Tim Huber

WHITE-PLATE WONDER: Yamaha SR150 by Mike’s Garage.

While much of the Western world views motorized two-wheelers as something of a luxury, the same can’t be said for most parts of Asia, where small-displacement motorcycles are viewed through a much more utilitarian lens, outnumbering cars and trucks by a...

CUSTOM COLLABORATION: Bike Shed X Royal Enfield.

When COVID-19 first hit, much of the two-wheeled industry came to an abrupt halt, along with pretty much every other sector. Annual meet-ups, customs shows, press launches, and other events in the space were pushed back if not outright canceled. It was a...

REIMAGINED RETRO RUNNER: Yamaha ‘700GT’ by RUAMACHINES.

Over the last decade, major motorcycle manufacturers have increasingly looked to the custom motorcycle scene, not only to establish and inform the latest stylistic trends and crazes within the moto space, but also as a means of marketing their respective...

BRAZILIAN BEEMER: 1994 BMW F650 by Frateschi Garage.

The 1990s were an exciting time for motorcycle design and development, with the era giving way to numerous models that …...

THE MARLBORO MAN: Roland Sands builds an ’80s inspired DAKAR GS.

When BMW first introduced the world to its R80 G/S in September of 1980, both the motorcycling public and the press didn’t quite know what to make of the large-displacement shaft-driven twin, as it was a far cry from the lightweight, sub-500cc thumpers that...

FLAT TRACKER WITH SEOUL: Kawasaki W800 Deus South Korea x Crazy Garage Customs.

While the over-the-top AMD Championship-style builds undeniably have their place within the custom motorcycle space, it requires a different set of skills to aesthetically transform a machine without compromising its performance. It’s a delicate balancing...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Honda CB1300 ‘Muscle Racer’ by Thomas Danet.

It’s fair to say that Honda’s CB range is one of, if not the most popular platform for customization of all time. And with cafe races constituting a decent chunk of the one-off CB builds in existence, it’s become decidedly difficult to bring something...

STRIPPED-DOWN SUPERBIKE: Ducati 1199 Superleggera by Roland Sands Design.

When Ducati first released the 1199 Superleggera in 2014, it was unlike anything else that had ever come before it. Based on the Italian manufacturer’s already impressive Panigale R, the Superleggera featured a magnesium monocoque frame (and wheels), carbon...

EDGE OF YOUR SEAT: Yamaha XV920 Virago by 485 Designs

Written by Tim Huber. Over the last few years Yamaha’s venerable Virago has become an increasingly popular platform for customization, trumped by the likes of the CX500, CB750, and Dominator. And while it’s difficult to pin-down the first shop to treat...

STROKE OF GENIUS: Yamaha RD350 by Jake Shellito

Written by Tim Huber. While it’s not his first custom two-wheeler, Jake Shellito’s entire bike building career had been leading up to this candy red Yamaha project. The result of a mild fascination and curiosity that later became a near-obsession, this...