdone or soulless. That’s where Martin Becker of MB Cycles flips the script. His Stauffenberg chopper is a head-turning masterpiece, proving there’s an art to getting it just right.
Continue reading “Check Out The Stauffenberg Custom Chopper by MB Cycles”It takes a certain kind of madness—or brilliance—to take a perfectly good Yamaha Ténéré 700, rip it apart, and rebuild it into something straight out of the 1980s. Francisco Menezes of Holy Moly Motorcycles in Lisbon, Portugal, is that kind of builder.
When his rally-prepped T7 took a tumble and destroyed its front end, most would’ve reached for OEM replacements. Francisco, however, reached back in time.
Continue reading “Check Out This Retro Custom Yamaha T7 from Holy Moly Motorcycles”When nostalgia meets craftsmanship, magic happens. That’s the story of Purpose Built Moto (PBM) and their exquisite 1981 custom Honda XL500 Scrambler.
Tom Gilroy and his Gold Coast crew have mastered the art of blending vintage charm with cutting-edge performance, coining the term “RetroCross” to define their style. It’s a love letter to the iconic dirt bikes of the ’80s, revived for modern riders with meticulous attention to detail.
Continue reading “Check Out This Custom Honda XL500 Scrambler by Purpose Built Moto”At Honda’s corporate table, the NX400 Falcon’s fate was sealed: a model destined for South America alone. A shame, as it was ideal for global markets. Lucky Customs of Argentina, however, saw its potential, transforming this overlooked bike into the “Falcon Sprint”—a lively mini super-hooligan with flair and grit.
Lucas Layum, the mastermind behind Lucky Customs, thrives on salvaging forgotten machines. When a battered NX400 crossed his path, he envisioned a motard masterpiece with Lucky’s unmistakable aesthetic.
Continue reading “Check Out This Custom Honda NX400 by Lucky Customs”
