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Custom Yamaha RD256 Tribute by Big Dream Motorcycles

The Yamaha “RD256” is a stunning restomod tribute built by Matt of Big Dream Motorcycles, designed to honor the legendary Canadian racer Michelle (Mike) Duff.

The project takes its name and visual inspiration from the Yamaha RD56, the iconic machine Duff rode to Grand Prix victories in the 1960s. Using a 1974 RD250 as the foundation, Matt blended vintage Grand Prix aesthetics with modern performance components to create a “hybritza” that is as capable on the track as it is beautiful to look at.

Custom Kawasaki Z1 by Auto Magic

Master Misao Araki of Auto Magic, one of Japan’s most influential custom workshops, has transformed a Kawasaki Z1 into a masterpiece of engineering that bridges the gap between aerospace precision and classic superbike style.

Known for pioneering the process of obtaining government permits for radical modifications, Araki-san utilized 38 years of experience to “future-proof” this machine. The build is centered around a revolutionary modular frame concept designed to address the structural decay common in 40-year-old motorcycles while allowing for total adaptability.

Custom Suzuki GSX-R1100 by KOS’THOR

The “Yoshimura” is a 1987 Suzuki GSX-R1100 “slabside” restomod built by Yohann Kostrzewa of the French workshop KOS’THOR. Inspired by the legendary 24-hour endurance racers that dominated the Suzuka circuit in the 1990s, the build is a tribute to the legacy of Hideo “Pops” Yoshimura.

The project began with a neglected donor bike that was completely stripped and rebuilt to recreate the look and feel of a factory-fresh racing machine.

Custom Triumph Bobber by Tamarit

Spanish custom shop Tamarit Motorcycles has created “Karma,” a Baroque-inspired one-off based on the Triumph Bonneville Bobber.

As the 159th build in their signature series, this project abandons traditional comfort to focus on a “rolling sculpture” aesthetic, utilizing what Tamarit calls their “Platinum architecture” to achieve a low, stretched, and aggressive stance.

Custom Triumph Scrambler 400 XC by FCR Original

French custom shop FCR Original has unveiled the “Triumph Escape,” a rally-inspired rework of the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC that serves as a rolling catalog for their new modular parts range.

Instead of a one-off build that requires heavy modification, this project was designed to showcase an entire ecosystem of bolt-on accessories that fit the Triumph 400 platform without any permanent changes to the bike.

Custom Honda CX650 Cafe Racer by Kláwn Dara

Irishman Daragh Heffernan has taken a rare 1983 Honda CX650E Eurosport and transformed it into a custom cafe racer masterpiece he calls “Kláwn Dara.”

The project was born from a desire to celebrate “mechanical beauty” and muscle car aesthetics while paying homage to the original bike’s engineering, resulting in a build that is intricate rather than minimalist.

Custom Kawasaki 250TR by OA 100 Project

The team at Japan’s OA Proto Corporation—a company that usually spends its time designing parts for bullet trains—just released their “OA 100 Project” custom Kawasaki 250TR, and it is a masterclass in handmade craftsmanship.

The project’s goal was to push back against modern “soulless” mass production by creating a bike that feels like a direct dialogue between the rider and the machine, completely free of electronic aids.

Custom Buell CR1125 by FTG Moto

Milan-based brothers Filippo and Giacomo Tagliabue of FTG Moto have taken one of Erik Buell’s most polarizing designs—the Buell 1125CR—and stripped it down to its mechanical soul.

Dubbed “NYX,” this one-off prototype was built to celebrate the bike’s unique engineering by removing the bulky “plastic pods” and side-mounted radiators that originally defined its look. In their place is a single, front-mounted RC Racing radiator, which cleans up the profile and exposes the massive Helicon V-Twin engine.

Custom BMW R nineT by Mean Green Customs

Aditya Deshmukh and the team at Mean Green Customs in Mumbai have taken a standard BMW R nineT and turned it into an aggressive, “zesty” urban scrambler they’ve named “THRYX.”

Aditya, who has a background in industrial design, started the project with meticulous sketching to ensure the new proportions would stand out in the crowded streets of India.

Custom 40th Anniversary 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 by NCC Bikes

Nigel Weber of Germany’s NCC Bikes (Nigel’s Creative Customs) has collaborated with Belgian artist and track enthusiast Philippe Madou of Woefie-Art to create the “Anniversary Artbike,” a custom 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary “Slabside.”

The project honors the bike’s status as the “mother of all modern superbikes” by maintaining much of its original 1985 character while adding unique, hand-painted cartoon-style motifs that blend motorcycle culture with fine art.