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Indian Motorcycle Scout Sixty Tracker by Anvil 3

Anvil Motociclette Scout Sixty, Shrimp – Nostalgic Flat Tracker

With Albert 'Shrimp' Burns as inspiration - Italian metalistic style gurus Anvil Motociclette stripped a 2018 Indian Scout Sixty to its bare bones. The result is a 21st century boardtracker custom. ... Read More...

ABOUT THAT CUSTOM YOU WANT TO BUILD – ADVICE

The man, Big Brother or the nanny state; call it what you will, they all seem hell-bent on turning motorcycles into noiseless jelly moulds. You only have to look at current legislative hoops concerning noise, fuel evaporation and emissions [the big three], that manufacturers currently have to jump through. ... Read More...

Wheels & Waves 2019 Road To Wheels & Waves

WHEELS & WAVES 2019: BIKES, SURF, SKATE, MUSIC, RACES & MORE

Wheels & Waves 2019: The custom motorcycle & lifestyle festival returns to the shores of Biarritz, France. More motorcycles, surfing, races, art and music.... Read More...

FROM CONCEPT TO STREET, HUSQVARNA’S SVARTPILEN 701 HITS THE MARK

Husqvarna Motorcycles and I go back a long way. I recall back in the early 80s, revving the bolts off one, and enjoying that distinct 2-stroke aroma as it chew... Read More...

Goldtop ‘Bobber’ – The Rocker Jacket Evolved

In 1978, a buddy of mine gave me my first bike leather, an ancient Goldtop. The gold quilted lining was ripped, the pockets were worn through, but the word Rocker was still clearly visible across the back from holes left by long-departed chrome studs.... Read More...

Harley-Davidson Prepare to Embark on a Road Less Travelled

"It’s too small, and the engine doesn't look right. It’s not a real Harley." Do these quotes sound familiar? They are, in fact, remarks aimed at the launch of ... Read More...

Fantic Caballero 500 Flat Tracker [helmet in hand]

Fantic Prepares to Dish the Dirt with the Launch of the Caballero

The EICMA show in Milan is a great event for putting the cat amongst the pigeons. If a motorcycle manufacturer wants to get feedback on a concept bike, the Ita... Read More...