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Kawasaki W650 by Maria Motorcycles Portugal

Manu Dubey — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:23:56 +0000

Breaking News! A furious Hurricane Jane from Portugal has hit the shores of Moto Rivista. This category 5 Hurricane is based on a Kawasaki W650 and has been crafted by Maria Motorcycles of Lisbon, Portugal . This custom Kawasaki W650 has been inspired by the 60´s classic cars. A golden era where cars were simple [...]

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FB Mondial 125 Turismo

Manu Dubey — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:34:52 +0000

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Mondial not only brought innovation to the industry; they also won 5 World Championships. The F.B. in the name stood for Fratelli Boselli after the owners, the Counts Boselli, a noble family from the Milan area. At that time Ducati and MV Agusta were producing economy lightweight 2-stroke motorcycles, Mopeds and scooters, [...]

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Kawasaki KZ400 by Free Kustom Cycles

Manu Dubey — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:01:40 +0000

Here’s the latest a Kawasaki KZ400 from Spanish customizer Free Kustom Cycles; built with elegance this Cafe looking machine defines the mantra of less is more. Marcos Vazquez is the owner and operator of Free Kustom Cycles, which opened in 2003 as an accessories and clothing shop. By 2009 they had formed a garage where [...]

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Indian Motorcycle “Spirit of Munro” Streamliner

Manu Dubey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:38:34 +0000

One-of-a-Kind Vehicle Powered by All-New Thunder Stroke 111 Engine Pays Tribute to...

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Honda CB750 by it roCkS!bikes

Manu Dubey — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:55:03 +0000

The world custom scene is growing at an exceptional rate, with lots of interesting custom crafts coming form Europe. Today’s feature comes from Portugal, a custom Honda CB750 built by it roCkS!bikes. Portugal is one of my choice destinations for various reasons and one of them is riding motorcycles. Portugal is rich with its beautiful [...]

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Yamaha XS 650 by Wheelyshop

Manu Dubey — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:54:54 +0000

The Yamaha XS 650 is a classic Japanese motorcycle; this classic beauty is also a great source for custom inspiration. Wheelyshop a Belgium based custom workshop has taken the spirit of the Yamaha XS 650 and transformed it into a hardtail bobber. Marc Devriese the owner of Wheelyshop wanted to build a bobber based on [...]

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Yamaha SR400 Custom

Manu Dubey — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:08:12 +0000

The Yamaha SR400 retro Japanese rocket has ruled the hearts of young Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts. The Yamaha SR400 chassis and engine serves as a popular base for many café racers, street trackers and even bobbers. The Yamaha’s SR400 is the direct descended of the SR500, but with a shorter stroke and heavier muffler due to [...]

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Triumph Rocket Phantom by Mr. Martini

Manu Dubey — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:58:05 +0000

If you have had the fortune to step into a Rolls Royce and have a ride you would have realized that you haven’t just got into a car, you have entered into another dimension, luxurious, comfortable, huge and aristocratic. Mr. Martini in his mental journey, dreaming of a Rolls on two wheels and living again [...]

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Honda CB550 by MotoHangar

Manu Dubey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:27:08 +0000

Café Racers were born to burn the adrenaline rush in the 1960s. Since then to this day, the Café Racer culture has spread its roots across the globe. MotoHangar’s latest creation, a Honda CB550 is a testament to the old roots of the Café racers. Keeping that old-age Café tradition alive is our friend Pat [...]

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Honda FX 650 Vigor

Manu Dubey — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:42:02 +0000

The motorcycle culture in Portugal is becoming increasingly more popular. This interesting custom Honda FX 650 Vigor is the creation of Sebastiao from Lisbon in Portugal. According to Sebastiao “I am a motorcycle mechanic since I was 18 years old. For most of my career, I was a workshop leader in one of the biggest [...]

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BMW R100RS by La Corona Motorcycles

Manu Dubey — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:43:22 +0000

Hailing from the Spanish city of Barcelona is La Corona Motorcycles, a custom workshop filled with passion and desire for motorcycles. Their custom machines are discreet and unique in their own way – starting with this custom BMW R100RS. The base for this La Corona transformation was a 1981 BMW R100RS (originally red with black [...]

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Bonneville T100 by Ton-up Garage

Manu Dubey — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:06:51 +0000

I have always thought there must be a limit for the styles of motorcycle customization and we may reach that limit one day. But I was very wrong, with the world population around 6,973,738,433, each of us unique in our own way, we will always manage to find that individuality when it comes to custom [...]

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Ducati Monster, Manx by Radical Ducati

Jake — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 01:10:58 +0000

In the mist of the dark night on the streets of Spain a custom Ducati Monster rises from the darkness and comes to the streetlight. Dressed in glittering black and red, this Ducati Monster was born and raised in our good friend Pepo’s Radical Ducati workshop. Ducati Motorcycles don’t get any more radical than Pepo’s [...]

