Sliding Sideways: 5 of our Favorite Suzuki Trackers

 In the current world of custom motorcycles, the "tracker" aesthetic is the ultimate expression of the "go fast" philosophy. Born on the dirt ovals of America, the street tracker takes the DNA of flat track racing—wide bars, slim tanks, and 19-inch wheels—and adapts it for urban hooliganism. Wh...

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Wild Child: 5 Radical Ducati Hypermotard Customs

The Ducati Hypermotard has always been the "wild child" of the Borgo Panigale lineup. When it first broke cover as a concept at EICMA in 2005, it didn't just turn heads; it redefined what a street bike could be. Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the Hypermotard was a middle finger to the status quo—com...

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From Commuter to Contender: A DT250-Swapped Honda Cub

Back in its infancy, before Honda became the technical superpower it is today, production started on a humble step-through commuter that would bring mobility to the masses. The year was 1958, and the model was the Super Cub. Cheap to buy, simple to maintain and almost impossibly durable, it became t...

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Finish Strong: A Sharp Honda CX500 Street Tracker from Cape Town

Many things can stall a custom motorcycle project, but the most common culprits are time and money. So what does it take to get a build back on track? For Ian Ketterer, the answer was a little serendipity and the right client.Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Ian is a trained aircraft machinist who ...

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Road Tested: The NEXX X.RALLY and X.TR Helmets

As a Triumph Bonneville owner and all-around fan of modern classics, most of my motorcycle gear is low-key stuff with a heritage vibe. But as an unapologetic gear head, I also love modern, tech-heavy pieces. So when the Portuguese helmet manufacturer NEXX sent me their new X.RALLY and X.TR helmets t...

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The Aviator: Satomari's Alluring S&S Cycle Panhead

Earlier this month, we showcased a custom-built board tracker with an S&S Cycle motor, built as part of the Japanese leg of the performance brand's Vintage Tour. Today, we're looking at one of the bikes that shared the stage with it at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show—a stunning Panhead from Hir...

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This Menacing Harley Fat Boy is Peak Rough Crafts, Amplified

Dark finishes, slick surface textures, top-shelf parts, and aggressive proportions are all key ingredients of a Rough Crafts custom Harley. But what if you took this tried-and-true recipe and cranked it up to eleven?That was Rough Crafts frontman Winston Yeh's goal when the commission for this custo...

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