Scrambler motorcycles get my blood pumping every time, and this Yamaha Scorpio 225 Custom by Backyard Customs is a perfect example of why.
The bike is a rugged and beautiful scrambler. It was customized with care but built to not be a showroom piece. It was purpose-built.
Backyard Customs is a shop in Bali, and the buys at the shop did a wonderful job with this machine.
Continue reading “Yamaha Scorpio 225 Custom by Backyard Customs”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.
Continue reading “5 Best Bobbers You Can Buy”This is a unique and cool-looking scrambler that Zoth Moto crafted using a Yamaha SR150. It is called Hardy.
The owner of the bike came to the shop after the bike was wrecked wanting to rebuild it. Her needs necessitated a commuting motorcycle that could do more, so a scrambler build was an obvious choice.
Continue reading “Yamaha SR150 ‘Hardy’ Scrambler by Zoth Moto”As Ryan F9 of FortNine says in his Yamaha Niken review, people are asking the three-wheeled question, and the Niken tries to answer them.
The Niken is one of the more interesting bikes to come out in recent years. It’s far from perfect, but it may be on to something.
Continue reading “Yamaha Niken Review by FortNine”Heres a look at the latest motorcycle news stories that you should not overlook.
I write news for Web Bike World, and at the end of the week, I try to round up the best three news stories and post them here. That way you get a look at what’s truly important in one spot. Here’s this week’s roundup.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 23, 2019”Here are the motorcycle news stories you want to know.
Every Friday I do a roundup of the news that I’ve covered so far this week over at Web Bike World. I write daily news for the website, and it makes sense to do a roundup over here to keep everyone informed of what’s happening in the industry.
Continue reading “Roundup: 3 Best Motorcycle News Stories of the Week – August 16, 2019”Stanley Tang has made one of the most beautiful Yamaha Viragos I’ve ever seen.
Bike builder Stanley Tang of Aliso Viejo, California, took a 1982 Yamaha Virago and transformed it into one killer cafe racer.
Watch the video above as he discusses the bike and how it came to be.
Continue reading “CBASS – 1982 Yamaha Virago XV750 Custom Cafe Racer”Two cool motorcycles, a chase, and some trickery.
I love goofy videos, and I love custom motorcycles, and the guys at TwinThing Customs have put out a short film that’s right up my alley.
Continue reading “TwinThing Customs’ Short Film Featuring a Honda 650 and Yamaha TW 125”If a transformer and a motorcycle got together, this would be the result.
Adam Waheed of Motorcyclist Magazine takes Yamaha’s leaning trike on a ride for an MC Commute Review.
Continue reading “2019 Yamaha Niken GT MC Commute Review”I’ve never seen an XT250 I wanted to ride more.
Last week, I shared a build from Purpose Built Moto, and the guys do such a good job with their stuff, I thought I’d share another one.
This one is a killer XT250 MX Scrambler. I like the XT250’s looks,
