Category - Scrambler

PERFECT PROPORTIONS: Yamaha XT600 BS ONE by Krystian & Janusz Bednarek.

As someone who found math class boring, I never could relate to the comment by the English genius G.H. Hardy that “mathematics is not a contemplative but a creative subject”. That was until Polish builder Krystian Bednarek explained with great enthusiasm...

MIRACLE MISTAKE: Honda CB750 ‘Tuna’ by FingersCrossed Moto

The thing about making mistakes is they usually lead to interesting places. The journey down the path reveals more detail, more possibility, and more to learn. FingersCrossed Moto has forged a path by running a small community garage in Lancaster,...

A TIMELESS MEMORY: Honda CL350F by Northbilt Customs

Written by Ricky Ventaglio “You say you want a revolution. Well, you know, we all want to change the world” sang John Lennon in 1968. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. took Lennon’s words on board and between 1972 and 1974 the factory produced what would change the...

DESERT RAT: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Scrambler by Pittsburgh Moto

Words by the builder Kurt Diserio | Photos by Alexa Diserio When you think of a scrambler motorcycle, the last thing that probably comes to mind is a Harley-Davidson. With Triumph and Ducati both using the term as the name of two popular current models, it...

SINGLE MINDED: Honda NX650 Dominator by KoolT Creations

It wasn't so long ago that walking into a motorcycle dealership with a handful of cash, large or small, was not only your ticket to fun and freedom but also a healthy dose of antisocial behaviour that put a smile on your dial. Whether that was sticking your...

A FAMILY AFFAIR: Ønix Design’s 1978 BMW R100 ØD1

Written by Tim Huber. For most people, vehicles are little more than a means of transportation. For others, they’re a hobby, but for a small few that eat, sleep, and breathe cars and bikes, it’s a way of life, akin to a religion....

2019 PIPEBURN BIKE OF THE YEAR AWARD

While Santa packed up his sleigh and headed off to fill his stomach with Cookies, Rum and Hay, for Rudolph and the lads, back here at Pipeburn HQ we were locked in a small room trying to pick the best bikes of 2019. It's no easy task, but thanks to the custom...

SINISTER SCRAMBLER: ‘Black Villain’ Ducati Scrambler by Motocrew

2019 has been a tough year for those facing wildfires, from Europe to Australia's East Coast, California to the vast Amazon jungle, the devastation has been immense. But while many of us live in harms way, when it's time to flee there is another group heading...

STELLAR SCRAMBLER: Ducati 750SS by LL Motorcycles

Written by Tim Huber. Though the Monster is a fairly close second, the 750/900 SS platform has become Ducati’s most commonly customized model in recent years. While its bodywork is admittedly on the dated side, once stripped from the SS, what you’re left...

BADLANDS BAVARIAN: BMW R100R ‘Rogue’ by Side Rock Cycles

Written by Tim Huber Building one-off motorcycles for customers requires a bit of a delicate balancing act: the shop has to adhere to the wants, needs, and personal tastes of the client, while also aligning with the builder’s style, abilities, and overall...