Editor’s Choice: An alternative top 10 for 2022

You know the drill. Once we’ve processed the data and published our ranked list of the year’s best custom motorcycles, I throw it out the window and pick my personal favorites. And it’s never easy.

2022 has been a good year for the custom scene. My short list started with 42 motorcycles, all of them winners in their own right. In the interest of fairness, I then eliminated any bikes that already made our ranked list, and whittled the selection down.

The result is an eclectic list of customs that all stand out for their creativity, ingenuity and overall radness. As usual, they’re listed alphabetically by the builder’s name.

Dive in, and sound off in the comments if you agree (or disagree) with any of my choices.

Cheyne Speak’s Suzuki TS185 Kicking us off is a custom bike with one of the wildest liveries of the year. Australian custom builder Cheyne Speak has had a lifelong love for motocross and BMX, and it’s plastered all over this Suzuki TS185 street tracker.

The two-stroke Suzuki was pieced together from a basket case donor, using a mix of parts left over from other builds, secondhand finds and bits that friends had lying around. The build was guided by instinct; working without any sketches or renders, Cheyne simply made it up as he went. And his instincts are good.

The TS185 features a KTM 450 SX-F front end, a lengthened swingarm with Kawasaki shocks, and 19” Excel rims. Cheyne had to weld the KTM steering neck to the Suzuki frame, and had to invert the rear brake to make it fit. The engine’s had some light work done too, while the exhaust is a custom affair, pieced together with Pro Circuit muffler internals.

A Suzuki TM75 fuel tank sits up top, followed by a custom subframe that supports a super-slim aluminum tail section. The seat wears high density foam and a repurposed KTM seat cover. Visually compact and weighing just 198 lbs, Cheyne describes it as “a BMX with an engine.” [More]

CNCPT Moto R nineT CNCPT Moto is a new name on the scene, but the creative minds behind it are veterans. It’s a collaboration between Arjan van den Boom of Ironwood Motorcycles, and Timothy Somers of Powerbrick. The two launched CNCPT in spectacular fashion this year, with the release of this neo-futuristic BMW R nineT.

The sci-fi-looking bodywork was first shaped in clay, then digitized and 3D-printed in ASA thermoplastic. It’s a two-piece affair, and it attaches to the bike using the nineT’s existing mounting tabs. The hole through the center of it hosts a mesh cover that gives access to the bike’s air filter.

Lower down are new CNC-machined engine covers, and a generous belly pan. But this custom BMW isn’t just about style—the spec sheet will make your eyes water too.

The forks wear carbon fiber tubes from CeraCarbon with hydraulic cartridge internals, the wheels are 17” carbon fiber hoops from Rotobox and the tires are sticky Pirelli Diablo Superbike slicks. Beringer controls, and a Motogadget speedo and push buttons, round out the set.

The paint job is as sharp as the nineT’s stance. It wears a lush silver coat, with purple accents and a combination of Alcantara and leather on the seat. [More]

Dan Mickan’s Vinduro KTM It’s certainly been a year for colorful bikes—but we’re not complaining. This vibrant throwback came from Aussie Dan Mickan, but despite how retro it looks, it’s actually a modern motorcycle. Dan started with a 2015-model KTM 500 EXC Six Days, then gave it a mammoth dose of 1980s enduro style.

Dan admits that his workshop skills are limited, so he did what he could and farmed out the rest. For the subframe, he mocked up a design using conduit piping, then sent it to a local fabricator to build out of chromoly steel. Another artisan modified an 80s Honda XL 185 fuel tank to match the KTM’s frame—and to incorporate the OEM fuel pump.

The KTM also wears a blocky new seat, custom side covers and a couple of Acerbis plastic parts. The original air and battery boxes had to be modified too, to tuck them into the new subframe. But despite the changes, Dan took extra care to maintain the original ergonomics—so that the bike could still be ridden in anger.

Dan was so determined to get the KTM’s livery right, that he even hired a graphic designer to help him finalize the design. The graphics take inspiration from past KTMs, but also incorporate a nod to the Argentinian edition of the ISDE—something that the factory bike originally did too. [More]

Fuller Moto Vincent Black Flash Vincent engines and Egli frames go together like peanut butter and jelly—but this Egli-Vincent café racer from Fuller Moto takes the concept to another level. When Bryan Fuller’s shop got the job, they were supplied a bunch of separate parts instead of a complete donor bike. And that left the door open for Bryan’s imagination to flourish.

