The idea of having a custom motorcycle is one to pump up any true bikehead, no doubt. For some, building one themselves is even more satisfying. Even so, a big question lingers: Are home-built or ...

At the center of this story is a custom BMW R 12 nineT, built through a collaboration between GrowthRing & Supply and Rough ...

BMW’s motorcycle division transformed a stock R 1300 R into a low-slung, carbon-clad sprint racer. Be it a classic toaster tank model or a modern oil-cooled four-valve, motorcycle builders can’t seem ...

There’s just something about well-put-together Royal Enfield custom builds. Ever since the Indian bikemaker released its 650 platform, it opened a portal to some of the most iconic custom designs I’ve ...

Although Hazan is known for his retro builds, he’s also shown a love for modern performance. A good example is his “Saltshaker” bike, built for racing at the Bonneville Salt Flats. This machine ...

Motorcycle engines typically have between one and six cylinders, so when you hear about a 48-cylinder motorcycle, you know it's something out of the ordinary. Meet the Whitelock "Tinker Toy," a wonder ...

Based in the quaint Slovak town of Stara Tura, Earth Motorcycles is one of those lesser-known custom bike workshops that could easily hang with the big boys. The firm is a two-man endeavor run by ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. All motorcycles need to ...

If you’re a custom motorcycle builder and there’s one event where you fantasize about showcasing your build, it has to be Japan’s Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. It’s the crème de la crème of custom ...

IOWA FALLS, Iowa (AP) -- Body shop manager Mark Carpenter and photographer Jess Lindsay have built an innovative motorcycle that's getting some buzz in the bike world, winning cycle-show trophies, ...