Upgrading your suspension and brakes is a hassle-free way to eke more handling performance out of your motorcycle. But if you have the time and money, why not go the whole hog? This Honda CB900F from HB-Custom in Germany sports several upgraded parts—but its biggest drawcard is its race-bred Rau frame. If you’re not familiar,…
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If we had to use one word to describe the bikes that roll out of Holger Breuer’s workshop, it would be ‘crisp.’ Whether he’s building a bobber or a scrambler, the man behind HB-Custom has an eye for perfect proportions and liveries that pop. Even when he’s working with a tired old Suzuki dual-sport as…
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It’s hard to deny the allure of a rally motorcycle. Every inch of it is built to perform, and every part on it serves a specific function. Add it all up, and it’s a total vibe; the very definition of form following function. It’s little wonder then, that many modern adventure bikes take styling cues…
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It’s not unusual for creative types to butt heads with their clients over design decisions. That includes custom motorcycle builders too—which is why some of them prefer to work without a brief, and an elite few even refuse to take commissions at all. HB-Custom’s Holger Breuer is usually happy to take some direction, but he…
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Creating a knockout recipe takes a lot of trial and error. But once you nail it, everyone wants a taste—which is why…
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The sequel is seldom as good as the original movie, but the opposite is usually true with custom motorcycles. Taking another crack…
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For custom motorcycle builders that skew towards older bikes, nothing satisfies quite like finding a clean, low-mileage donor. But finding a motor…
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We’re always intrigued to see what custom motorcycle builders get up to when there’s no brief, or client, involved. Personal projects either…
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The major manufacturers are constantly mining the custom scene to produce stylish new motorcycles, so it’s getting harder for riders to choose…
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With clean lines and timeless styling, the Honda CB500 Four is one of the most fetching machines the Japanese marque has ever…
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One of the things I love most about the new wave custom scene is the healthy mix of professional and garage builders.…
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