Category - Racer

RETRO RACE REPLICA: 1990 Honda XBR500 ‘Imatra’ by XTR Pepo.

There was a time in the Motorcycle Grand Prix Championship that one weekend racers would find themselves at one of the world's premier circuits, only to be racing on the real roads of places like the Isle of Man the next. They were a different breed, capable...

KING KENNY ROBERTS INSPIRED: Yamaha RD350 by Nitro Cycles.

Since the early '90s motorcycle showrooms have been filled with 'Race Replica' models for the consumer who wants a bike that looks like a GP winning machine for their own Sunday ride. Repsol Honda's, Moviestar Suzuki's, KRT Kawasaki's and on it goes, but...

PURPLE REIGN: Honda VFR750 Retro Racer by Purpose Built Moto.

Everything that is old is new again; opening up a copy of any motorcycle magazine in the world and you could be forgiven for thinking that the V4 engine is the latest and greatest invention. But the truth is they've been around for ninety-odd years in...

THE FRANKENSTEIN DUCATI: Hypermotard 996 by Balamutti.

He's ba-aack, and once again our favourite Russian mad scientist has created a magnificent machine that is sure to ruffle the feathers of many a purist. But, that's why we love him, he takes the parts he can get his hands on and turns out sensational builds...

ROLLING WORK OF ART: Buell XB9 by GDesign Custom Motorcycles.

If you’re a fan of MotoGP and keep up to date with all the latest superbike tech then you know that the last few years have been dominated by wings. But it’s not a new thing, aero improvement to bikes goes back a long way and the dustbin fairing is the...

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...

HOOLIGAN HARLOT: Louis KTM 1290 Super Duke R ‘Caty M. Glam’

Head to the sprint races at the Glemseck 101 in Germany each year and you'll see a host of once tame street bikes tearing up the track. But for the fine folks at Louis, Europe's largest retailer of motorcycle clothing and accessories, they wanted to start...

RAD RETRO REMAKE: Honda CBX750 by AMP Motorcycles

From Mr. T's haircut to the DeLorean, shoulder pads and the Rubik's Cube, everything that was popular in the '80s seemed to have square edges. Add the fashion, some of that god awful synthesiser music and boy is it a decade that leaves a lot to be desired....

WEAPON OF MASS SEDUCTION: MV Agusta ‘La Rouge’ by Tricana Motorcycles

Written by Tim Huber. MV Agusta has a rich and lengthy race history as one of the winningest motorcycle marques of all time with the Varese firm having nabbed more than 75 world titles between ’52 and ’74. The company’s also had the honor of seeing a...

FIGHTING SPIRIT: Honda Hornet by Bull Moto Custom

The popularity of certain models in the custom bike industry often makes total sense and at other times boggles the mind. Entire subcultures with a supporting aftermarket can grow around one particular bike while its direct competitors from other...