Back from the Brink: 2LOUD revives a neglected Kymco KTR 150
Many would scoff at the idea of customizing a small commuter motorcycle. But in countries like Taiwan, where 150 cc bikes like…
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Your complete guide to scrambler motorcycles, from retro desert sleds to 21st century specials. Here you’ll find traditional Triumph and Ducati scrambler builds plus the latest BMW, Yamaha and Kawasaki conversions—with a few Harleys thrown in too.
Discover the performance upgrades and styling tweaks that’ll make your own scrambler bike more fun to ride and own, whether on the road or dirt.
The Mojavian: A Harley-Davidson Baja 100 scrambler from Texas
“Who wouldn’t want to build a two-stroke Italian Harley?” asks Chris Tope, almost irreverently. “It’s the original Harley-Davidson Pan America!” As the…
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Undercover Mud Lover: A Royal Enfield 650 scrambler from Argentina
It’s widely accepted that a custom motorcycle doesn’t need actual off-road chops to identify as a scrambler. Just like many other custom-build…
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The North Star: Deus ex Machina’s stunning Yamaha XT500 restomod
In the world of classic thumpers, the Yamaha XT500 reigns supreme. It pioneered the concept of four-stroke dual-sport bikes, won the first…
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Power couple: Matching BMW R100 scramblers by HB-Custom
Love will make you do crazy things. The owner of these matching BMW R100 scramblers had his heart set on a BMW…
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Speed Read: A BMW R12 scrambler by WalzWerk and more
Our selection is bookended by a pair of BMW R12 boxers this week—except one is brand new, and the other is 85…
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Form and Function: The 2024 Bike EXIF Guide to Scrambler Motorcycles
Trends come and go, but tradition is everlasting, and you’d be surprised just how long scrambler motorcycles have been around. The term…
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Beach Boy: A surf-ready Yamaha WR155R scrambler from Thailand
A surfboard rack on a motorcycle might seem like a gimmick to some, but if you live in Bali and love surfing,…
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Stay Gold: Purpose Built Moto’s effortlessly cool Yamaha XT500
Inheriting a project bike from another workshop is a huge gamble. There could be parts missing, the engine could be shot, or…
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Speed Read: A custom Harley-Davidson Pan America and more
If you’re still sad about Harley never bringing the Bronx streetfighter to market, California’s Whiplash Speed Company has a custom Harley-Davidson Pan…
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Town and country: A custom Suzuki TU250 Grasstracker from Taiwan
As Taiwan’s relatively young custom scene continues to flourish, we have the privilege of watching plucky startups become established players. Take Twentytwo…
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Speed Read: A retro-fabulous Yamaha WR155 scrambler and more
This week’s selection of custom bikes is all about the finishes. We have a Yamaha WR155 scrambler with a classic ‘speed block’…
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