In the mid 90s, the K1100 RS sat at the top of the BMW range. It was the sport tourer par excellence, at home on the autobahns and interstates. A fully-loaded RS would be nudging 600 pounds on the scales, but that mattered less than its ability to cruise at […]
Speed Read, June 19, 2022
The Spanish masters Tamarit give us a peek at their 101st build, Norton reveal the revamped V4SV, and CCM throw the wraps off the Classic Tracker. Plus news of a most unusual 1924 Harley-Davidson that went under the hammer, and a heavily modified Moto Guzzi from Italy. Triumph Bonneville T100 […]
Strong but Silent – Stark Varg Electric MX Bike Review
An everyman’s ride of the Stark Varg electric motocross bike.
No money, no problem: A turbo’d Suzuki GS650 bobber
Building a decent custom motorcycle on a slim budget is a tall order. But you know what’s even harder? Doing it with no budget at all—unless your name is Edi Buffon. Operating as Machine 1867 out of Sydney, Edi’s known for his wildly imaginative machines. This Suzuki GS650 bobber is […]
Motorcycle Engine Balancing Act
There’s a lot going on in your crankcase. Does engine vibration contribute to the riding experience or distract from it?
BMW R 18-based ‘Magnifica’ Custom by Radikal Chopper
The stunning BMW R 18 “Magnifica” custom by Radikal Chopper in Milan marries handcrafted components and old-school techniques with modern design.
Going Off-Track – the Joy of Road America
Racers get 4 miles to race, but fans get over a dozen miles of roads, dirt paths, and treacherous woods to explore. Welcome to Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
Cloud 9: A BMW R9T from a Dutch dream team
You don’t often see custom shops collaborating. But as they say, a rising tide lifts all ships—and a joint venture between two leading builders from the Netherlands has resulted in this wild café racer concept based on the BMW R9T. If you’ve been riding along with Bike EXIF for a […]
Roam Electric Motorcycle Designs Shown
Roam is trying to revolutionize the electric motorcycle market by offering affordable transportation for the African market, and then the world.
2022 BMW F 900 XR Adventure Sport Review
A follow-up review on the 2022 BMW F 900 XR adventure-sportbike.