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Fruin 200cc Racing Motorcycle

Manu Dubey — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:36:04 +0000

The aesthetics of the engine has always brought the character to a Motorcycles. This ridiculously beautiful 1965 Fruin 200cc racing engine is the creation of an independent engineer of Hillingdon, Middlesex Bert Fruin. During the 1950’s and 60’s Bert crafted a series of mechanically remarkable special engines, including a 125cc DOHC twin-cylinder racer and a [...]

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Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone by Wrenchmonkees

Manu Dubey — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:56:35 +0000

I would like to introduce you to a custom descendent of the glorious Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone, hand crafted by Danish custom artists the Wrenchmonkees. If motorcycles were the invention of our times, I wouldn’t be sitting here and writing this article. The vintage & classic era of motorcycles are the source for modern day [...]

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2013 The Castle Run, Vintage Custom, Classic Bike Show

Manu Dubey — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:24:53 +0000

The Castle Run is an annual event hosted by Krenkerup Brewery and Customs from Jamesville. Its all about the love for vintage custom and classic motorcycles, so start up your bobbers, choppers, stockers and cafe racers and ride to the castle! The Castle Run is an annual event hosted by Krenkerup Brewery and Jamesville. Its [...]

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Honda CX500 custom

Manu Dubey — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:14:04 +0000

Unusual, beautiful and fast are some of the key elements in Italian Craftsmanship. The latest creation of Emporio Elaborazioni Meccaniche, a Honda CX500 custom aka “Testardo” has them all. I have always been fascinated by Italian custom crafts; there is that sense of thinking outside of the box and doing something different. This Honda CX500 custom is Emporio [...]

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FB Mondial Bialbero Grand Prix

Jake — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:39:14 +0000

Born and raised in the Italian city of Bologna, FB Mondial Bialbero Grand Prix Motorcycle was the magnificent creation of designer Alfonso Drusiani. FB (Fratelli Boselli) came to existence in 1936 when the Boselli brothers started producing motorcycles under that name in their Bologna plant. Their first bike a DoHC 125cc named Mondial was designed [...]

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M1NSK MMVZ Custom by Yuri Shif Custom

Jake — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:42:43 +0000

The Fastest M1NSK is the ultimate transformation of a small single cylinder 125cc MMVZ, crafted by Yuri Shif Custom from the Republic of Belarus. Located in Minsk Russia, M1NSK Motorcycle is a Russian motorcycle manufacturer also known as M1NSK-Moto. The plant was founded in 1945 and initially made bicycles with the first motorcycle production at the plant [...]

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Triumph Sprint BRD by Mr Martini

Jake — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:55:37 +0000

The waves of custom motorcycles from the 2013 Verona Motorcycle Expo have hit our shores. We are privileged to feature another build from the Italian master craftsman Mr Martini, introducing the custom Triumph Sprint British Racing Dream. With any custom build whilst we are excited to see the end result what we are really fascinated [...]

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Honda Benly CB92 Supersport

Manu Dubey — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:25:41 +0000

The Honda Benly CB92 Supersport is the true classic in the 125 line of motorcycles of the post-war era. Honda Benly CB92 Supersport was instantly recognizable among fans of Honda Motorcycles ; it was produced from 1959 to 1964. The Honda Benly CB92 Supersport was remarkable for its performance and it’s level of standard equipment. The [...]

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Custom Harley-Davidson FXDL

Manu Dubey — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:00:13 +0000

Harley-Davidson FXDL is a beautiful bad ass motorcycle but for some reason it doesn’t appear very often on the American custom scene. The custom scene it does appear in is Japan, and the proof is this custom Harley-Davidson FXDL modified by our friends at Motor Garage Goods. The style of the Harley-Davidson FXDL low rider [...]

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Triumph Thunderbird 650 Custom

Jake — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:17:51 +0000

What would you do if a Triumph Thunderbird 650 dressed in a custom drag racing outfit lined up next to your bike at the lights? For me I would sit back and watch that beauty blasting off leaving me in the smoke! This custom Triumph Thunderbird 650 aka Carolina Kid was built by The Baron’s [...]

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BMW R65 Retro Motard by Mr Martini

Jake — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:00:09 +0000

The 2013 Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy is guaranteed to bring out the big guns. One particular stand by Mr Martini had five blazing special custom guns, grabbing the attention from every corner of the expo. This custom BMW R65 Retro Motard named KBM was one of those five special bikes Mr Martini presented [...]

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Triumph Legend TT by Mr Martini

Jake — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:36:15 +0000

The 2013 Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy has just wrapped up, unveiling a plethora of custom motorcycles from around the world. One of them is this Triumph Legend TT, Cafe Racer named Jerolamo. This custom Triumph Legend TT, Cafe Racer was one of several new special bikes presented by Mr Martini in Verona and it [...]

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W.1910 The Escape

Jake — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:08:54 +0000

” The Escape ” is the title of the new short commercial film directed by Thomas Paulin starring Dimitri Storoge. A hurried man walks on the concrete. He jumps on the transportation. He literally seeks to leave from this noisy city, from this tight suit. He gets on an ageless train. The key he plays [...]

