Tag - Yamaha

DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL: Yamaha XV750 by Purpose Built Moto

They say the devil is in the detail, and it is this aspect that separates the best from the rest amongst the thousands of custom bikes built every year. The ability to incorporate form and function into every aspect of a bike and yet still stay true to a...

TURKISH DELIGHT: Yamaha Yard Built XSR900 ‘Chimera’ by Bunker Customs

Written by Tim Huber. Created by Bruce Lee in the mid-to-late 1960s, Jeet Kune Do is a philosophy and form of martial arts that places immense importance on the development of one’s spirit and skills, while the combat aspect puts a major emphasis on...

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE: Yamaha TR1 by Alec Birkbeck

Tributes can take on many forms, the words offered at a funeral or a photo that lives on the wall. But there are others whose lives demand so much more, having lived the maxim, 'Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of...

DOUBLE DUTCH: Yamaha XT600 by Pancake Customs

Written by Martin Hodgson It's long been said that travel broadens the mind and there is nothing like a trip to the Sahara desert to teach a great many lessons. It was there a few years ago amongst the enormous and unforgiving sand dunes that custom bike...

‘Xaver Justus’ Yamaha XJ600 by Motopola

When you embark on the journey of building a custom motorcycle half the battle can be in simply picking the base you choose. Like a good pizza it sets the foundation and with the availability of all the right ingredients, it can be almost impossible to go...

RACE TO THE CLOUDS: 2008 Yamaha YZ450F

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb joins the Isle of Man TT as the two most prestigious and legendary time trials in all of motorsport. The 'Race to the Clouds' pits man and machine against 156 unique turns on the way to climbing nearly 5000ft in...

SUPERSIZED. Yamaha XT1100 by Slowbuilt.

To say the Yamaha XT500 is a legendary bike would be an understatement. More than 40 years later, it is still one of the best thumpers in motorcycle history. After winning the Paris to Dakar rally shortly after its release in 1976, it paved the way for future...

RUNS IN THE BLOOD. 1977 Yamaha XT500

We all have family heirlooms that have been passed down from generation to generation. Like expensive silverware, bone china plates, antique furniture and the most precious of all – motorcycles. We love a good story about a bike being in the family for...

SWISS MADE. Yamaha XS650 by Moto Incendio

Over the years the trusty Yamaha XS650 has found itself to be one of the most popular donor bikes around. And why shouldn’t it be? It has the Japanese reliability and an engine and frame that lends itself to many different custom styles. Which is the reason...

SUPERCHARGED SR400 – Oily Rag Customs

Words by Scott Hopkin | Photography by Ian Davidson The dust has settled for another year on the third Machine Show based in Braidwood, NSW, Australia. The show features a Bike Build competition every year, where dedicated motorcycle builders build unique...