Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Renchlist: Renchlist is a moto-culture website for new-wave custom, neo-retro, vintage and classic motorcycle aficionados. Renchlist’s content covers various moto-culture topics, including profiles of custom bike builders, insights into new motorcycles, vintage-inspired riding gear, and product reviews. In addition, Renchlist features a custom workshop repository, making it a valuable resource for those looking to commission custom bike builds or enjoy photography of exquisite custom bikes. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://renchlist.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Are Retro Helmets Any Good?](https://renchlist.com/are-retro-helmets-any-good/): Retro helmets score just as well in crash tests as modern ones. However you'll have to make at least one compromise. - [What is a Retro Helmet?](https://renchlist.com/what-is-a-retro-helmet/): A retro helmet looks like the 1960s or 70s. Here's what's actually under the shell, and the three styles you can buy. - [Are Retro Helmets Noisy When Riding?](https://renchlist.com/are-retro-helmets-noisy-when-riding/): Yes, broadly, most retro helmets are comparatively noisier than modern-looking counterparts when riding. Nonetheless, many are less noisy than they used to be. Let me explain. - [What is the New Honda Retro Style Motorcycle?](https://renchlist.com/what-is-the-new-honda-retro-style-motorcycle/): The latest retro style motorcycle from Honda is the CB1000F, a four-cylinder, sporty roadster that channels the 1979 CB750F Freddie Spencer rode in AMA Superbike racing. - [There Isn’t Anything Rough about Rough Crafts x Shotgun 650 – Ultra-Limited Edition Royal Enfield](https://renchlist.com/rough-crafts-x-shotgun-650-limited-run-royal-enfield/): One hundred lucky riders got their hands on the Rough Crafts x Shotgun 650. Here's the lowdown on this ultra-limited edition from Royal Enfield. - [Bought Not Built: Speed Twin TFC – Triumph’s Fifth Factory Custom](https://renchlist.com/speed-twin-tfc-fifth-triumph-factory-custom/): Triumph's Speed Twin 1200 TFC, the latest Modern Classic, a limited-edition, luxuriously finished off-the-shelf custom cafe racer is bound to be a hit. - [Not a Slim Silhouette In Sight: Silk Road Dispatch Pant](https://renchlist.com/silk-road-dispatch-motorcycle-trousers/): Wide and straight, the Silk Road Dispatch trouser reflects today's fashionable cut for men, but adds a protective layer to keep you safe on moto adventures. - [Workshop Spotlight: Restrained & Refined Dirty Cats Motorcycles, London](https://renchlist.com/dirty-cats-motorcycles-london/): A trio of bike builders in East Putney, turning out understated Harley and Triumph customs, plus full servicing for both marques. Worth a stop if you ride either in London. - [Is this a Hyperbike? Diamond Atelier Ultron – Electroluminescent 205 bhp Custom Revealed at Goodwood FOS](https://renchlist.com/diamond-atelier-ultron-hyperbike-da22/): Munich's Diamond Atelier turned up at Goodwood with a 205bhp road-legal prototype that glows. The workshop's calling it a hyperbike. Here's a closer look at the Ultron. - [Surely a Misquote? Norton Atlas Middleweight Adventure Bike Costs Just £8,250](https://renchlist.com/norton-atlas-middleweight-adventure-bike-costs-just-8250/): Norton's first adventure bike starts at £8,250, placing it within reach of most riders. Here's what the Atlas offers and why the strategy makes sense. - [Allen Millyard Clears Workshop Space: Viper V10 Sells for £149,500](https://renchlist.com/allen-millyard-viper-v10-sold-auction/): Allen Millyard's wild, road-legal, 207mph, 8.0-litre Viper V10 has sold for six figures at the National Motorcycle Museum and it's staying in Britain. - [Colossal Collapse: Superbike Factory Closure – Suggestion of Inevitability](https://renchlist.com/superbike-factory-collapses/): Despite attempts to rescue, Superbike Factory, self-styled as Europe's largest used motorcycle dealer, has gone into administration, leaving customers and staff in the lurch. - [Pando Moto Twin Leather Jacket Review – Road Tested over 620 miles: Looks and Excellent Performance](https://renchlist.com/pando-moto-twin-leather-jacket-review/): I put Pando Moto's classic-cut, CE-rated AA Twin Leather jacket through its paces on 620 miles of twisty A and B roads. Find out if its performance matches its beautiful looks. - [Hedon Psilo Explorer: The ADV Helmet Reimagined](https://renchlist.com/hedon-psilo-explorer-retro-adventure-helmet/): Hedon's first adventure helmet is a low-profile reimagining of the ADV helmet. If you ride an adventure or scrambler bike and you've been quietly envious of what Hedon's been doing for cafe racer riders for years, this lid's for you. - [The Demise of the Pedelec? Why AOTOS is Betting Big on its ‘Human Mobility Robot’](https://renchlist.com/aotos-flux-x26-human-mobility-robot/): Meet the AOTOS Flux X26 - a bridge between e-bike and e-motorcycle. It's a high-torque, wheelie-capable road and off-road machine with aerospace-grade design and smart digital hardware that doesn't require a licence. Here's how to own one. - [Old Empire Motorcycles x Royal Enfield: The Seriously Stripped-Back Interceptor 650 Custom](https://renchlist.com/old-empire-motorcycles-interceptor-650-custom/): In 2018, Royal Enfield commissioned Old