Every time we think the motorcycle industry’s heritage segment has reached its zenith, another major manufacturer cashes in and the cycle continues. This time it’s Yamaha’s turn, with the announcement of the remarkably provocative Yamaha XSR900 GP. Yamaha doesn’t have as big a range of modern classics as, say, Triumph or Royal Enfield. But the…
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Two very different Yamahas dominate this weekend’s edition of Speed Read. We take a closer look at the new Yamaha XSR900 DB40 Prototype, and we profile a slick Yamaha XS650 street tracker from Canada. We also check out a new BMW R18 kit from Poland, and a tasty Honda VF1000F2 from Bavaria.
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Modern superbikes are complex machines, both inside and out. Not only have their engines and electronics evolved in leaps and bounds over the past couple of decades, but their bodywork has changed radically too. The the aerodynamic packages developed for MotoGP racing are trickling down to street bikes now, so OEM superbikes with wings poking…
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Some custom builders work to a strict formula, while others have a signature that shines through in the details, regardless of the style of build. Winston Yeh at Rough Crafts in Taiwan falls into the second camp. He’s designed cruisers, cafe racers and street trackers—and even though they all cut different lines, they all clearly…
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If Yamaha let you choose any one of their bikes to customize, which would you pick? For David Sánchez and the wildly…
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It’s an eclectic pick this week—from a Honda Monkey chopper to a one-off Triumph prototype from the 80s. We’ve also got a…
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After an incredible seven years, Yamaha’s Yard Built custom program is still firing on all cylinders. In 2012 it kicked off with…
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The new wave custom scene was originally built on a love for the old school. But these days, we’re seeing more ‘neo’…
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Put together a top ten list of the world’s best custom bike builders, and Auto Fabrica would have to be in there.…
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If you’re into 1970s racebikes, you’ll love this Yamaha TZ750-inspired XSR900 from Jeff Palhegyi—it’s one of the best Yard Built customs yet.…
Read more »Motorcycle styling, even in the custom scene, tends to edge forward in increments. Bikes fit neatly within genres, perhaps stretching the envelope…
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In Milan, the huge EICMA show is finally winding down. It’s the world’s most influential motorcycle showcase, and a barometer for the…
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