Taking on someone else’s motorcycle project is a gamble. Low prices can lull you into a false sense of security, especially when you’re motivated and capable—two qualities that Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles have in abundance. Polished, high-end custom motorcycles are Gas & Oil’s usual fare, so this fantastically filthy Honda XL500 flat tracker is…
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With a legacy spanning more than three decades, the Ducati Monster occupies a special space in Ducati lore. Miguel Galluzzi’s design was not only credited with saving the marque and bolstering the fledgling naked bike market at the time, but also it went on to spawn innumerable variants of itself. With so many models to…
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Sacrificing a little comfort for style is not unheard of in the custom scene. But what happens when your goal is to throw comfort out the window altogether? This svelte Ducati Monster 620 from Gas & Oil Bespoke Motorcycles is the answer. Matěj Sysel and his band of custom bike enthusiasts at Gas & Oil…
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Modern adventure bikes like the Yamaha Ténéré 700 seldom get customized. It’s partly because they’re purpose-built machines, designed to go anywhere—and any modifications outside of the usual dual sport remit can undermine that usability. But it’s also because a Ténéré 700 is a more complicated machine than, say, a vintage Yamaha XT500. So why exactly…
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The Ducati Monster might have been a parts bin special, but it was also a sales hit—and it’s easy to see why.…
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There aren’t many motorcycle manufacturers that have been around for a hundred years. Especially if you ignore brand revivals, or buy-outs from…
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The NX650 Dominator is a staple of the European dual sport scene, even though production stopped 18 years ago. Like the Suzuki…
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