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Triumph Bonneville Custom

Jake — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:48:08 +0000

If you’re in Europe and desperate to live your Cafe Racer Dreams, look no further than the Madrid, Spain based bespoke fabricator CRD Cream Motorcycles. Their latest creation a Triumph Bonneville Custom is absolute eye candy for Triumph lovers. These days CRD is busy rolling out custom orders for customers from all over, mostly outside [...]

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MV Agusta 350 S Ipotesi

Jake — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:26:26 +0000

MV Agusta 350 S Ipotesi (hypothesis) is an Italian classic motorcycle, styled by notorious car designer Giorgio Giugiaro. The MV Agusta 350 Ipotesi was first presented at the Milan Motorcycle show in 1973 as a concept motorcycle. At the time the press at the Milan Motorcycle show were amazed by the prominent horizontal lines and [...]

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Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer

Jake — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:07:25 +0000

The popularity of Café Racers is in full swing; people around the globe are thriving for more and more for Cafe Racers. MotoHangar’s latest creation a “ Yamaha SR500 Cafe Racer ” is a living example of the American desire for vintage styled Café Racers. Although America is known for Bobbers and Choppers, Café Racers [...]

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Triumph 6T Thunderbird Custom

Jake — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:05:56 +0000

The breeze of custom refreshment from Japan has arrived, a Triumph 6T Thunderbird aka Lizard tail. This British classic iron has been beautifully modified by Kengo Kimura at Heiwa Motorcycle. While the mainstream custom motorbike builders probably wouldn’t dare to mess around with the British classic motorcycles. The guys at Heiwa Motorcycle Japan look at these [...]

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Bespoke Softail Blackline, Severa by Roberto Rossi

Jake — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:54:45 +0000

I always wondered if motorcycle manufacturers had to pick a bespoke motorcycle builder, where would they go and who would they pick. In Harley Davidson’s case, the place might be Italy and the bespoke fabricator could be Roberto Rossi. A couple of days ago I received this bespoke Softail Blackline named Severa from our Italian friend Roberto [...]

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Honda CB1100R by AC Sanctuary

Jake — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:41:06 +0000

Meet the Sensei (Master) of old school Japanese superbikes, AC Sanctuary is a four cylinder retro Japanese superbike transformer. Their custom creation a Honda CB1100R is a classic transformation with modern day performance. AC Sanctuary is an idol place for retro Japanese bikes to get a modern day customization without losing their classic lines. The [...]

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Yamaha SR400 Custom

Jake — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:50:38 +0000

Just like Sashimi, the Yamaha SR400 can be spotted on almost every corner of Japan. Every time we think we have seen enough of Yamaha SR400 based custom motorcycles, we come across another tastefully customized example to reignite our interest. This time it’s our Japanese friend Hiro & the guys at Motor Garage Goods who [...]

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British Classic Triumph Trident T150

Jake — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:53:36 +0000

British Motorcycle Manufacturer Triumph produced the Triumph Trident T150 while it was going through its toughest time. The late 60s saw Triumph’s struggling era; bikes from Europe and Japan were taking its toll. Triumph Motorcycles have been through many ups and downs; in 1951 it was sold to its competitor BSA. The most iconic Triumph [...]

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British Classic AJS 16MC 350

Jake — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:03:42 +0000

The classic era of British motorcycles has produced some of the most enchanting motorcycles out there. The AJS 16MC 350 is one of those timeless British classic motorcycles. The single-cylinder AJS and Matchless were exceptionally successful among the late 1940s and 50s in trials and scrambles. In June 1945 Associated Motorcycles proclaimed its post-war range [...]

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BSA A65 custom

Jake — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:33:22 +0000

The Factory Metal Works is a custom sanctuary for old school bobbers. It’s a place where the past infuses with the present, and crafts like this 1968 BSA A65 custom becomes an icon for passion and desire. At Moto Rivista we are big fans of the work of Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works. [...]

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BMW R65 Custom scrambler by Moto Sumisura

Jake — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:54:52 +0000

Old motorcycles are like gold they age through time, yet are fascinating enough to inspire a creation like this BMW R65 custom scrambler. Built by our Italian friend Frank from Moto Sumisura in Pavia, Italy. It’s quite obvious to say that Frank has a thing for BMW Motorcycles, this BMW R65 custom scrambler is Frank’s [...]

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1926 Garelli Racing Motorcycle

Jake — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:52:26 +0000

The Italian moped and motorcycle manufacturer Garelli Motorcycles was founded in 1919 by Alberto Garelli. Garelli Motorcycles were famous among Italian riders, Ernesto Gnesa, Tazio Nuvolari and Achille Varzi all began their racing careers on Garelli Motorcycles. By the time Alberto Garelli was 22 years old he had already earned his degree in engineering. Alberto dedicated his [...]

