There’s no question that the Japanese custom scene is rife with creativity. Even so, there are some Japanese custom builders whose style is so recognizable, that they manage to stand out in a scene that’s known for its uniqueness. Koichi Fujita is one of them. Fujita-san is the man behind AN-BU Custom Motors. You know…
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It’s hard to beat a great middleweight bike. Bikes in the 650cc to 800cc category bring most of the power you need, without the heft or the high prices of bigger bikes. That means you can get a great commuter and a great weekend canyon companion in one. Sure, you’re not going to see MotoGP…
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The first Speed Read of 2023 kicks off with a handful of parallel twins. Unit Garage debuts a custom kit for Yamaha’s successful Ténéré 700 adventure bike, Wedge Motorcycles works their magic on the Royal Enfield Continental GT650, and JSL debuts a sunny yellow Kawasaki W800. Lastly, the story of the 2022 Malle Mile comes…
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There’s hardly a business that hasn’t been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. The Parisian custom shop Bad Winners knows all about it—they’ve had to navigate health regulations, lockdowns and supply chain issues. And they very nearly didn’t get to finish this brutal Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 drag bike. The build was…
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We all have a friend whose motorcycle is lathered with carbon fiber parts—and although they’ll claim otherwise, we know that it’s more…
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Royal Enfield are adamant that their Interceptor and Continental GT 650 models are ripe for customization. And so far, we’ve seen plenty…
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There’s a lot to like about the Royal Enfield Continental GT. The styling is ace, it’s a doddle to ride, and running…
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Motorcycles no longer race at the International Pikes Peak Hill Climb, and more’s the pity. The unique race inspires gutsy engineering, and…
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We’re launching into this week’s round-up with a radically reworked Moto Guzzi Bellagio, and finishing off with a look at the upcoming…
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We love Royal Enfield North America’s Build. Train. Race. program for two reasons: it shines the spotlight on women in motorcycling, and…
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Royal Enfield is booming at the moment, with rising sales, multiple model refreshes and the new Meteor launch. But the Chennai manufacturer…
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Modern motorcycles offer reliability and performance, but usually at the cost of simplicity—and that makes them harder to customize. Which is exactly…
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