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Restomod

Restoring a motorcycle to its former glory is a deeply rewarding experience, but sometimes artistic liberties need to be taken. Whether it’s bringing suspension up to the modern era, correcting the OE’s wrongs or just putting your spin on things, restomod motorcycles are the backbone of the custom motorcycle scene—a stepping stone before a full custom build.

So where do we draw the line between a restomod motorcycle and full custom? There’s no clear-cut answer, but we feel that a good restomod invokes the style of the original with some enhancements built in. A nice mix of something old and something new, these motorcycles are better than they were without forgetting where they came from.

1999 Ducati Monster 900 restomod

Monster Masterclass: One Ducatista’s 1999 Ducati Monster 900 restomod

It’s unlikely that Miguel Galluzzi knew just how iconic the Ducati Monster would become when he first penned its design in the…

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BMW R80 restomod by 46Works

Road and Track: A lithe BMW R80 restomod by 46Works

When Shiro Nakajima isn’t honing his considerable talents in his home workshop at the base of the Yatsugatake Mountains, you’ll find him…

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The latest motorcycle news, café racers, restomods, and race bikes

Speed Read: Another knockout AC Sanctuary Kawasaki and more

Is there no end to AC Sanctuary’s brilliance? We profile a Kawasaki ZRX1200R from the masters of Japanese muscle, then pivot to…

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Classic Moto Guzzi V7 restomod by Unikat Motorworks

Exquisite Taste: A classic Moto Guzzi V7 restomod by Unikat Motorworks

Restomods by their very nature appear simpler than fully customized motorcycles, but they’re usually harder to get right. Customization leaves you free…

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Vintage BMW R60 restomod by MotoRRetro

Franken-Beemer: A BMW R60 restomod built from a jumble of parts

One of the enduring charms of old BMW motorcycles is that they are virtually unkillable. Even if, against all odds, you do…

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Speed Read: A fully-faired Royal Enfield Interceptor and more

Our weekly selection of motorcycle news and customs is bookended by two Royal Enfields; a fully-faired Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 from Malaysia,…

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Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition

From Hamamatsu to Lisbon: A Honda CBX 1000 restomod by Unik Edition

The Honda CBX 1000 was only in production for four years, but that was enough time for it to leave a lasting…

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Electric motorcycle conversion for BMW boxers

Futureproof classic: An electric motorcycle conversion for boxers

Dropping an electric drivetrain into a classic motorcycle is hardly a new concept, but it’s still an endeavor largely reserved for outliers.…

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Yamaha RZV500R two-stroke restomod by Championship Cycles

A screaming Yamaha RZV500R restomod from Championship Cycles

Only available in Japan and limited to just 1,600 units, the mid-80s Yamaha RZV500R is as rare as it is iconic. Based…

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Honda XL 250 restomod by Mule Motorcycles

Bulletproof: A crisp 1972 Honda XL 250 by Mule Motorcycles

The reliability of Honda motorcycles is legendary. When this 1972 Honda XL 250 arrived at Mule Motorcycles, Richard Pollock had a long…

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Speed Read: A rare 1997 Ducati 916 SPS and more

These four motorcycles prove that performance comes in all shapes and sizes. There’s a rare 1997 Ducati 916 SPS for sale in…

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1955 Minsk M1A electric conversion

Spark Joy: a 1955 Minsk M1A electric conversion

If you have an old motorcycle stashed in your garage, backyard or basement, waiting for its turn on the workbench, you’re not…

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