The kit included a reproduction Vincent Series C 1,000 cc motor, a reproduction Egli frame, and a bunch of key electrical components. Fuller Moto picked the parts they were going to keep, mocked up the chassis and then did the unthinkable—they hacked off the subframe in favor of a slimmer, handmade chromoly replacement.

It was a necessary move, given the look that the shop was after. From front to back, the Vincent wears a streamlined fairing, a Ducati Imola-style tank and a perfectly proportioned tail bump. From the front, the bike is impossibly svelte; from the side, it cuts a flawless and timeless silhouette, accentuated by the swooping stainless steel pipes.

There are tons of gorgeous little details to digest. The seat wears leather from an old jacket, while the 3D-printed windshield (yes, really) sits on a birdcage-style bracket. Rare and achingly beautiful, the Fuller Moto Vincent ‘Black Flash’ is a masterclass in café racer design. [More]

Kevin Bergeron’s Yamaha XT250 The worlds of motorcycles and bicycles often intersect—but the cross-pollination is seldom as drastic as it is with this machine. Created by Kevin Bergeron, a first responder that tinkers with bikes as a hobby, this scratch-built bobber’s frame blatantly draws inspiration from fixie bikes.

Kevin machined everything himself at home on either his lathe or mill—right down to the rigid forks, which feature the sort of single-crown design you’ll find on an old road bicycle. The 21” wheels are custom items, and the braking system is a hidden drive sprocket-mounted arrangement. Attached to the frame’s backbone is a pair of split tanks; one for fuel, and one for the electronics.

The build is powered by an 80s-model Yamaha XT250 engine. Kevin rebuilt it, then fabricated an exhaust header that sends gasses into the frame’s down tube, and out via a vent at the bottom right of the bike.

Renthal handlebars and Eclat grips are some of the few off-the-shelf parts on this bike. The internal throttle, front luggage rack and aluminum flashlight are all hand made, as is the woefully inadequate saddle. Kevin’s fixie-inspired bobber might not be particularly practical, but it’s still one of our favorite customs of 2022. [More]

Kingston Custom BMW R100 Kingston Customs’ Dirk Oehlerking is a regular fixture on our annual top 10 lists. It’s easy to see why—the German custom builder seems to spend his time finding ways to outdo himself on each project. Case in point: this elegant BMW R100.

Dirk’s been on an art deco bender over the past few years, and this build is the ultimate expression of his ever-evolving style. Dubbed ‘Hommage,’ it was built specifically for the Haas Moto Museum. Founder Bobby Haas commissioned it before he tragically passed away in 2021—the loss left Dirk devastated, but he eventually decided to complete the project in Bobby’s honor.

To build Hommage, Dirk stripped a BMW R100 down to its frame, then laid big cardboard sheets against it to create a life-sized sketch of his vision. All the bodywork was formed from 2 mm thick aluminum sheeting. It’s not the first time Dirk has wrapped an old boxer in all-encompassing bodywork, but it is the longest body he’s ever built.

The front and back sections are hinged, offering access to the BMW’s serviceable areas. Dirk also moved the bike’s intake further back, and fabricated inlets and exhausts that flow flawlessly with the design. Finer details include classic BMW kidney grills, a Porsche 356 Speedster mirror and carefully placed BMW roundels. [More]

Machine 1867 Suzuki Whenever we open an email from Edi Buffon, we expect to see something imaginative and over-the-top. And this turbo-charged Suzuki GS650 bobber did not disappoint.

The most remarkable thing about this machine, is that it was built on a nearly non-existent budget. Edi started with a GS650 engine that he already had in hand, then resolved to build a custom using only parts that were lying around his shop. The bits he needed to fill in the blanks were then made by hand.

The Suzuki mill’s been packed into a custom rigid frame, with a one-off front end that was inspired by early 1900s A. Drew and Co. Druid girder-style forks. Handmade bars are welded straight to the forks, and wear custom made grips and reverse levers. (Oh, and one of those levers controls the throttle.)

Edi also built the Suzuki’s split tanks and suspended tail section. Then he gave the GS650 mill a major boost, by building his own turbo system. With a downdraught Webber carb on the rider’s right, and the stubby exhaust on the left, Edi’s creation is as sketchy as it is awesome. [More]

Satomari Shovelhead Like most of Japan’s elite custom motorcycle builders, Yusaku Sato has a knack for seeing things that the rest of us can’t. Sato-san’s svelte shovelhead is a testament to this. Its lines are a touch unconventional—yet it’s pleasing to the eye, and tastefully finished.