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Yamaha XJR1300 custom by Wrenchmonkees

Jake — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:28:09 +0000

Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has been setting up challenges to explore the best of the custom worlds offering with its products. It’s quite obvious to see why the custom scene is attracting motorcycle manufacturers. Motorcycle owners across the globe have a desire to customize their own motorcycle but not every one can build one easily. Yamaha [...]

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Yamaha XJ600 Custom by Pimmel & Messer

Jake — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 23:45:15 +0000

The Yamaha XJ600 motorcycle is remarkable for being the first Japanese inline-4 with a displacement of 600cc. The Yamaha XJ600 was also ahead of its time; back in 1984 it featured a mono-shock rear suspension design. The stock Yamaha Xj600 is a reasonably nimble motorcycle with top half fairing and produces around 72 bhp. First [...]

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RIVERA PRIMO to exhibit at the BIG BIKE EUROPE parts

Jake — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:29:52 +0000

Rivera Primo, the California based performance parts distributor and belt drives to clutch manufacturer is to exhibit at BIG BIKE EUROPE in 2013. Celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2013, Executive Director, and well known custom parts industry veteran Ben Kudon, said that “we are excited about the opportunity that Big Bike Europe will provide for [...]

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Custom Buell Bott XR-1 by Bottpower

Jake — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 23:26:59 +0000

The 30th of October 2009 was a disappointing day for the motorcycle world; this was the day Buell Motorcycles rolled out the last off their assembly line. When the Buell Motorcycle Company closed its doors it saw the end to a 26-year run. While the rest of the world still wonders why Harley-Davidson couldn’t save [...]

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Ducati Monster S2R 800 Tracker

Jake — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 22:41:25 +0000

For all those who eat, live and breathe Ducati, Benjie’s Cafe Racers has just the right recipe for your taste. The latest creation a custom “ Ducati Monster S2R 800 Tracker ” breaks the traditional boundaries of BCR (Benjie’s Café Racers) bikes. If you know Cafe Racers than I am sure you know Benjie Flipprboi? [...]

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Ducati Sport Classic by FCR

Jake — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:27:12 +0000

The aesthetics of the Italian Ducati Sport Classic motorcycle has always enchanted custom motorbike builders across the world. The increased number of custom Ducati’s featured on Moto Rivista just keeps growing! Today’s feature bike is an elegantly customized Ducati Sport Classic, built by two French custom motorcycle fabricators at FCR. Their passion and desire to [...]

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Custom HD Cross Bones By Roberto Rossi

Jake — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:13:09 +0000

Time after time we have been stunned by the craftsmanship of Roberto Rossi, his custom motorcycles are guaranteed to spark a sensation on the custom scene. His latest creation is a custom HD Cross Bones aka Giancarlo – Redhot Bones. When it comes to the end result you are never disappointed with European custom motorcycle [...]

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Ducati 750SS by Maria Motorcycles

Jake — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:03:26 +0000

From their first creation to the latest custom Ducati 750SS aka Italian Sniper, Maria Motorcycles have managed to keep raising the bar. This Lisbon, Portugal based custom shop has just the right ingredients to cook up a custom craft like this Ducati 750SS. According to Luis Correia “The beginning of this project was a challenge, because [...]

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Roberto Rossi’s Sportster Stellalpina Video

Jake — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:29:57 +0000

Roberto Rossi presents Stellalpina. A video by George Oppici with the participation of the gentleman rider Alessandro Viganò. Stellalpina is an unconventional Sportster adapted for mountain joyrides, that’s the reason it’s name is Stellalpina (Alpine star). To find out more about Stellalpina check out our featured article. Visit - Roberto Rossi | Harley-Davidson Mantova | Source – [...]

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Sportster Evo by Customs from Jamesville

Jake — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:59:40 +0000

There has been a misplacement of a custom Sportster Evo in Sweden. I am not sure how it happened; the bike I had on my Christmas list has been built and delivered to Tony by Customs from Jamesville. Either Santa has another trick up his sleeve for me or I need to rethink my Christmas [...]

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Le Mans Mk III, Guzzi Cafe Racer by kaffeemaschine

Jake — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:08:45 +0000

While the jury is still out over who created the first Hamburger there is no dispute over where the name originates from, which is Hamburg Germany. Something else which comes from Hamburg is this delightful custom dose of a Le Mans Mk III from Axel Budde’s kaffeemaschine workshop. Axel Budde’s custom motorcycles have been featured [...]

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Old Empire Motorcycles Presents: Saturnalia

Jake — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:28:07 +0000

An ‘exhibition of creative variety’ held by Old Empire Motorcycles in Norwich on December 8th 2012. The event is called ‘Saturnalia’ and the fundamentals behind it are simply to showcase the huge diversity of art and to take visitors back to the foundations upon which every art form is based; imagination and creation, and show [...]

