If you’ve been yearning for a chance to try an Aprilia in anger on the racetrack, don’t miss one of these days. Begin press release: ...
Put your hand up if you?ve been to the Isle of Man TT. Now put it down, you look like a tit. If you?ve been, you?ll probably have a decent idea of ...
We all know that the cafe racer originated in Britain?but these days, the bikes themselves are just as likely to be Japanese. And one of the best Jap ...
Written by Martin Hodgson. The theory of Six Degrees of Separation supposes that everyone is six or fewer steps away from any other person in t ...
We?re all too aware that motorcycle media has a natural tendency to focus on fresh, Gucci machinery that not everyone can afford. It?s an industry fi ...
Yamaha’s bLU cRU of young, aspiring motocross and road-racing protégées assembled in Latina, Italy for a three day Masterclass designed to enc ...
The best-of-the-best rising road-racing stars took full advantage of Yamaha’s bLU cRU Masterclass in Latina, Italy where they learned new skills ...
We’re big fans of Pilot Motosport’s gear ? from its race suits down to the textile street gear. So, thanks to this deal, you have the oppo ...
A 2000 Excelsior-Henderson Super X Deadwood Special. Owner: Chris Backs, Santa Maria, California. Photos by the author. Have you ever dreamed of ownin ...
Glenn. H. Curtiss just after setting a speed record for the two-cylinder class. Images courtesy of the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum. January of 1907 found ...
Riding two-up on the new Yamaha Star Venture. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. Touring on a motorcycle is more fun if there?s someone else along to share the ...
What a rider decides when entering a corner will likely become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Believing you are capable of completing the curve is a powe ...
1965 BSA Starlite 75. Owner: Vincent Schardt, Danville, California. Cute name, BSA Beagle. Dog names for motorcycles were not unusual in England, as w ...
Kevil's Speed Shop ...
Yesterday we had an 80s endurance cafe racer and today it’s rally cars that are setting the scene. But not just any rally car; it’s ...
It?s not often we deviate from our café racer theme, but every now and then something pops up that warrants a mention. This street tracker styled Yam ...
Recast Moto ...
Here’s a movie idea. A BMW that’s owned by the chief of police gets purchased by a somewhat suspect hemp farmer who uses it for ?de ...
It looks like Kawasaki has hit a home run with its new Z900RS retro standard, and no-one in the press corps has even ridden it yet. It?s a homage to ...
I think of bags kind of like jeans - once you?re on to a good brand and fit you?re set, at least until you inevitably wear them to death. But, tryin ...
Hutchbilt ...
In our second big South-East Asian event for 2017, and easily one of the best shows all year, October saw us in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for two ...
The Japanese put on a show of force at the Tokyo Motor Show. Honda tore the wraps off its new Monkey and ‘Neo’ cafe racer concepts. Yamah ...
GT-MotoTriton 650 Pre Unit 1966 By GT-MotoOriginal Norton 1966 Featherbed Frame and Road Holder ForksHandbuilt oil tank from EnglandRestored Genuin Ga ...
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Finally, a state that acknowledges the growing popularity of off-road motorcycle use. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board opens almost 250 miles of ...
Shinko 804 front and 805 rear ADV motorcycle tires. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out a pair of Shinko 804/805 tires on my 2014 Triumph Tiger ...
Since the launch of Return of the Cafe Racers in 2006 we?ve published stories covering custom motorcycle builds from workshops all over the world. Tho ...
Retro Bikes Croatia ...
Rawhide CyclesHonda CB750 1971 By Rawhide Cycles"This is a nod to the hot rod muscle cars of the same era. Low, minimalistic and aggressive with ...
Written by Marlon Slack I?m trying to figure out the point when Indonesia stopped being a destination for drunken Australians to embarrass them ...
We?re suckers for fast, classic Italian machinery, and it doesn?t get much better than this: a sleek Ducati MH900e worked on by the best names in the ...
True to their Italian heritage, pursuing style, beauty and elegance, Dainese have released their new line, Settantadue. The new line embodies a contem ...
Written by Martin Hodgson It?s been a big week for Kawasaki retro remake fans with the release of the Z900rs in Tokyo to pay homage to the lege ...
We all love gushing over high-end custom motorcycles, but the truth is that these incredible machines cost real money to build. Which begs the questi ...
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame will split into two separate campuses. The Museum will undergo a major revitalization while the new, ...
The 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship will see changes to its points system where allocation is designed to create more competition thro ...
Honda GL1000 Concept For more than 40 years, the Gold Wing has been Honda’s flagship motorcycle. From the M1 “King of Kings” prototy ...
Forty years and five generations of the Honda Gold Wing: GL1000, GL1100, GL1200, GL1500 and GL1800. The following is a summary of significant models i ...
The all-new 2018 Honda Gold Wing, shown here in the top-line Tour DCT Airbag version, comes in four additional model variations with and without a top ...
The 2018 Yamaha Niken. Photo courtesy of Yamaha. At the 45th Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha unveiled the Niken, what they are calling a “Leaning Multi ...
Honda's CB750 may very well have held the title of the world's first superbike but it was Kawasaki that knocked them off their perch with the ...