At its heart is a 1982 80 ci Harley-Davidson shovelhead motor. The client specced the motor (because that’s his birth year), but left the rest up to Yusaku and the Satomari team. Their craftsmanship is evident everywhere—just check out the custom intake that feeds an S&S Cycle carb, or the rectangular exhaust outlets.

The chassis is custom too, matched to 41 mm forks and a 23” wheel up front, and a 17” Dyna wheel out back. A custom swingarm, modern shocks, and twin Performance Machine brake calipers finish off the rear.

A custom gas tank sits up top, playing host to the speedo and ignition barrel. Under the seat are a custom oil tank and a custom electrics box. From the narrow handlebars, to the elegantly integrated rear fender and the nautical-inspired paint, Satomari’s handsome chopper speaks for itself. [More]

Smyth Innovations Yamaha RD400 This cheeky custom RD400 from Smyth Innovations hits the nostalgia trifecta: two-strokes, flat trackers and Yamaha’s iconic speed block graphics. The Canadian shop is run by Cam Smyth—and the closer you look, the more his industrial design background shines through. Compact and blocky (but in a good way), this Yamaha is a refreshing cocktail of classic racing style and modern design principles.

The 1976-model Yamaha RD400 was barely roadworthy when it rolled into the Smyth shop, so the team had a lot of work to do. They treated the engine to a substantial rebuild, with trick parts like performance heads from HVC Cycle and a hydraulic clutch. New wiring, oversized Banshee intakes and a custom-built exhaust system all help the RD400 perform better.

19” Sun rims are attached to a set of Suzuki GSX-R600 forks up front, and a heavily modified 1981 Yamaha IT250 swingarm at the back. Higher up is a new subframe, with a shape that mimics the RD400’s original side covers. The tank’s an original RD400 part, retrofitted with a Kawasaki Ninja 650 filler neck and a flush-mount gas cap.

The yellow paint looks like a classic Yamaha hue, but it’s actually a modern reinterpretation from Yamaha’s 2006 50th anniversary bikes. A bespoke tail bump copies the tank’s basic form, with Alcantara on the seat adding a touch of class. With gold wheels and an audacious exhaust system, it scores high on the ‘must ride’ register. [More]

Tim Cumper’s three-wheeled BMW If the fact that a trike made our ranked top 10 list this year, then look away now—because our personal selection has its own three-wheeled BMW. We had no idea this machine existed until we saw it meandering around the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle at this year’s Malle Mile event. But once we laid eyes on it, we couldn’t get enough of it.

Tim Cumper works as a prototype model maker, so he’s well-versed in the art of creating imaginative things. But the motivation for this project was unexpected. Tim wanted to take a stab at sheet metal fabrication—and what better way to do it, than with a custom machine that required a lot of bodywork.

Drawing most of his inspiration from pre-war race cars, and a little from the Morgan 3 Wheeler, Tim sketched out multiple designs, before refining them with CAD software.

A 1:3 scale model was CNC-machined, wooden bucks were built, and the bike’s retro-futuristic body was formed from aluminum. The whole thing feels decidedly vintage Star Wars (if that’s a thing), and is stacked with thoughtful touches—like BMW 507-style side grills.

Lurking underneath is a 1993 BMW R100R Mystic, matched up the front-end from an ATV. The front wheels are Austin 7 parts, and the front and rear brakes come from their respective donors. A Kawasaki Versys windshield, a Triumph Bobber seat and a neatly-integrated Daytona speedo complete the list. [More]

EDITOR’S NOTE Our days are spent hunting for the best custom motorcycles on the planet. So it’s hard to narrow those down to just ten favorites each year—especially when the bikes ranked 11-15 are often just as good.

Three Ducatis landed just outside my top 10 this year; Cosentino Engineering’s Hypermono, Analog’s 1000 DS race bike, and Alex Earle’s burly Monster S4RS [above]. WalzWerk’s BMW R100RS (the shop’s 1000th build), also narrowly missed the cut.

But one motorcycle in particular deserves special mention. MotoRelic’s Schwinn-inspired Yamaha XS650 [above] was in the running until the very last minute, very nearly made it onto our primary top 10, and went gangbusters on our sister site, Iron & Air. If there was an award for the custom bike that made us smile the most in 2022, MotoRelic’s Sean Skinner would win it.