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The 2012 Ural Limited Edition is here: The Ural Yamal

Jake — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:59:41 +0000

REDMOND, WA (November 26, 2012) – IMZ-Ural, the Siberian manufacturer of motorcycles

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Ducati GT1000 Shifter by Yuri Shif Custom

Jake — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:54:40 +0000

I know about the complex history and rich architecture of Belarus, what I did not know they could build killer custom motorcycles like this Ducati GT1000 Shifter. The spark of the custom scene in Belarus has been ignited by Yuri Shif Custom. The Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by [...]

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Kawasaki Z1 by AC Sanctuary

Jake — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:50:21 +0000

AC Sanctuary is a healing temple for 70s and 80s four-cylinder superbikes, it’s a place were old Japanese motorbikes get modern day racing transformations. Their latest jaw dropping creation a custom Kawasaki Z1 aka RCM-242 is just priceless. AC Sanctuary came to existence in 1995 by early Japanese superbike fanatic Hiroyuki Nakamura. Japanese legendary models are [...]

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Custom Yamaha XS650

Jake — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:15:33 +0000

The feast of the day for our custom craving is a custom Yamaha XS650, built by Wedge Paint Factory in Japan. The remarkably engineered XS650 engine has been used far and wide from AMA Professional Dirt Track Racing to helicopters. The name Wedge Paint Factory is quite self-explanatory, other than custom painting motorcycles these guys [...]

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Honda CB550 Cafe Racer by Cafe Creations & Customs

Jake — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:17:40 +0000

A Honda CB550 is the latest build from Brad Replogle of Cafe Creations & Customs in St. Pete Fl. Transformed, this custom Honda CB550 has received a full restoration while being converted to a Cafe Racer. The bike started out a couple of months ago as a classic 80s rider, Vetter Rooster fairing, king/queen seat and [...]

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Sportster Forty-Eight by Hide Motorcycle

Jake — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:32:25 +0000

What Harley would you pick if you were young and looking for an adrenalin rush? In my case I would go for a Sportster Forty-Eight with some custom flavors like this Sp-39 from Hide Motorcycle Japan. This custom Sportster Forty-Eight aka SP-39 is an urban street brawler with fat Firestone tires ready to rip through the [...]

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Triumph Scrambler, PoP by Mr. Martini

Jake — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:41:07 +0000

The Triumph Scrambler is a true representation of Triumph Motorcycles classic era; this bike demands attention where ever it goes. Our Italian friend Mr Martini has taken a unique approach in restyling the last Triumph creation of designer John Mockett. This special Triumph Scrambler aka “PoP” is the most obvious example of the freedom of [...]

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Custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans by FCR

Jake — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:19:16 +0000

Two French custom motorcycle fabricators and their beautiful creation a custom Moto Guzzi Le Mans have got our full attention. Sebastian Guillemot and Matthew Menard of FCR have at least two things in common: a passion for motorcycles and the desire to succeed. I guess these are the two core ingredients which fit perfectly in the [...]

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Honda CB750KZ Custom by Boor Custom

Jake — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:29:50 +0000

Our desire to find a new custom motorcycle has taken us all the way to Hungary. This Honda Cb750KZ aka Beast is the first bike to be featured on Moto Rivista from Boor Custom of Hungary. Boor Custom is owned and operated by two friends Csongor Farkas and Krisztián Varga. At Boor Custom they build motorcycles based [...]

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Ducati 749R Custom 7 ½ Sportiva by Radical Ducati

Jake — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:15:36 +0000

Ducati 749R, once what was designed by Pierre Terblanche, has now been up-lifted to another level by Radical Ducati. Our Spanish friend Pepo from Radical Ducati has just rolled out another chef-d’oeuvre a Ducati 749R aka 7 ½ Sportiva. I am amazed to see the detailed transformation of this custom Ducati 749R. The amount of [...]

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Kawasaki W650 Bobber by Kid Custom Factory

Jake — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:38:33 +0000

Japan has to be my ultimate destination for a number of reasons. First one is pretty obvious which is bikes like the feature of the day a Kawasaki W650 and the others are the culture, history and food. Kid Custom Factory from Fukuoka Keyago Japan has sent us their classic bobber creation a custom Kawasaki W650 [...]

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Old Empire Motorcycles Run

Jake — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:16:59 +0000

Another Old Empire Motorcycles short showing the need sometimes to just get away and the freedom and escape motorcycles can offer. It showcases Old Empire Motorcycles first build the Pup being ridden for for first time on film, around the beautiful areas in and around Norwich, Suffolk. Visit - Old Empire Motorcycles | by – Ciaran [...]

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Custom BMW K75 by Moto Sumisura

Jake — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:07:20 +0000

The BMW K75 is not something an average custom motorbike builder would dare to customize. But that’s not the case with Frank from Moto Sumisura who has taken an old BMW K75 and transformed it into “Tatanka 75”. Before we get down to Frank’s build lets give you a brief history of the BMW K75. BMW [...]

