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YZ426 Motor, CRF250R Frame – BBR 426 Hybrid

In Custom, Japan, Off-Road by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

One of only three ever made, this Brown Brothers Racing “YZ426S” is a truly fascinating hybrid motocrosser. Marrying the lightweight aluminum-frame from the (early-2000’s) nimble Honda CR250R with the Yamaha YZ426F’s proven power plant to deliver this high-performance made-to-order dirt-goer that sold for $20k back in the early 2000’s. Combining the best of both worlds, it’s not hard to see …

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Big Cafe Racer – 1976 Honda Goldwing

In Cafe Racer, Custom, Japan by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

When you think about cafe-builds, Honda likely comes to mind, however the name: Goldwing, probably not so much. Nonetheless this unusual cafe example boasts the classic 999cc GL1000 Goldwing powerplant from 1976. This old school Honda-tourer has undergone a complete rebuild from the ground up with all the metal being blasted and repainted before piecing together this odd two-wheeler. As …

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Street Legal H2R Replica – 1974 Kawasaki H2

In Custom, Japan, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This H2R replica was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Kawasaki has brought back the H2R name with their new missile-on-wheels, but for fans of two-stroke machinery the three letters represent a legendary racer based on the H2 triple. This is a restomod replica with a custom frame and modern components in the suspension, brakes, …

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1 of 9 – Bandit9 Eve

In Custom, Japan, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

Bandit9 is by far one of the most creative companies building motorcycles today. Their designs are objectively unique and creative as hell. Though Bandit9’s bikes are technically small production runs, these machines are still pretty rare and incredibly well priced considering the quality and character of their motorcycles.

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Unexpected Chopper – 1960s BMW R50S

In Cruiser, Custom, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: The listing was removed. The R50S was the little brother of the legendary R69S, and it was a relatively rare motorcycle in BMW’s history as just 1,634 were produced 1960 and 1962. In 1981, one of those few were turned into a chopper, and it served as a daily rider until recently. I’m almost speechless.

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Heavily Customized – 2014 Honda Grom

In Custom, Japan, Small Displacement by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

It’s not often that you see small displacement bikes like the Honda Grom undergo such extreme and extensive customization but that’s exactly what this seller has done. The vast majority of the mods on this custom Grom are cosmetic but a handful of components have been thrown into the mix to improve the little guy’s performance as well. While I …

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Street Legal Road Racer – 2007 Aprilia SXV550

In Custom, Italy, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Aprilia’s SXV550 was an absolute monster that journalists fell in love with as soon as it was released. A supermoto with a powerful V-Twin, excellent components, and race-bred pedigree: the bike had already won the S2 World Supermoto Championship as a prototype before it was released to the world. Unfortunately, the early bikes had serious issues with the sealant used …