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The custom bike scene is probably even more controversial than that of cars, especially for purists, and it’s a love it or hate it part of the motorcycle world 
Suzuki GSX-R750 "Major Tom" From Icon 1000 Doesn’t Care What Purists Think
Suzuki GSX-R750 "Major Tom" From Icon 1000 Doesn’t Care What Purists Think

18 Feb 2021, 12:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It’s almost impossible to pick just one favorite bike from Icon’s portfolio, but "Major Tom" is certainly in our top five

 
Classic BMW R100S Undergoes Custom Therapy, Receives Performance Upgrades
Classic BMW R100S Undergoes Custom Therapy, Receives Performance Upgrades

17 Feb 2021, 18:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bavaria’s MY1977 R100S looked truly staggering in stock form, but Meister Engineering’s reworked entity is downright drool-worthy

 
This Unique Suzuki GSX-R400 Is Masterfully Adorned With Full-Alloy Bodywork
This Unique Suzuki GSX-R400 Is Masterfully Adorned With Full-Alloy Bodywork

17 Feb 2021, 16:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Normally, the custom bikes we feature are large-displacement monstrosities; today, we’re bucking the trend with this 398cc showstopper

 
"Tramontana" Is a Modified Yamaha XV750 Virago With Cafe Racer Genes
"Tramontana" Is a Modified Yamaha XV750 Virago With Cafe Racer Genes

16 Feb 2021, 21:15 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The author behind this magnificent feat goes by the name of Spartak Makkevich, the gifted mastermind from Sparta Garage; let’s see what he’s been up to

 
Custom 1973 Kawasaki Z1 Looks Absolutely Bonkers, Wears Transparent Bodywork
Custom 1973 Kawasaki Z1 Looks Absolutely Bonkers, Wears Transparent Bodywork

16 Feb 2021, 20:09 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Now, this isn’t something you’ll see every day: a mixture of clear resin and translucent fiber weave was used to fabricate those outlandish bespoke garments

 
BMW R65 "Valkyrie" Is Bespoke Motorcycle Artwork Done Right
BMW R65 "Valkyrie" Is Bespoke Motorcycle Artwork Done Right

16 Feb 2021, 19:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Besides several aftermarket items, Cafe Racer Obsession’s showstopper houses repurposed parts from the likes of Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha

 
1984 Kawasaki KZ400 Sees Revitalizing Custom Makeover, Looks as Fresh as Ever
1984 Kawasaki KZ400 Sees Revitalizing Custom Makeover, Looks as Fresh as Ever

16 Feb 2021, 19:26 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Right, we all dig large-displacement bikes with plenty of oomph on tap, but a 398cc creature can still make for a spectacular one-off build

 
One-Off Yamaha XJR1300 Blends Repurposed Parts and Aftermarket Delight
One-Off Yamaha XJR1300 Blends Repurposed Parts and Aftermarket Delight

16 Feb 2021, 03:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / RB Racing’s visual modifications are guaranteed to impress, but performance enhancements are the name of the game here, if you ask me

 
BMW R nineT "Black Bull" Is One Ominous Piece of Custom Machinery
BMW R nineT "Black Bull" Is One Ominous Piece of Custom Machinery

16 Feb 2021, 03:02 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The experts behind this graceful feat are none other than Belgium’s Deep Creek Cycleworks, who went above and beyond to deliver something truly spectacular

 
Honda CB750 F2 Raids Aftermarket Wardrobe, Returns Looking Sensational
Honda CB750 F2 Raids Aftermarket Wardrobe, Returns Looking Sensational

15 Feb 2021, 21:51 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Our favorite aspect of this two-wheeled beauty is that classy paintwork, but Nitrocycles’ one-off marvel isn’t just about tasty eye candy

 
Final-Year 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Looks Better Than New
Final-Year 1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Looks Better Than New

14 Feb 2021, 17:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1947 Harley-Davidson FL, one of the many bikes in the J.C. Burgin collection, is going under the hammer in April in Las Vegas

 
Harley-Davidson Hunter Gets Closer to the Ground, Looks Right with Whitewalls
Harley-Davidson Hunter Gets Closer to the Ground, Looks Right with Whitewalls

14 Feb 2021, 09:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson Hunter is a Forty-Eight-based build handled by German custom shop Thunderbike, cost at least $4,800 to put together

 
Bespoke 1975 Honda CB200T Is Your Girlfriend’s Dream Ride, Wears Pink Paintwork
Bespoke 1975 Honda CB200T Is Your Girlfriend’s Dream Ride, Wears Pink Paintwork

13 Feb 2021, 20:32 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Forget wine and roses; this unique piece of machinery is Gene du Plessis’ idea of how to show your partner that you love them

 
Custom Harley-Davidson Road King Looks All Army and Big
Custom Harley-Davidson Road King Looks All Army and Big

13 Feb 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson Road King modified by German custom shop Thunderbike to be “big and imposing like a locomotive driving through a train station at midnight”

 
Reworked Honda CBX550F’s Vintage Styling Isn’t Your Regular Custom Affair
Reworked Honda CBX550F’s Vintage Styling Isn’t Your Regular Custom Affair

12 Feb 2021, 18:06 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / That magnificent front fairing boasts some juicy Ducati vibes, but Firenze Motorcycles’ incredible bespoke spells don’t end there

 
Here’s a Bespoke 1984 BMW R100RT Your Valentine Will Certainly Love
Here’s a Bespoke 1984 BMW R100RT Your Valentine Will Certainly Love

9 Feb 2021, 16:05 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Find yourself a partner who shares your deep admiration for two-wheeled machines; that, ladies and gents, is the basis for a successful love story

 
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Is a Kuryakyn Billboard on Wheels
Harley-Davidson Street Glide Is a Kuryakyn Billboard on Wheels

7 Feb 2021, 08:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson Kuryakyn is a Street Glide customized by German shop Thunderbike using mostly Kuryakyn-supplied parts worth mostly $6,000

 
Harley-Davidson MBT King Looks Like a Barn Find From Afar, Is Anything But
Harley-Davidson MBT King Looks Like a Barn Find From Afar, Is Anything But

6 Feb 2021, 08:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Harley-Davidson MBT King is a Road King handled by German custom shop Thunderbike, some 5,500 euros (about $6,700) needed to make it so

 
Unique Ducati Scrambler Is a French Workshop’s Take on Bespoke Glory
Unique Ducati Scrambler Is a French Workshop’s Take on Bespoke Glory

3 Feb 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When it comes to custom projects, Bologna’s aptly named Scrambler isn’t as popular as its Monster sibling, but it’s still one competent machine

 
1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Is a Canepa Special, Looks Like a 1950’s Custom
1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Is a Canepa Special, Looks Like a 1950’s Custom

2 Feb 2021, 16:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage turned into a custom bike of the 1950s thanks to Canepa and an army of motorcycle builders