Modern retros are extremely popular at the moment and it’s not hard to see why. These bikes come with classic vintage aesthetics, the reliability of a modern bike, a few of today’s bells and whistles and they’re built to be easily modified and customized. But just because customization can be done easily on these bikes doesn’t mean it always is. …
Expensive and Shiny – 2017 Ducati Monster S4R “Infinita”
Last year, an appropriately-named Italian shop called Metalbike Garage decided to rebody a Ducati Monster. They apparently went a little overboard as they ended up making three rear subframes with different bodywork, as well. It’s shiny, and it’s very expensive – what do you think about it?
Custom Streetfighter – 2003 Buell XB9S
Most custom street fighters you find online are born out of a lazy effort to clean-up a set of thrashed fairings more often than they’re built out of an ambition to purposefully actualize a vision of something cool. This custom Buell however unmistakably falls into that seldom-seen latter-category. This heavily-modded 2003 XB9S has had all kinds of work done to …
Custom Adventurer – 1981 BMW R80GS
Thanks to a slight bump in power (67-70 horsepower) and a decrease in weight (dry weight of 369 pounds), the seller calls this a Hot Rod R80GS. Would you ride it?
Roland Sands Design Custom – 2005 Harley-Davidson Night Train FXSTBI
Roland Sands Designs has been designing award-winning riding-gear and performance parts as well as building countless award-winning custom bikes of just about every type. To model the myriad of aftermarket and performance parts for the Harley-Davidson Softail, an engineer at RSD has built this beautiful custom 2005 Night Train Softail made up of almost two dozen RSD components. While anyone …
The Gulf Classic – 2006 Ducati Monster 1000S
While it may be listed as a 2006 “Built Monster 1000s”, I’m calling this build “the Gulf Classic” for what should be obvious reasons.
1972 Yamaha RD/R5 Cafe Racer
Post Sale Update: This RD/R5 sold for $3,050 after 27 bids on eBay. This lovely little cafe combines a RD350 motor with a R5 frame, and it features some great mechanical modifications though the paint has seen better days.
Ending Soon – GT Moto Lady Brutale
Moto-personality Alicia “The MotoLady” Elfving has teamed up with Sofi Tsingos of GT Moto to create this gorgeous, heavily-customized 2014 MV Agusta Brutale 800 that can be yours for as little as $25. Instead of just building another bad-ass build in today’s world that’s oversaturated with Instagram-worthy modern customs, Alicia and Sofi did something really cool (and admirable), they set …
1975 Honda CB750F Super Sport Custom
Honda’s CB750 was a game changer when it was first released, but by 1975 the bike had been overshadowed by the Kawasaki Z1. Honda responded with the F Super Sport alongside the K5 model. The F got a new gas tank, a rear disc brake, and a 4-into-1 exhaust. Other modifications improved horsepower and the chassis – Cycle magazine said …
“Krazy KZ” – 1978 Kawasaki KZ400
Built by Seth Hensler, this KZ400 was originally acquired for just $100 before he customized it into what you see here. There’s several clever bit, including a tail section made from a BMX helmet and a speedo from an airplane that’s driven off a pitot tube which measures air speed.
2000 AXR 1200 Cafe Sportster
View PostEnding Soon – 1993 Ducati 900SS Cafe Racer
This 900SS was cosmetically customized by the seller – he finished a month ago but needs to sell this for financial reasons. What do you think of it?
Period Custom – 1940 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Chopper
In the 60s, this Knucklehead was chopped up to become the “40 Knuckle.” The seller has owned it for the last 30 years, and he knows who owned it going back a previous 20 – he loves knowing the provenance of this bike and I’m sure the next owner will appreciate that as well.
Big Twin Custom – 1931 Harley-Davidson VL
Post Sale Update: This custom VL sold for $22,000 after 25 bids on eBay. This beautiful VL is currently setup as a flat tracker but it’s titled/registered and it comes with everything needed to run it on the street as well. I really hope the next owner decides to go the street route, but I’ll love this bike either way.
Resto Mod – 1978 Kawasaki KZ650
Post Listing Update: This KZ650 did not meet reserve despite 6 bids up to $3,150. Built by Tom Law of Outlaw Custom Motors, this KZ650 has been restomodded with an updated suspension – would you ride it?