The steel and brass seat came into being via some similarly time consuming and meticulous craftsmanship, it features a brass hold down chain and two valve springs from an old motor. The rear mudguard is the original front item that was re-shaped and given a central bead before being mounted on custom brackets. The oil tank is again formed of 18 gauge steel with rolled beads and double pressed sides to give a deep circular look.
Built from a 1979 Harley Davidson Sportster, this cafe racer/drag bike hybrid features a sweet orange paint scheme and custom rear spoiler, clip-on handlebars, a DP Customs X-Pipe exhaust, a Biltwell seat, grips, and throttle, Pirelli tires on powdercoated wheels, and a 1000cc Ironhead engine.
The Ducati Sport Class by Revival Cycles is based on an ’06 model ducati and was given carbon fiber Alpina wheels, racing train tires, a handmade leather seat, and LED lighting throughout. Frame modifications include a custom tank, tail, fenders, and exhaust, along with nickel plating on the frame and swing arm.
Designed by the talented folks at Threepence, this stand not only stows away your brain bucket, it also makes it double as a moto-inspired art piece. The stand is built from nothing more than a 530 motorcycle chain fastened to an oak wall mount.
The BMW Urban Racer is a new concept motorcycle created by designer Jans Slapins. The motorcycle boasts a unique appearance inspired by the design of fighter jets and features a silver body complimented by carbon fiber fenders, a quilted leather seat, a BMW emblem, and polished mahogany gas tank guards. Along with clean lines and a sleek exterior, the BMW Urban Racer is also outfitted with a 115 horsepower 1200cc twin cylinder engine and Brembo brakes.
Macco Motors 883 Harley-Davidson Sporster with original forks and replaced original gas tank with a smaller 8 liter one complete with custom black and yellow artwork. Other notable features include Biltwell drag bars, a Bultaco headlight with a protective grille, and a new digital speedometer.
The latest custom Harley Davidson motorcycle by DP Customs was built to perform flawlessly and look good in the process. Nicknamed ‘The Mack’, the bike was rebuilt from the ground up and features a perfect blend of vintage styling and modern performance thanks to a new 1250cc motor outfitted with high-performance cylinders, pistons, valves, cams, and ported heads, an Ohlins suspension, carbon fiber wheels, and Brembo brakes.
After fighting the itch to customize a Honda Gold Wing for long enough, graphic designer turned bike builder Scott Halbleib settled on this dusty 1978 Honda Gold Wing that had been sitting for years. Scott completely stripped the bike down to bare minimum, including the frame and engine, and reassembled it as a naked hot rod bike.
What was once a mere Harley Davidson Sportster Forty-Eight motorcycle is now a modern day rideable piece of art thanks to Shaw Speed & Custom. The English shop gave the bike a cafe racer-inspired gas tank, a custom-fabricated fork, 13-inch brake rotors and Performance Machine calipers, 21-inch wheels, a quick-action race throttle, and both a customized Ducati Panigale front fairing and a shortened exhaust system to give the bike an overall British look. Learn more at Shaw Speed & Custom.
“Burt Shavitz, our co-founder and namesake, has left for greener fields and wilder woods,” read a statement on the Burt’s Bees homepage. “We remember him as a bearded, free-spirited Maine man, a beekeeper, a wisecracker, a lover of golden retrievers and his land. Above all, he taught us to never lose sight of our relationship with nature.”
The unusual fuel tank had to be fabricated by hand before being painted matte black and paired with a handmade leather saddle. A pair of clip-on handlebars were added with leather wrapped grips, a square headlight replaced the original circular unit and a new set of low-profile blinkers were added front and back.
Death-defying feats have fascinated mankind for centuries. From sword swallowers to human cannonballs, the daredevils of history have risked life and limb to draw a crowd. Few performers gained lasting fame. But in the 1970’s a motorcycle-jumping stuntman from Butte, Montana vaulted this tradition from its sideshow origins to unthinkable heights of popularity and influence.
Portugal-based Dream Wheels Heritage has unveiled a custom Yamaha XJ750, which usually doesn’t get the custom treatment. But their edition of the popular motorbike is quite impressive, as they’ve given it an all-new look and feel.
