Scott Hopkin

MAGGOT MAGNIFIQUE: Honda CX500 by Duke Motorcycles.

The CX500 has always had a reputation for being one of the ugliest motorcycles Honda has manufactured. It’s been called many names, and 'beautiful' isn’t usually one of them. On the other hand, it's become the bike of choice for many up-and-coming and...

FULL METAL JACKET: BMW R nineT by Differs Moto.

If you're one of the lucky ones and have bought a new motorcycle recently, you probably checked out the accessories and options brochure that all manufacturers have these days. When you did, no doubt your jaw hit the floor at some of the outrageous prices for...

FRENCH EVOLUTION: 2011 Ducati 848 SBK by JC Racing.

It was one of the most beautiful and sought after bikes of the '70s and when an ageing Mike 'The Bike' Hailwood took one to victory at the 1978 Isle of Man TT, the legacy of the Ducati 900SS was set in stone forever. Hailing from Béziers, in Southern France,...

BAVARIAN BRUISER: BMW R1150GS by TOMA Customs.

There’s no denying the latest trend in the custom bike scene is building retro inspired and stripped-back desert sleds and adventure bikes. But taking on an adventure bike project can be a lot more challenging than it looks. The team from TOMA Customs found...

WEEKEND WITH A WEAPON: INDIAN FTR1200 S RACE REPLICA REVIEW.

When the FTR1200 concept photos first came out back in 2017, my first thought was if they make this bike I will sell my kidneys to buy it. A few years went by; when they did finally release it, it actually looked pretty close to the concept photos. The only...

Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 Tracker by Purpose Built Moto.

The transformation of the Husqvarna Vitpilen was a quick one, but it leaves the bike almost unrecognisable from where we started. The custom street tracker build received a mix of aesthetic and performance enhancements. Starting with some custom work to...

A GENTLEMAN AND A SCRAMBLER: Ducati Scrambler 800 by Bunker Custom Cycles.

Imagine a rugged James Bond character taking a beautiful lady friend off-road through the pine forest trail to his hidden chalet in the mountains. But on the way there, they stop at a picturesque view. He pulls out the vintage Champagne and unrolls the...

MODERN MISSILE: Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale Special Edition.

We've been saying it for years now, don't sleep on our friends in the Indonesian custom motorcycle scene; they're innovators with a can do attitude and a willingness to push the boundaries. It seems we're not the only ones, with the ultimate marketplace for...

SUPER SCOOTER: Yamaha TMAX by Lobomotive.

In the world of motorcycling, the scooter might have two wheels but it's never really been part of the gang. The rivalry between the Mods and Rockers saw the peak of the battle, but the hand wringing by the British press over a few dust-ups was more than a...

URBAN FUN MACHINE: 2018 Suzuki DRZ400 Street Tracker by Purpose Built Moto.

The Suzuki DRZ400 has established itself over the years as being a reliable donor for building street trackers or desert sleds. With good ground clearance, decent suspension and enough power for most, it makes for a fun little all-rounder. This one was...