Ask Indian Motorcycle’s design director, Ola Stenegärd, which part of the new Indian Scout he’s most proud of, and he’ll most likely point to its tubular steel frame. So imagine his delight when Indian gave Ronna Norén at Unique Custom Cycles a brand new Indian Scout—and the first thing he changed was the frame. That’s…
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It’s no secret that BMW Motorrad has a big-bore cruiser in the works. And the teaser campaign has been inspired—with spectacular scratch-built bikes from Custom Works Zon and Revival Cycles showcasing the mighty new powerplant. The Germans have finally revealed their own prototype: the BMW Concept R18. It’s long, low and devastatingly beautiful.
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The custom scene event calendar has boomed over the last few years. For fans like us, it means more opportunities to bask in the glow of custom moto culture. But for builders, it means extra deadlines, as they scramble to release new work at key shows. For Ronna Norén of the legendary Swedish shop Unique…
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There are five BMW R nineT models you can buy today, and the Urban G/S is my favorite. It’s a clever hat-tip to the legendary R 80 G/S, and it’s a total hoot to ride. But unlike the 1980s classic it’s modeled after, the Urban G/S isn’t really an off-roader. It’ll tackle the odd fire…
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Eighty years ago, BMW revealed the groundbreaking R5—a machine that influenced motorcycle design right up to the 1950s, and still casts a…
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Each year, the famed Glemseck 101 festival produces its fair share of stories—and bikes. This one’s worth sharing. Last year, photographer Jenny…
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After building bikes for nigh on 20 years, Unique Custom Cycles has a reputation most builders would die for. The Swedish company…
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