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Check Out The Stauffenberg Custom Chopper by MB Cycles

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.

Check Out This Retro Custom Yamaha T7 from Holy Moly Motorcycles

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.

Check Out This Custom Honda XL500 Scrambler by Purpose Built Moto

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.

Check Out This Custom Honda NX400 by Lucky Customs

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.

Check Out This Moto Guzzi 1100 Cafe Racer by Radical Speedshop

For nearly three decades, Germany’s Radical Speedshop has been a beacon in the world of Moto Guzzi customization, and their latest masterpiece, the “Flacheisen S,” is a triumph of engineering and style in custom Moto Guzzi 1100 cafe racer form.

Built as a tribute to their very first project from 1996, this café racer reflects the culmination of 27 years of expertise from Stefan Bronold and his team.

Check Out This Custom Triumph Tiger TR6R by Defined Motorcycles

In the golden age of motorcycles—the late ’60s and early ’70s—British bikes like the Triumph Tiger TR6R were icons of a bygone era, while the Honda CB750 signaled the future.

Michael Scott of Australia’s Defined Motorcycles saw the timeless potential in a battered 1970 Tiger TR6R, a project he affectionately named Evelyn. Over ten years, Michael transformed a non-running “basket-case” into an exquisite bobber that marries heritage and artistry.

Check Out This Custom CFMoto Papio Scrambler by Steady Garage

In the ever-evolving world of mini-motos, Steady Garage has once again flexed its creative muscles, this time with the CFMoto Papio CL 126 as its canvas. Known for turning pint-sized bikes into street art on wheels, the California-based shop took this scrambler-styled mini and elevated it to something extraordinary.

The result? A showcase of precision engineering, bolt-on brilliance, and eye-catching aesthetics that would make even a big-bike purist take notice.

Check Out This BMW Cafe Racer by WalzWerk Motorcycles

Marcus Walz’s custom motorcycle configurator redefines the art of virtual bike building. On the WalzWerk Motorcycles website, riders can craft their dream machine with precision, knowing the exact cost before a wrench is turned. Forget trusting a builder’s instincts or hoping for the best—this digital playground brings German engineering and customization mastery to your fingertips.

Take the SCHIZZO Cafe Racer GT, a jaw-dropping BMW-based creation born from this system. A lucky customer maxed out every option, transforming pixels into a real-life marvel.

Zero Motorcycles and Huge Moto SR-X Concept Motorcycle

This is a beautiful electric motorcycle.

Zero Motorcycles makes cool bikes, but with the help of Huge Design, the company has managed to put together one of the coolest motorcycles in perhaps decades. Meet the Zero Motorcycles and Huge Design SR-X.

Zed’s Chopper Grace – What Motorcycle Does Butch Ride in Pulp Fiction?

“Zed’s dead, baby. Zed’s dead.”

In the iconic film Pulp Fiction, the character Butch, played by Bruce Willis, rides a motorcycle known as Zed’s Chopper Grace after a harrowing pawn shop experience. The bike was owned by Zed and as Butch says in the film, it’s a chopper. I wanted to take a closer look at this unique machine.