
TWO-STROKE OF GENIUS: Suzuki-Bimota hybrid smoker.
From the ancient cultures of Southern Africa to Egypt, Greece and China, there were mythical gods, hybrids, that combined the power and mystique of one animal with another, or even a human, to create a creature of supernatural ability. Those like Minotaur and...

HOLY SMOKE: FTR 1200 by Indian Motorcycle Metz.
Wrist cracking, spine snapping powerbands and an absolute gluttony of tobacco sponsorship made racing in the '80s and '90s a dangerous thing, be it for the highsides or the heart attacks. But boy was it a blast and many of the current crop of custom builders...

BEST OF THE BRITISH: Triumph Thruxton + Watsonian Sidecar by 86 Gear Motorcycles.
There is no doubt that they're the odd bod of the motorcycle world, but the sidecar has a history as unique and as compelling as the two-wheeled machines that power them. From sophisticated transport for the elite to crossing continents on the roughest of...

SPORTSBIKE TREATMENT: Honda CX500 by Tossa R.
Almost immediately upon its release the Honda CX500 was derided and ridiculed, the nicknames were rarely kind and with prices reduced they became the go-to motorcycle for two-wheeled couriers. But with an engine designed by legend of motorsport Shoichiro...

HOW TO BUILD A MOTORCYCLE: Illustrated Guide by Gary Inman.
These days, when most people need to fix anything, they usually head to YouTube to find the 'how-to' video. There’s a million videos on every subject, from 'how to change your brake pads' to 'how to change your underwear in public' –– seriously, search...

THE LORD GIVETH: Harley-Davidson ‘Urban Tracker’ by Lord Drake Kustoms.
High rise hotels, resort-style living and one hell of a nightlife make the cities of Miami and Malaga practically twins, despite being on opposite sides of the Atlantic. In either place you come to play and have a good time, making them the perfect home for a...

THE GUZZI GURU: Moto Guzzi Bellagio ‘Hadria’ by Officine Rossopuro.
Some people like to start their day with a big hit of caffeine to get going, others head straight for the gym, personally, I hit the snooze button at least ten times. But a rare few have a very good reason to jump out of bed, get suited up and embrace the...

RUDE AWAKENING: Ducati Supersport 1000 DS ‘RB002’ by Rude Bikes.
I’d like to introduce you to Rude Bikes and their TT2 Bol d’Or, only the second bike to emanate from their workshop in Seillans, in the South East of France. Using Ducati’s 1000 Supersport Dual Spark as a donor they have created an elegant and subtle...

ALUMINIUM BULLET: Yamaha XS650 by Yves Heitz.
If a recipe book existed that helped reveal the secret formula for turning a Japanese twin into a retro cafe racer with artisan alloy bodywork, it might go something like this. Take one middle-aged French biker with forty years on two wheels, add a lifetimes...