Speed Read: A custom Suzuki SV650 retro racer and more
Leading the charge this week is a custom Suzuki SV650 that has no business looking as good as it does, courtesy of…
Read more »Purpose Built Moto
Yellowjacket: A waspish Ducati GT1000 by Purpose Built Moto
The Ducati SportClassic range is universally adored, but some SportClassic models get more love than others. The limited edition, Öhlins-equipped Paul Smart…
Read more »
Desert Special: A custom Triumph Bonneville by Purpose Built
The best thing about modern classics is their ability to pass for vintage bikes on the street. Although seasoned motorcyclists know what…
Read more »
Speed Read, April 16, 2023
We’re starting and ending with two color-matched Ducatis this week; a Ducati Pantah restomod from Australia, and a Ducati 749S custom from…
Read more »
Speed Read, January 22, 2023
A stunning Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s followed by a pair of lightly modded modern Triumph twins, a look…
Read more »
Speed Read, December 11, 2022
Two thumpers lead the charge this week; a KTM 640 Duke from Spain and a Suzuki DR650 from Australia. We also take…
Read more »
Four to the floor: Purpose Built’s custom Suzuki GSX1400
Modern inline-four muscle bikes from Japan appeal to my practical side—they’re big, comfortable, reliable and have gobs of power. My only gripe…
Read more »
Retro Rescue: PBM’s custom Triumph Bonneville T140
I spend time around people who love old English bikes, and I feel like the Triumph Bonneville T140 cops a bit of…
Read more »
Little Animal: A Purpose Built Suzuki GN250 scrambler
If you haven’t succumbed to the charms of smaller motorcycles by now, it’s probably because you haven’t ridden one yet. That’s the…
Read more »
Pay Dirt: A Purpose Built Harley Sportster Scrambler
Not all scramblers are created equal. Some wear high pipes and knobbly tires, but may never go off-road, while others are made…
Read more »
Silver Bullet: A Shiny Yamaha XS650 by Purpose Built Moto
Like many shops, Purpose Built Moto does a lot to put food on the table. On top of their regular custom bike…
Read more »
Amped Up: Grid Cycles’ Zero SR electric street tracker
Australia’s Grid Cycles know electric bikes are a blast. They know they’re damn quick, they know they’re simple, and they know they’re…
Read more »