Once again, thanks to everyone in our Bike EXIF family; builders, photographers, writers, advertisers, and you, our beloved readers. Happy New Year, and see you again in a few days.

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Revealed: The top 10 custom motorcycles of 2022

The numbers have been crunched, and the results are in. And as usual, our annual roundup of the most popular custom bikes on Bike EXIF is both enlightening and eclectic.

The ten machines listed here are those that made our servers work the hardest in 2022. This ranked selection is purely data-based. We take our website stats and look at social media engagement, add everything up and voila!

By its very nature, our top 10 also acts as a litmus test of sorts for the custom scene. It tells us that the café racer trend is still alive and well, and that over-the-top customs have a place too, if they’re executed well. (Curiously, this year’s list is also devoid of any electric customs.)

Scroll through our selection below, let us know how it makes you feel, and happy holidays.

10. Renard Motorcycles BMW R100 The fact that this list kicks off with a BMW R-series café racer, speaks volumes of the longevity of both the donor bike and build style. BMW remains one of the most popular marques on Bike EXIF, and half of the bikes in our top 10 this year are café racers.

The BMW café racer you’re looking at here comes from Renard Motorcycles. No stranger to these pages, the Estonian outfit built it (and three others like it) to kick off a series of BMW R100-based builds. Renard designed these prototypes to their own spec, but each example they build moving forward will be tailored to its owner.

The bikes feature rebuilt motors, with smart upgrades like twin-spark heads, and lightened cranks and flywheels. Each one also gets a custom-built exhaust with Hattech silencers, a full rewire with a Lithium-ion battery, and LED lighting. Ceriani replica forks, adjustable shocks, Borrani rims and Beringer brakes take care of the running gear.

All the bodywork is custom—from the reimagined take on the classic BMW R100 fuel tank, to the tidy café-style tail section with its integrated taillight. Finished with luxurious paint and upholstery (and fenders), it’s one of the nicest made-to-order customs we’ve seen. [More]

9. MB Cycles Sportster hardtail Harley-Davidson manufactured their last-ever Evo Sportster this year. And yet, a rigid-frame Sportster has defiantly made our list, to remind us that the perennial Sporty has much gas still left in the tank.

The story of this hardtail goes back twenty years, when MB Cycles founder Martin Becker built it up for his brother. It was ridden for a while, then parked for years before Martin bought it back, cleaned it up and stuck a 1996 Harley-Davidson XL883 Sportster engine into it. Pretty soon a new customer snapped it up and commissioned a custom build.

The actual rigid frame originally came from the Dutch frame fabricators, VG Motorcycles. It’s matched to a replica springer front end, and rolls on 16F/15R wheels with late-80s Sportster hubs. The engine isn’t stock anymore either—it’s been jacked up with a 1,200 cc kit from S&S Cycle.

A 1930s fuel tank is matched to an aftermarket oil tank, a modified Penz fender and a custom-made sprung saddle. Sneaky modern touches include a Motogadget speedo, Kustom Tech controls and modern push button-style switches. Some of the patina on the bike is real, and some of it’s been painted on—but you’ll have a hard time figuring out which is which. [More]

8. Vtopia Vyrus From its aggressive silhouette to its hub-centered steering, the Vyrus looks pretty wild straight out the box. But then Milan-based custom shop Vtopia found a way to make it even wilder, by designing a kit that’ll fit the Vyrus 984, 985 and 987 models.

The biggest eye catcher is the new bodywork. Vtopia used a minimalistic style known as ‘low poly design,’ which is typically found in video game design and animation. The body is a single piece, made from carbon fiber and supported by CNC-machined subframes front and rear. Hiding underneath is a custom-built fuel cell, and the seat pan is a 3D laser-printed nylon-carbon fiber part.

The kit also includes a new exhaust, with two routing options. It’s fabricated (in titanium) by Spark, based on Vtopia’s design. No expense is spared, with carbon fiber handlebars, LED lighting and a Motogadget speedo all added.

Vtopia built two prototypes to develop their kit, but we prefer the one with the raw forged carbon finishes. Because if you’re going to buy a Vyrus and fit this kit, you may as well go all out. [More]

7. Yamaha GTS1000 by Aki Suokas The custom Vyrus isn’t the only oddity on this list. Finnish hobby builder Aki Suokas did the unimaginable this year, by turning the unusual Yamaha GTS1000 into a café racer. With its unusual front swingarm setup it’s an unlikely donor—but somehow, he made it work.

