As far as Jacek Mulak is concerned, there are far too many custom BMW boxers around. That said, he’s not one to turn away a customer. So when he recently got the call to build this BMW R100 bobber, he was all too happy to oblige—just as long as he could do it his way.…
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If the thought of Firestone tires on a custom motorcycle makes your blood boil, avert your eyes now. Johnny Nguyen hasn’t just fitted his 1978 BMW R80 bobber with Firestones—he’s gone the whole hog, and fitted military-spec Firestone tractor tires. It’s turned the R80 into a real-life two-wheeled Tonka toy, and although it’s nowhere near…
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You don’t collect trophies from the illustrious Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show without being a master of your craft. But the full extent of Kengo Kimura’s talent goes far beyond just his skill with metal. The man behind Heiwa MC has a sharp eye and excellent taste—he builds elegant machines that defy convention without screaming…
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Run by the enigmatic Mr. Eak, Thailand’s K-Speed is one of the most prolific custom shops that we’ve ever had the pleasure of featuring. They build bikes at a blistering pace, often focussing on the smaller models that are more popular in Southeast Asian markets. K-Speed is also a massive parts distributor and manufacturer, with…
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If you have an old motorcycle stashed in your garage, backyard or basement, waiting for its turn on the workbench, you’re not…
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Robert Sabel’s name is synonymous with ultra-clean BMW boxer restomods. His projects turn out so tidy, that it’s almost ironic that his…
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It takes a lot of faith to hand your custom motorcycle project over to someone else—and then give them free rein over…
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“Fender and Firestone police, here I come,” Winston Yeh quips, as we discuss the latest custom motorcycle to roll out of the…
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Motorcycles have long been the cheap way to go fast, but in today’s world of excess and insane tech, the concept of…
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Bobbers are pure motorcycling. They’re what happens when you take everything you can off a bike and strip it to its basics.…
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Czech hypercar manufacturer, Praga, unveiled their $92,000 limited edition ZS 800 this week. We take a closer look at it, along with…
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The value of a precious stone is rarely negotiable. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are priced based on cut, clarity, color, and carat…
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