Luis Moto ...
Yamaha?s XV750; been there, done that. Am I right" We?ve seen more cafe?d iterations of the good ol? Coffee Grinder than just about any ot ...
The cover star is the PRAËM x BMW S1000RR, one of the most popular motorcycles ever featured on Bike EXIF. We?ve also got Jamesville’s shovelh ...
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If there’s one American bike show that?s really been punching above its weight in the last year or two, it’s the Brooklyn Invitatio ...
We’re suckers for beautiful metalwork, but a good set of technical upgrades is just as likely to grab our attention. And seeing both boxes tick ...
How much does it cost to run a British Superbike team" Well, that was the exact question we posed to Steve ?Wilf? Moore ? the big dog at Moto Ra ...
Suzuki announced it is suspending factory support for the FIM World MXGP and All Japan Motocross championships. Suzuki will continuing to produce the ...
Berry Bads ...
Mule Motorcycles ...
I tried flat tracking a few months ago. I blitzed the first-timer?s field until someone pointed out that I was riding a bike with a front brake ...
Not ready to let go of the weekend" We’ve got the solution, and it involves a surfboard, the beach, and a cute little scooter. This little ...
In the world of Formula 1 racing, no one has ever looked as stylish on the track as the 1970?s Lotus John Player Special team. A liberal coat of black ...
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Being the biggest tyre manufacturer in the world, and after years of providing hoops to the world?s fastest riders MotoGP, you?d think Bridgestone wo ...
HB Custom ...
Time for a quick confession. Shaik Ridzwan was probably the first photographer featured on Pipeburn who really made us sit up and take notice. ...
The new SPIDI Evorider Leather Lady jacket looks to be a great option for women in search of a sportier jacket, and it’s available in five diff ...
We all know the big names in motorcycling. The companies that have pioneered two-wheeled transport for decades. Manufacturers like Triumph, Honda, Har ...
D-Town Cycles ...
Written by Martin Hodgson For nearly four decades the middleweight sportsbike was a staple of almost every manufacturer?s line up, often out se ...
Looking for a motorcycle to complement your classic Ferrari" Most guys would opt for something that’s also Italian and red?like a Ducati. ...
The AMA recognizes five new MotoAmerica series champions for the 2017 season including AMA Superbike Champion Toni Elias, Bazzaz Superstock 1000 Cham ...
In addition to international safety compliance standards, the FIM is launching their new Racing Homologation Program for helmets that sets more innova ...
Updated for 2018, the Ducati Monster 821 is now Euro4 compliant and it gets a styling refresh, a full-color TFT display and an optional quickshifter. ...
Beautiful and historic Port Townsend, Washington, marks the start of the aquatic portion of State Route 20 on a 30-minute ferry ride to Whidbey Island ...
The European ?Sultans of Sprint? race series is open to anyone with an air-cooled European twin and a penchant for insanity. Rather than just a ...
When the R nineT was on the drawing board, BMW engineers made sure it was easy to modify. And that custom-friendliness has become a core part of the ...
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider, Marvin Musquin, demonstrated a dominating performance and won the $1 million prize, awarded only to the racer who f ...
A bit of insight into The Motor Co.’s third-quarter 2017 results. Begin Press Release: Harley-Davidson Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results U. ...
Yamaha will be premiering a number of interesting new models at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show ranging from e-bikes and motorcycles to Leaning Multi-Wheele ...
Milestone and Feld Entertainment Inc. have partnered to create a new motorcycle racing game, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Vidogame. ...
The 2018 Zero model lineup. California-based Zero Motorcycles has announced its 2018 lineup, with faster charging, greater range, increased power and ...
This whole adventure began when my partner in crime, Blake Bailey, a recreational custom motorcycle builder and founder Motobailey Shoe Co. bet me tha ...
One One Customs ...
Triumph Bonneville 2009 By Mean Machines"The plan for the bike was to create a true vintage looking bike using a modern Bonnie. this requires a s ...
?Make me a Cafe Racer?. It’s undoubtedly the most fool-proof brief a bike builder can get. Jose Rosell from Spain’s XTR Pepo probab ...
Most customs start out as old bikes in dire need of resurrection. Taking a grinder to an old beater is cheaper than tearing into a brand new machine, ...
Rocket Supreme ...
Steel Bent Customs ...
Limey Bikes ...
As always at this time of year, Harley have just wheeled out their 2018 models to the world’s eager press. Sure they look cool but all we ...
The more we hear about driverless cars, trucks, trains and everything else, the more we wonder what will happen to us motorcyclists" Not to worry ...
The Indian Spirit Lake Experience Center showcases past and present Indian motorcycles. Since roaring out of the gate with its Polaris-backed relaunch ...
Bullit Garage ...
Studio MotorKawasaki ER6N 2013 By Studio MotorWritten by Donny Ariyanto?Simple but sweet? is one way to sum up our portfolio of custom motorcycles. To ...
Your average motorcycle is made up of around 2000 individual parts. And any customiser worth their salt will have to consider each and every on ...
Craig Rodsmith is one of the elite few that truly deserves to have an ego…but doesn’t. According to photographer Grant Schwingle, the Aus ...