Despite the complexity of the GTS1000’s chassis, Aki tore into it to tweak the overall look and ride height. The front-end was rebuilt with a set of custom-made linkages and joints, and upgraded with a modified Suzuki shock. The rear wears the single-sided swingarm and rear shock from a Honda VFR800.

The wheels were masterfully pieced together using aftermarket car rims and a few scalped motorcycle parts. The setup still uses the Yamaha’s stock brakes, upgraded with stainless steel hoses. The exhaust muffler is another borrowed part—it comes from Kawasaki Z1000.

For the bodywork, Aki bought an aftermarket fairing and tail section, then modified them to suit his build. The fuel tank was cut-and-shut to shrink it, then covered with a shell made from a 1984 Suzuki GSX1100’s tank. Resplendent in blue, Aki’s GTS is somehow futuristic and classic all at once. [More]

6. BobC Custom Motorcycles Harley-Davidson Flathead It’s not often that we feature a motorcycle that is as universally loved as this fetching Harley Flathead bobber. Built by Croatian ex-pat Slobodan Cirkovic, it garnered not only the admiration of our readers, but also everyone who saw it in the metal at this year’s Malle Mile even. It was part of our Art of Machine exhibition at the Mile, and looked just as good parked in our tent as it did tearing down the drag strip in front of Grimsthorpe Castle.

Part of why it looks so good, is because it was fourteen years in the making, and underwent two full rebuilds before it reached this point. The chassis is a custom affair, pieced together using leftover tubing from Slobodan’s ex-job, where he helped fabricate Range Rover subframes. The engine is a 45.12 ci flathead, with a Linkert M88 carb and a four-speed shovelhead transmission.

An extensively refurbished springer front end offers the only bit of suspension, with disc brakes (yes, you read right) stopping the 16” hoops.

The bike is also impossibly svelte—but it’s really the little details that push this one over the top. From the stunning blue paint job, to the Brooks saddle and wooden inlays on the floorboards, it’s clear that every last choice was agonized over.

This is also the build that marks Slobodan’s transition from tinkerer to professional bike builder. Thanks to the encouragement of his friends, he officially launched his workshop, BobC Custom Motorcycles, this year. What a debut. [More]

5. Honda CB750 Nighthawk by Colin Darling The 90s-model CB750 Nighthawk is hardly the custom builder’s favorite Honda CB—but that didn’t stop Colin Darling from turning one into a modernized café racer. The Oregon-based mechanical engineer went to town on the four-cylinder Honda, radically reworking both its aesthetic and its running gear.

Most of the Nighthawk’s new chassis components come from a Triumph Daytona 675. Colin adapted the Daytona yokes to fit the Honda steering neck, then installed its forks, wheels and brakes. Out back, he fabricated all the parts necessary for a mono-shock conversion, then fitted the Daytona swingarm with a Suzuki GSX-R750 shock.

The subframe is new, as is the premium European cowhide saddle. Lighting is by way of a classic Bates-style headlight (retrofitted with LEDs), with an LED taillight integrated into the rear. All the controls are new, modern parts, as is the digital Koso speedo.

Colin nailed the ‘looks fast standing still vibe’ here—which is impressive, considering the bland nature of the donor bike. Extra style points come from the deep black paint job, executed by layering a glossy clear-coat over a non-metallic black base coat. 3D-printed tank badges drive the point home. [More]

4. ShifCustom BMW R18 trike It seems appropriate that the only BMW R18 to make this year’s cut is a three-wheeler. The sheer size of the BMW’s 1,802 cc boxer engine has made it a tricky bike for customizers to work with—and for fans of more svelte cruisers to warm up to.

ShifCustom’s solution? Lean into it, by making the R18 even bigger than before. It sounds like a goofy concept, but in practice, it works remarkably well—mainly because of the classic automobile vibe that it exudes.

ShifCustom’s customer on this project was a massive fan of BMW’s bikes and cars, hence the obvious throwback to the iconic BMW 328. The handmade aluminum nose cone sports a pair of kidney grills up front, louvered air vents, and leather straps over the top. It opens to reveal a fully bespoke front subframe and double-wishbone suspension system.

