In partnership with Accossato Racing, MetalBike Garage created the MBG_001 concept out of a Triumph T595 Speed Triple. Metalbike was founded by Simone Lecca, former member of storied Italian design firm Bertone.
Surprise ADV – 2006 Suzuki SV1000
The SV1000 wasn’t as popular as the SV650, but it offered a lot of the same benefits with a bit more oomph right off the dealer floor. This one’s quite a bit different than how Suzuki chose to offer the machine, as it’s been converted to an unexpected ADV machine.
“Double Espresso” – 2005 Ducati Monster Custom
Created by Chris Stout of Stout Engineering, this custom Ducati Monster is called Double Espresso and it’s been featured on sites such as Pipeburn and Revival Cycles.
MV/SV – 2001 Suzuki SV650 Custom
7-29-21 Update: One final update, as this bike’s now going for no reserve and it’s guaranteed to find a new home – find it with bidding up to $3,900 in Santa Monica, California here on Iconic Motorbike Auctions.
“Stars & Stripes” – 1970 Harley-Davidson XR750 Custom
Featured in the August 2009 issue of Cycle World, this XR750 custom was called “Stars & Stripes” – you can probably guess where the name came from.
ThunderDuc – 2006 Ducati Sport Classic Custom
Built by Chris Gorel, this Sport Classic custom is called the ThunderDuc.
1977 Yamaha RD400 Custom
The RD400 came about when Yamaha made the RD350 a bit bigger in 1976 – displacement was 399cc. Thanks to 44 horsepower, the bigger RD was capable of hitting the ton with a top speed of 105 miles per hour. Most people know the 400 simply for being an easier to ride upgrade over the 350, but it was also …
2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200 Custom
The XR1200 was Harley-Davidon’s sportiest offering for years, but this example was taken much further in 2014 by Shaw Speed and Custom, who were inspired by HD’s classic race machines wearing the #3 of Cal Rayborn. What do you think of the final result?
“RSD Racester Sportster” – 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster Custom
Built by Roland Sands Design, this Sportster has been turned into what they call the “Racester” – they debuted it back at Born Free 4 in 2012. What do you think of the final product?
1982 Ducati Bajohr 1000SS
Alfred Bajohr was a German engineer who made a name for himself by customizing Moto Guzzis and Ducatis in the endless pursuit of speed. He built a limited number of street bikes and race bikes – the seller of this street bike claims that “from 1979 to 1983 one motorcycle per year was built according to Customer specifications.”
2018 Curtiss Zeus Prototype
In 2017, Confederate Motorcycles made the dramatic change of renaming themselves to Curtiss. Then they made an even bigger change: they announced that they were switching from gigantic V-Twin engines to electric motorcycles. Their prototype to show the world what they had in store was the Zeus, a concept that was awarded the “Innovation Award” at the 2018 Quail Motorcycle …
Built to Tour – 2019 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
The seller customized this bike to go around the world but he “only made it as far as Costa Rica and back due to COIVD border restrictions.” Will you try to complete the journey?
“Zucati” – 1978 Suzuki GS750 Custom
Originally built to be shown at the 2018 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas, this custom GS750 was dubbed “Zucati” because it features the suspension, wheels, and single-sided swingarm from a Ducati 1098. What do you think of the end result?
Restomod In Canada – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Built by the current 500c production class Bonneville Land Speed Record Holder and offered by the current SCTA 500/350 production record holders (as well as the 350 AMA national record holder), this incredible Gamma is said to power wheelie in 3rd gear. Purists need not apply, but two-stroke junkies should be right at home.
1986 BMW R80 Custom
In the seller’s words, this “is one of the most properly sorted BMW cafe racers you’re likely to come across. If I were to list out all of the work/details that went into this bike, I’d be here all night…and would still inevitably miss a ton. This is NOT one of the hacked together BMW cafe racers that seem to …