Honda has never been a company to make over-the-top bikes, usually offering the sensible option. In the best company tradition, the naked CB1000R delivers tractable power and poise.
Eye of the Storm: An aircraft-inspired custom R nineT
The custom motorcycle scene truly is a global village. We’ve featured bikes from Indonesia and Japan this week—but today we’re heading south, to the port city of Gqeberha in South Africa. This aircraft-inspired BMW R nineT is the work of Wayne Buys, who works out of his home garage as […]
2023 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Gets a Face-lift
KTM’s razor-edged styling means the Super Duke R is one of the most recognizable bikes on the road; an upcoming face-lift will make it even more distinctive.
Hide Motorcycle’s New Custom Redefines the 2022 Nightster
Japan’s Hide Motorcycle pulls the wraps off its new Harley Nightster-based custom, a bike that adopts street tracker styling with unique one-piece bodywork.
2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Ride
I love a good comeback. Especially when the newer version is better than the original. The original Harley-Davidson Nightster debuted […] The post 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster First Ride appeared first on Hot Bike Magazine.
Unbound: A custom Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 from Japan
Like many of Japan’s top motorcycle customizers, Kenji ‘Katsu’ Katsumoto got his start with vintage Harleys. But he’s not bound to any one brand or style these days—so when a client requested a Moto Guzzi Griso café racer with street fighter underpinnings, he didn’t hesitate. Operating as Katsu Motorworks in […]
IMS Suspends 2022 Events
The IMS suspension is an upset to the general motorcycle audience as independent moto attractions continue to influence marketing to niche-focused audiences.
2022 Kawasaki KLR650
The KLR650 was an adventure bike before the term was coined. It’s the eternal trusted companion for riders who want to wander on and off-road without worry.
Stile Italiano: Giving the Honda C100 a retro Euro vibe
We can’t get enough of custom Cubs around these parts: we’ve featured more than 20 of the step-throughs over the years. But the Cub scene is now saddled with the same problem that builders of CB café racers and BMW airheads face—they’re all starting to look the same. So how […]
LiveWire Del Mar Launch Edition Photo Gallery
LiveWire unveils the new Del Mar Launch Edition preproduction electric motorcycle, announces S2 Del Mar delivery in 2023.