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Honda CB750 by MotoHangar

Jake — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:31:29 +0000

Just when you thought you have seen all styles of custom bikes here comes MotoHangar’s latest creation Moto 750mh, a custom Honda CB750 completed in a ‘Brat‘ style. Based in Vienna, Virginia MotoHangar specializes in vintage older model Japanese motorcycles and custom Cafe Racers. The shop is owned and operated by restorer, repairer and customizer Pat [...]

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Ural Motorcycles & FreedomRoad Financial Offer

Jake — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:33:46 +0000

Ural Motorcycles & FreedomRoad Financial Offer Low Interest Zero Money Down Fall Retail

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Honda FMX 650 by Mr. Martini

Jake — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:52:15 +0000

This special custom Honda FMX 650 aka XMR Black is the conceptual evolution of the eldest XM created by Mr. Martini in 2011. It differs from XM for the starting bike is no longer a Honda XL600 but a Honda FMX 650. Using a sportier bike as a base with 17 inch rims, Showa suspensions [...]

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The W1910 Basque coast

Jake — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:40:52 +0000

Friends, Bikes, sun setting and magic occurs… W1910′s the witness through the eyes of Graham Kuhn. The essence itself of W1910 lurks here, hidden between muffler roars and those moments of grace of this day ending.. Smells like motor oil, hands in grease and poetry. Visit - W. 1910 | Vimeo - video For more [...]

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Ducati Monster 1100R by Arrick Maurice

Jake — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:06:35 +0000

What would be the most desirable iconic naked sportbike ? Answer to that would be the Ducati Monster, the aesthetic appeal and structural efficiency is what made this bike iconic. While most drawn to the Ducati Monster for its raw beauty and performance, many consider it a blank canvas, perfect for customization and personalization. The [...]

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Kawasaki W650 by Deus Ex Machina

Jake — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:31:17 +0000

The aesthetics of the Kawasaki W650 engine has always fascinated the custom motorcycle builders around the globe. The latest creation from Deus Ex Machina is based on a retro standard Kawasaki W650 and is named “Le Gicleur Noire’ French for, always bet on black. Deus Ex Machina’s builds can be spotted around the world with [...]

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Honda SL70 Scrambler

Jake — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:13:43 +0000

Todd Hunter from Northern California has taken a old stock Honda SL70 and transformed it into one heck of a scrambler. Honda SL70 was first introduced in 1971; it was a small motorcycle with a cradle frame and four-speed gearbox. According to Todd “I began riding motorcycles fairly late in life, I bought my first [...]

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Kawasaki W650 by Ton-up Garage

Jake — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:27:18 +0000

Kawasaki W650 based flat tracker named ‘Gold Digger’ has just rolled out from Ton-up Garage Portugal. Kawasaki’s W650 was designed to reflect the legacy of a Meguro motorcycle. Here’s Pedro to tell us about Ton-up Garages latest build “Since the beginning of Ton-up Garage we wanted to build a Flat Tracker. As we both (Pedro and [...]

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Ducati 900SS IE, MATADOR by Radical Ducati

Jake — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:50:09 +0000

If you hear rumbling and shaking on the streets of Spain, don’t worry it’s probably just Radical Ducati’s latest creation a Ducati 900SS IE named ‘MATADOR’. I am not sure about the Devil wearing Prada, but this MATADOR must be his getaway ride. Spanish custom motorbike builders keep getting more interesting each day, every time I [...]

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Deus Ex Machina by Seth C Brown

Jake — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:41:36 +0000

Deus Ex Machina is the tale of a man building the most beautiful, but most dangerous machine. Please note this is not Deus from Sydeny, this videos has been captured by Seth C Brown. Visit - Seth C Brown For more from Moto Rivista please follow us on twitter and like us on facebook!

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Custom BMW Motorcycle, La Deuxieme by Moto Sumisura

Jake — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 11:39:31 +0000

The custom motorcycle scene in Italy is full of surprises; every now and then we encounter something special. Today we are taking a look at Moto Sumisura’s custom BMW Motorcycle aka La Deuxieme. Moto Sumisura is located in Pavia, Italy and is the work of Franco (Frank) Augello. The story of Moto Sumisura and their [...]

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Triumph Bonneville T100 by Roland Sands Design

Jake — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:42:29 +0000

Roland Sands has just completed a tastefully customized Triumph Bonneville T100 for the Tony Hawk foundation. This Sunday the RSD customized Triumph Bonneville T100 will be auctioned at the Tony Hawk foundations Stand Up for Skateparks charity event. One lucky bidder will ride away with this custom 100th year anniversary Triumph Bonneville T100. RSD has [...]

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Untitled Motorcycles Commercial

Jake — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:00:49 +0000

LEAP FILMS have produced a 90-second Ad for the London based bespoke motorcycle maker, Untitled. Directed by Darren Statman, the film looks like a Bruce Davidson shoot populated by Fellini characters, as the viewer is taken on mesmerizing journey through a desolate London wasteland. ‘Our idea was to move away from the cliché montage of [...]

