Devon HeiskellBMW R75/6 by Kingston Customverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterCustom motorcycle builders in the USA and UK have relatively few restrictions on what they can and cannot do. Then you have countries like Taiwan and Germany, which force builders to abide by draconian regulations. German bikes require approval from the TÜV authority—which ensures a high quality of …
Devon HeiskellBMW R100S by Michael Woolaway of Deusverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterYou don’t see many 1970s BMW R-series customs in the USA. But this very sharp R100S cafe racer should prompt a few searches for old airheads on eBay. It’s set for launch at The One Motorcycle Show in Austin this weekend, and was built by Michael Woolaway, motorcycle design director at Deus USA. The …
Devon HeiskellMoto Guzzis by Revival Cyclesverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterTexas-based Revival Cycles are on a roll at the moment, with a brace of custom Moto Guzzis heading to The One Moto Show in Austin. Both bikes have been heavily modified; as Revival’s Alan Stulberg says, they “began as very different machines and sort of met in the middle.” The first machine is a …
Devon HeiskellVincent motorcycle: the 'Blue Bike'verified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterOne of the most famous Vincent motorcycles of all time has just gone up for sale. Marty Dickerson’s Rapide—best known as the ‘Blue Bike’—is on show at Altai, a design studio in Los Angeles. The Blue Bike has an illustrious history to match its stunning looks. It’s a ‘Series B’ Touring Rapide that …
Devon HeiskellCustom BMW R80ST scrambler by Fuel Motorcyclesverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterFuel Bespoke Motorcycles is not the most prolific of Spain’s custom workshops, but their creations are always worth keeping an eye out for. This is the latest, based on a 1984 BMW R80ST. Called the Fuel R80 STrial, it’s inspired by ISDT bikes—the Triumphs, BSAs and Pentons of the 1960s that competed …
Devon HeiskellRoyal Enfield Bullet by OEMverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterOld Empire Motorcycles, despite the magnificent name, is one of England’s newer custom builders. The Norfolk-based company, led by Alec Sharp, creates hand-made bikes with a strong bobber influence and a proudly Made In Britain ethos. This is OEM’s first commission-built motorcycle, the EFI. It’s …
