In July, these five custom motorcycles rose above the noise to become the most viewed builds on Bike EXIF. From radical engineering to timeless style, these machines didn’t just turn heads and drop jaws—they sent our servers into overdrive.
They also show an encouraging trend in the custom scene: whether you’re building a classic café racer or a modern streetfighter, form and function can co-exist.
#5: Yamaha MT-09 by Purpose Built Moto
Torquey, lively, and versatile, Yamaha’s MT-09 triple is one of the best engines of the last decade. But there’s always been a glaring omission in the MT-09 lineup—an adventure bike to sit alongside the smaller Ténéré 700. Enter Purpose Built Moto and their Yamaha Ténéré 900.
Starting with a 2019 MT-09, PBM beefed up the suspension with KTM 1190 forks and a custom rear shock, re-engineering the frame to handle the added travel.…