Martin Hodgson

THE ALLOY ADVANTAGE: Suzuki Bandit GSF1200 ‘Sanzoku’ by Moto Milo.

We use billions of them each year around the world and yet rarely even once in our lifetime stop to pause and consider the genius of the aluminium beverage can. A tab with a shifting fulcrum, ultra-light and yet remarkably strong, and an ability to store all...

LONG LIVE THE BAVARIAN KING: BMW R100GS by Woidwerk.

The life and death of a young flamboyant King in the 19th century; with the backdrop of war and scandal, set amongst palaces of architectural wonder and resonating to the bellows of Wagner... if you can't find inspiration here, you can't find it anywhere!...

THE GREEN HORNET: Honda CB600F by Drive-In Workshop.

The day to day running of a custom bike shop is not all the glitz and glamour that many people believe it to be. A niche industry rides the waves of global and local economic strength, and for all but the most hardcore devotees, a tricked out motorcycle is a...

ART AND THE MACHINE: Yamaha XS650 by Atelier JAB.

It's the quote made famous by the Will Smith movie franchise Bad Boys, 'We ride together, We die together, Bad Boys for life!' Only it appears wife Jada didn't get the memo. Moving away from Hollywood gossip it's a sentiment that rings true for bikers around...

CATALONIA CHOPPER: 1990 Harley-Davidson Springer by Free Kustom Cycles.

Spain has a rich history in motorcycling, from producing an endless list of world champions across every discipline of racing to being home to famed brands of the two-stoke era like Ossa and Bultaco. It's also the land of endless race tracks, Catalunya near...

SALVAGED SR: Yamaha SR500 by Sane Motion Moto.

Many bikes we feature have lived a rough life before being salvaged by a global array of builders who nurse them back to their best. But this here motorcycle must have been a cat in a past life, as it's certainly used up eight of its nine lives; left to rot...

BACK WITH A BANDIT: 1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 by Zed Made.

It's one of the only memorable moments of The Godfather Part III, Michael's "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" For Sander Ziugov the words ring true, but thankfully the sentiment is a hell of a lot different, as he was willingly drawn back...

PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE: Ducati 750SS by Cevennes Retro Motors.

The French are proud, passionate people who certainly love the finer things in life and know how to expertly craft them. Think of three French inventions off the top of your head, say Lingerie, Champagne and an Automobile, and instantly your day is guaranteed...

MONOSHOCK NIGHTHAWK: 2002 Honda CB750 ‘Iron Horse’ by JM Customs.

Around the globe businesses big and small are hurting and it's easy to understand why, but in central Scotland on the banks of the River Tay one company is bucking the trend. Founded by James Moir, JM Customs is expanding at a rapid pace and providing the...

BACK IN BLACK: Kawasaki ZR7 by Barn Built Bikes.

For all the complexity of the modern world and the constant rapid evolution in technology, sometimes there is no substitute for keeping things simple. The basics of good customisation have never really changed; clean design, quality components, and precision...