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Custom BMW R100RT by Cafe Racer Dreams

Jake — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:00:26 +0000

Introducing Cafe Racer Dreams latest creation a custom BMW R100RT aka Ruby Ring, a classic transformation of a BMW touring motorcycle. The BMW R100RT was first introduced in 1978, as BMW’s first “full-dress” tourer. Custom BMW Motorcycles are popping up all around the globe; known for its distinctive engine style and pioneered German engineering. BMW Motorcycles have [...]

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Italian custom SWM TL320 by Lorenzo Buratti

Jake — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:54:42 +0000

Here’s something new a classic Italian custom SWM TL320 motorcycle built by Lorenzo Buratti of Italy. Every now and then we are gob-smacked by Italian craftsmanship, I think there must be something magical in Italy’s water. To give you a little flashback, SMW was founded in 1971 by Piero Sironi and Fausto Vergani and was [...]

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Triumph Sprint 900 by Mr Martini

Jake — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:03:44 +0000

Verona based Mr Martini is a brand made out of sheer passion, dedication, research and unique creativity. Mr Martini lab sums up the long-time experience of Nicola Martini. The feature of the day a Triumph Sprint 900 aka Charlie was nurtured in the Mr Martini laboratory. It’s a place where things are not only created, [...]

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69 Triumph TR6 by Tommy Nasib

Jake — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:22:42 +0000

Today’s custom feature a ’69 Triumph TR6’ comes all the way from Finland. Built by custom motorbike builder Tommy Nasib, the Model TR6 is his third ground up build. Tommy Nasib built this fine ’69 Triumph TR6 for himself. It took him about 3 years to finish his project, with the biggest challenge during the [...]

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Moto Morini K2 by AD HOC Café Racers

Jake — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:24:31 +0000

It’s not that often you see a Moto Morini based Café Racer featured on Moto Rivista, although we are always on the hunt for them. David from AD HOC Café Racers must have read our mind because he has just sent us his custom creation a Moto Morini K2 Café Racer. Our telepathic communication must [...]

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LONG LIVE THE KINGS – Blitz Motorcycles

Jake — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:19:23 +0000

Short documentary shot on super 16mm relating the hopes and desires of those who go for a motorcycle road trip. A film by Clement Beauvais and Arthur de Kersauson, Directed by Clement Beauvais and Produced by Arthur de Kersauson. Visit – Blitz Motorcycles Like them on - Long Live The Kings For more please follow us [...]

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HD Board Track Racer by Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company

Jake — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:54:44 +0000

The 2012 AMD World Championships has revealed many amazing custom motorcycles from around the world. One of them is built by Mike Tomas of Kiwi Indian Motorcycle Company in Riverside, California. His board track racer called ‘Hendee Deviant’ took third place in the AMD World Championships production manufacturer class. Born in New Zealand, Mike Tomas [...]

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1956 FL Panhead by Customs from Jamesville

Jake — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:02:22 +0000

Copenhagen based Customs from Jamesville has it all Hotrods, shows and custom motorbikes. Building “Old School” custom bikes or restoring something like this ‘1956 FL Panhead‘ is what James does on a daily basis. According to James “This 1956 FL Panhead bike was kind of a barn find…..ish, it was in a barn but not [...]

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Old School Sportster, Petroleum Spirit

Jake — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:46:15 +0000

Working in a motorcycle workshop would be every passionate motorcycle enthusiasts dream. Jussi Lindgren from Finland has it all, a job at Mr. Moore Motorcycles as a mechanic & fabricator and a beautifully customized Old School Sportster. According to Jussi “This custom Sportster, which is called “Petroleum Spirit”, is my personal build. I have always [...]

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BMW R60/6 by Bobber Fucker

Jake — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:11:38 +0000

French custom motorcycle workshop “Bobber Fucker” and their custom BMW R60/6 have grabbed my attention. I don’t mind their unusual name “Bobber Fucker”, it’s easy to remember and good to draw attention. The custom shop is owned and operated by Fred whose day starts and ends with motorcycles. Fred has his own custom recipe which [...]

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RAD02 Imola Punto Due by Radical Ducati

Jake — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:42:10 +0000

When I look at Radical Ducati’s custom RAD02 Imola Punto Due, I think the Italian manufacturer Ducati may need some lessons from Spanish custom motorbike builder Pepo! So far I have seen a few classic transformations of Ducati bikes but this RAD02 Imola Punto Due is out of this world. If Gods ride Harley than Pepo’s [...]

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Honda Sport 90 Café Racer by Deus Ex Machina

Jake — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 22:10:39 +0000

Deus Ex Machina has taken a classic Honda Sport 90 and transformed it into a sleek sexy Café Racer. If you’re not in rush to get to get somewhere, the Honda S90 will get you to your destination in one piece! The Honda Sport 90 aka S90 was produced from 1964 to 1969 and was based [...]

