Hello Darkness: Hidemo debuts a 2022 Nightster custom

It’s only three weeks since Harley-Davidson pulled the sheets off the 2022 Nightster, giving us a look at the spiritual successor to the original Sportster. But six months ago, pre-production versions of the new bikes were discreetly delivered to a select group of five customizers in the US, England and […]

Speed Read, May 1, 2022

Small electric motorcycles face off against big-bore icons this week. In one corner, a custom electric commuter from Indonesia, and a golf-themed Super73 S2. In the other, a picture perfect Katana and a breathtaking Norvin. EV1K electric motorcycle by Katalis Company We’ve enjoyed watching Katalis’ foray into electric mobility unfold. […]

How custom trends influence motorcycle design

Motorcycle historian Paul d’Orléans takes a deep dive into the uneasy but essentially productive relationship between the modern-day custom scene and design teams at the major manufacturers. In the ancient days of the 1990s, custom motorcycles were incredibly popular, but their baroque excess made them irrelevant to the motorcycle industry. […]