The rear wheel is a one-off, but the front wheels are modded Audi A3 items, fitted with Rudge Whitworth center-lock nuts (just like those on the 328). Other additions include a pair of Harley V-Rod headlights and a custom windscreen. Wrapped in blue and silver paint, it’s undeniably the most head-turning R18 of the year. [More]

3. Sym Wolf 125 by Charlie Huang From the biggest custom bike on this list, to the smallest; a humble commuter turned café racer. It’s the work of Charlie Huang—a student from Taichung who attends the ArtCenter College of Design in California. The donor bike was passed down to him from his uncle, and Charlie decided to give it a makeover rather than simply restore it.

Most of the work went into rebuilding the engine and transmission. Charlie bumped the capacity up to 164 cc, and added a six-speed transmission. The Wolf 125’s powertrain evolved from the Honda CB/CG series, so some Honda CB125S parts were used inside the engine.

Charlie shortened and refurbished the front forks, then designed a new top yoke and had it CNC-machined. The swingarm was pieced together from Kymco KTR parts, and is connected to a pair of adjustable RPM RR shocks. 18F/17R help get the stance just right, while a Brembo disc at the front adds extra stopping power.

For the bodywork, Charlie adapted an old Honda CB100 K3 fuel tank to fit the Sym’s frame. The subframe and tail section fabrication was outsourced, as was the paint and upholstery—but Charlie dyed the seat’s leather himself. Perfectly judged and tastefully constructed, this café racer punches far above its weight. [More]

2. Lys Motorcycles Honda CBX 1000 This is the third year in a row that a Honda CBX 1000 has made our hit list, and we’re here for it. Honda’s potent six-cylinder muscle bike is radical enough in stock form, but the world’s best custom builders have shown that it can be made even wilder. You just have to know when to zig, and when to zag.

Lys Motorcycles has figured out the formula. The first time Lys’ founder, Dimitri, customized a CBX 1000, it was a hit—and he quickly had orders for more. This particular CBX was one of those orders, and it’s an absolute showstopper.

Moving from front to back, Lys’ CBX wears the forks, brakes and front wheel from a Triumph Speed Triple R, and the single-sided swingarm, shock and rear wheel from a Ducati 848. As you’d imagine, there was more than a little fettling involved to make everything fit—but the setup works so well, visually, that it feels factory.

A new subframe supports a two-up seat, with a removable cowl for solo rides. Modern parts from Koso, Motone and Motogadget add to the functionality, while a completely bonkers six-into-one exhaust system adds to the soundtrack. Wrapped in a livery that’s as radical as its stance, this CBX is as good as it gets. [More]

1. Retrorides BMW K100 If you had told us a decade ago that a K-series BMW would top our annual top 10, we wouldn’t have believed it. But here we are—the ‘flying brick’ has become one of the darlings of the custom scene. And this handsome BMW K100 RS café racer from Brazil’s Retrorides by Lourenço is a lesson in how to do treat it right.

Founded by brothers Gustavo and Rodrigo Lourenço, and their father José, who sadly passed away a year ago, Retrorides specializes in K-series builds. They even manufacture bolt-on parts for the K—like the horizontal rear suspension system on this one. Just above it is a CNC-machined subframe, supporting a sharply tapered tail section.

The upside-down forks from a Honda Hornet sit up front, along with a 3D-printed headlight nacelle. Unique forward-facing handlebar clamps position regular street bars low down, where you’d find clip-ons. A smattering of Motogadget parts adorns the cockpit.

But the real trick is how clean this K’s silhouette is—no mean feat given the gawky lines of the stock bike. It’s made even slicker with parts like the 3D-printed carbon tank side panels, and the BMW’s brooding paint scheme. The only pop of color are the subtle bronze highlights… ironic, given that this K has just taken gold. [More]

EDITOR’S NOTE Ranked lists are bittersweet affairs, and a number of worthy machines inevitably just miss the cut each year. Just outside the top 10 were Purpose Built Moto’s super-sano Triumph Bonneville T140 [above], Kingston Custom’s Hagon Yamaha restomod [below], CNCPT Moto’s futuristic BMW R nineT, and MotoRelic’s Schwinn-inspired Yamaha XS650.

As always, our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the builders who create these machines, the photographers who capture them, our team of writers, and the advertisers who keep the lights on around here. Check back in a few days when we present our personal favorites from the year (data be damned).

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