Dana Prasetya of East Java’s Gondezh Custom Cycle has transformed a 1997 Honda NV400—a small-displacement V-twin typically destined for the bobber or chopper scene—into a “Hooligan” street tracker/scrambler hybrid.
Inspired by the aggressive aesthetic of modified Harley-Davidson Sportsters, Dana aimed to prove that Honda’s liquid-cooled 400cc V-twin could serve as a lightweight, nimble alternative to a heavy “Hog.”
Continue reading “Custom Honda NV400 Scrambler V-Twin by Gondezh Custom Cycle”There are thousands of cool custom motorcycles out there, but this custom Honda XR650L scrambler might take the cake for me.
Spencer Parr of Parr Motorcycles from my own neck of the woods in Indiana transformed a 2024 Honda XR650L, a durable dual-sport that has been in production for over 30 years, into the stunning “Sunrise Scrambler,” designed to look as if it rolled off the Honda assembly line in the 1970s.
Continue reading “Custom Honda XR650L Scrambler by Parr Motorcycles”Alright, let’s talk about a motorcycle that is less a machine and more a mechanical symphony unleashed. This is “Tatsumaki,” a 1982 custom Honda CBX1000, reborn by the wizards at Unik Motorcycles in Lisbon.
The legendary CBX is already one of the most iconic engines in history—a colossal inline-six—and for builders Tiago and Luis, the goal wasn’t just to customize it, but to truly set its thunderous heart free.
Continue reading “Custom Honda CBX1000 by Unik Motorcycles”Honda is addressing a critical issue in high-performance motorcycling with a newly patented wheel and brake design aimed at reducing tire overheating.
The patent, which has been applied for, features a system that helps manage the immense heat generated by the brakes, preventing it from transferring to the front tire.
Continue reading “Honda Creates a New Wheel and Brake Design”Honda has recently released a new video teasing the innovative V3 engine concept that was previously presented. This new video gives some more details, and it’s looking pretty great
Honda is charting a new course in motorcycle engine development, showcasing a groundbreaking V3 engine concept with a world-first electric supercharger. Unveiled at EICMA 2024, this innovative powerplant signals a renewed focus on high-performance internal combustion engines that can meet future emissions standards.
Continue reading “Honda V3 Engine Teased Again”Despite being labeled as a “concept,” the Honda CB1000F SE has all the makings of a production-ready motorcycle. Recently shown alongside the standard CB1000F at the Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race, both bikes are expected to join Honda’s 2026 lineup.
The CB1000F SE is a modern interpretation of the classic UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) design, blending retro aesthetics with modern performance and technology. We don’t know when it will come, but I’m willing to bet it will be soon.
Continue reading “The Honda CB1000F SE Concept Is Hitting Production Soon, Make No Mistake”This is a custom Honda XR400R, a true “Baja-Style Weapon,” forged by the hands of an Australian builder and content creator known as Prutti. The Honda XR400R, first unleashed in ’96 and revered for its rock-solid reliability long after its 2004 production end, was the perfect canvas.
Prutti’s vision? To craft the “ultimate middleweight XR,” a machine that blended style, nostalgia, and the kind of hard-nosed functionality needed for multi-day expeditions deep into the bush.
Continue reading “Custom Honda XR400R by Prutti”Honda, that titan of two-wheeled innovation, has just sent a powerful signal that it’s ready for the electric motorcycle revolution, with an announcement that promises to electrify the riding world on September 2nd.
For a while now, we’ve seen glimpses, teasers, and concepts. The EV Fun Concept at EICMA, for instance, hinting at Honda’s electric aspirations. But now, it’s getting real.
Continue reading “Honda Electric Motorcycle Reveal Coming September 2”Here comes the 2025 updates to the Honda Transalp and NC750X. They blend practical refinement with timeless adventure spirit.
With sleek new fairings, LED lighting, and tech upgrades like a TFT display, these bikes sharpen their dual-purpose edges, ready for daily commutes or long-haul escapes, all while staying true to Honda’s no-fuss reliability.
Continue reading “The 2025 Honda Transalp and NC750X Are Going to Be Even Better”They don’t make road bikes like they used to—and thank goodness for that. The 2025 Honda NT1100 DCT is proof that modern engineering can still stir the old soul. It’s a touring motorcycle for riders who appreciate the long way home, built with the mechanical heart of the Africa Twin but tuned for asphalt and the hum of endless highway.
With its automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) and a riding posture that practically begs you to ride coast to coast, the NT1100 isn’t trying to be flashy—it’s trying to be faithful. Faithful to the ride, to comfort, and to the kind of quiet confidence Honda has been refining since the CB750.
Continue reading “2025 Honda NT1100 DCT – 5 Things to Know”