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Motor Garage Goods Custom Yamaha SR400

Jake — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:31:45 +0000

As long as passionate men like Hiro are out there, creations like this custom Yamaha SR400 will keep appearing on Moto Rivista. Built by Japanese custom motorbike builder Motor Garage Goods; this custom Yamaha SR400 Street Tracker is one classic looking beauty. To give you a quick flashback, basically the SR400 is the same bike [...]

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BMW R100 MAGNUM by Kevils Speed Shop

Jake — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:23:24 +0000

Based in the English Riviera, today we would like to introduce you to Kevils Speed Shop. Founded by Kevin Hill, Kevils Speed Shop has a soft spot for old BMW boxers. I am sure lots of our readers have something in common with Kev and that’s a soft spot for BMW boxers. Built around a [...]

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BMW R100/7 ‘Green Hornet’ by Blitz Motorcycles

Jake — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:06:46 +0000

I like seeing story telling custom motorbikes, it’s an art and takes an artist to portray. Paris based Blitz Motorcycles BMW R100/7 ‘Green Hornet’ is a hand fabricated motorcycle, which tells the story of its journey to our time. Founded by Fred Jourden and Hugo Jezegabel in 2010, together, they conceive, customize and hand finish [...]

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Raven MotoCycles Hand Crafted Moto Guzzi

Jake — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:58:16 +0000

Today’s feature motorbike “Raven” is hand crafted by a visionary custom motorbike artist Jeff Gundlach of Raven MotoCycles. His mind-boggling custom build Raven features a combination of Moto Guzzi, Norton and Honda. The idea was to build something unique, powerful, lightweight, functional and above all a classic looking time traveling machine. According to Jeff Gundlach [...]

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Kawasaki 250TR by HEIWA Motorcycle

Jake — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:23:56 +0000

Many motorcycle manufacturers look in the past for design inspiration. The Japanese manufactured Kawasaki 250tr is a perfect example of vintage influence on a modern bike. This retro styled ‘street scrambler’ is everything we love about vintage bikes. Kawasaki 250tr is a simple, lightweight and stylish design which blends perfectly with nature. Just when we [...]

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Moto Guzzi V35 by Venier Customs

Jake — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:38:10 +0000

Throughout history Italian’s have been known for their Architecture, design and engineering but one thing in particular always grabs and maintains our interest, and that is Italian Motorcycles! Our excitement went into overload when we saw this custom Moto Guzzi V35 aka Diabola built by Venier Customs. Venier Customs designs are created through the art [...]

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2009 Triumph Bonneville by Cafe Racer Dreams

Jake — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:54:07 +0000

One motorcycle model in particular, the Triumph Bonneville has always managed to captivate the custom motorbike builders and enthusiasts around the world. Spanish custom motorbike builder Café Racer Dreams has been rolling out some amazing custom Triumph motorbikes. For todays feature we are taking a look at their custom 2009 Triumph Bonneville aka Corsair Project. [...]

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1964 Custom Triumph 650 for Ryan Reynolds

Jake — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 14:04:51 +0000

Custom Motorbike builder Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal Works (TFMW) and his team have rolled out a 1964 custom Triumph 650 called The 9 O’clock Gun for actor Ryan Reynolds. I am sure you all know who Ryan Reynolds is, for those who don’t… You can see Ryan Reynolds appearing in Safe house with [...]

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Custom Yamaha SR250 by Wesley

Jake — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:36:31 +0000

Customization is part of human nature; it comes with desire and challenges you to express your ideas and claim that individuality. Wesley from Hong Kong is the man who took the challenge of customizing something you may walk away from a ‘Yamaha sr250’ (old lady in bad condition!). According to Wesley “When I first saw [...]

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Moto Guzzi Nevada 750, Follet by Mr. Martini

Jake — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:53:02 +0000

Our custom craving has taken us all the way to Italy, Verona based Mr. Martini (Nicola Martini) has got a classic delicacy for our custom craves a Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 based Cafe Racer. At Moto Rivista we love the work of Mr. Martini, his custom crafted creations have a distinctive style. Not long ago [...]

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Yamaha XS400 by MotoHangar

Jake — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:33:43 +0000

A classic cafe style Yamaha XS400 has just rolled out of MotoHanger’s Washington DC garage. MotoHangar has already been featured on Moto Rivista with a few marvelous creations. The motorcycles MotoHangar build have a great sense of individuality. Their Suzuki GT550, Honduki was by far one of the most unique looking Suzuki’s we have ever [...]

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2012 AMD World Championship – Results

Jake — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:49:14 +0000

Top 3 in the 2012 AMD World Championship Freestyle class: Jeremy Cupps of LC Fabrications (left) (2nd place), newly-crowned World Champion Andreas Bergerforth of Thunderbike (center) and Samuele Reali of Abnormal Cycles (3rd place). For the first time an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer has scooped the custom motorcycle industry’s top design and engineering prize. Thunderbike, of Hamminkeln, [...]

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