Empire Motorcycles to re‑imagine the very first production Interceptor 650. The result was a masterclass in custom motorcycle building. - [Thornton Hundred K&N Triumph Bobber – £30,000, Custom Motorcycle Giveaway](https://renchlist.com/kn-filters-thornton-hundred-triumph-bobber-giveaway/): This £30,000, performance-tuned Triumph Bobber, built by Thornton Hundred for K&N Filters, could be yours with a £25 or €30 purchase. - [Pando Moto Air Tate Jacket Review – Road Tested ~540 Miles – Great Performer](https://renchlist.com/pando-moto-air-tate-jacket-review-road-tested/): This Pando Moto Air Tate jacket review reveals why you should consider a mesh motorcycle jacket for spring and summer riding. - [Benefits of an Aftermarket Motorcycle Exhaust – Looks, Sound and Performance](https://renchlist.com/benefits-of-aftermarket-motorcycle-exhaust/): Aftermarket motorcycle exhausts can transform the rear end appearance and the sound of your bike. But what about performance? In this article we'll explore the main performance benefits to upgrading your exhaust. - [Bell Bullitt GT – In-Depth First Look: Return of the Retro King](https://renchlist.com/bell-bullitt-gt-helmet-first-look/): The Bell Bullitt GT is the eagerly anticipated successor to the original Retro Helmet King - a favourite of retro riders. Can the new helmet retain the crown? Here's an in-depth first look. - [Riders: Customs, Classic & Retro Bikes #001](https://renchlist.com/custom-classic-retro-riders-001/): In the inaugural Riders feature, we have a selection of Triumph customs and riders with a standout MV Agusta F3 café racer from Japan - all chosen purely for aesthetics and composition. - [Handcrafted Heaven: CCM x Hedon – Limited Edition Tracker & Roadster](https://renchlist.com/ccm-motorcycles-hedon-roadster-and-tracker/): CCM Motorcycles and Hedon Helmets team up again to create stunning, ultra-limited edition Tracker and Roadster variations, echoing the Hedon's 2025 design theme. - [Malle London Morgan Tool Roll: Refined Roadside Repairs](https://renchlist.com/malle-london-morgan-motorcycle-tool-roll/): Malle London's Morgan tool roll collection is a refined take on a road trip essential — merging classic British design executed with meticulous craftsmanship. - [Beast from Bologna: Ducati XDiavel V4 2025 First Look](https://renchlist.com/ducati-xdiavel-v4-2025-first-look/): Ducati unveils its new XDiavel, expected in May 2025. It's lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. Here's a first look at this muscle cruiser. - [Magni 750S Tributo: Spirit of MV Agusta’s 70s’ Superbike](https://renchlist.com/magni-750s-tributo-mv-agusta-tribute/): The Magni 750S Tributo blends seventies' superbike looks with contemporary performance. This MV Agusta 750S tribute offers an enticing alternative for collectors and riders. - [Cyril Despres’ Works KTM 690 Dakar Rally-Winning Bike Sold](https://renchlist.com/cyril-despres-ktm-690-rally-bike-sold/): Cyril Despres' works KTM 690 Rallye sold at auction for €51,750. This is the motorcycle that claimed victory in 2007 - the last 'true' Paris-Dakar Rally. - [Langen Motorcycles Lightspeed & LS12 Turbo – Crowdfund for Record-Breaking Motorcycle](https://renchlist.com/langen-motorcycles-lightspeed-turbo-crowdfunding/): Langen Motorcycles is crowdfunding its next phase of development to complete Two Stroke orders, build the Lightspeed and a (potentially) record-breaking machine, the LS12 Turbo. - [Retro Electric Dream: Deus x Zero Motorcycles – Custom Zero SR/S](https://renchlist.com/deus-custom-zero-sr-s/): Zero and Deus Ex Machina's custom SR/S café racer challenges perceptions of electric bikes while offering a scintillating glimpse into a future celebrating the past. - [Art of Mobility: MV Agusta Rides Free from KTM](https://renchlist.com/art-of-mobility-mv-agusta-control/): Good news for MV Agusta motorcycle owners and fans - the Sardarov family-owned brand reaches an agreement with KTM (PIERER Mobility AG). - [Hedon DGR Helmet: Design & Win The 2025 Official Ride Helmet](https://renchlist.com/hedon-dgr-helmet-design/): Hedon and the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride celebrate a 10-year partnership by offering riders the chance to design the official 2025 ride helmet. - [Motorcycle Sales UK: Fastest Growing Segment – Modern Classics](https://renchlist.com/motorcycle-sales-uk-numbers/): The UK fastest growing segment for motorcycle sales in the UK, in December 2024 was not what you might have expected. Modern Classic motorcycles saw an increase of... - [Best Black Friday Motorcycle Deals 2025 – Save up to 70% – Retro, Classic & Custom Riders Edition](https://renchlist.com/black-friday-motorcycle-deals/): For retro, custom and classic motorcycle riders, Black Friday deals are few and far between — but we’ve rounded them up and they’re no less magnificent. - [JD One Helmet: One Bold 70s-Inspired Lid to Rule Them All](https://renchlist.com/john-doe-jd-one-helmet-one/): John Doe's JD One Helmet maybe the only helmet you'll ever need. Here's a first look at this gorgeous, seventies-inspired lid. - [Pando Moto Onyx Gloves Review: Looking Great 600 Miles Later](https://renchlist.com/pando-moto-onyx-gloves-review/): Pando Moto Onyx Gloves are minimalist style, lightweight, warm weather motorcycle gloves. Are they worth it? Find out in this 600-mile review. - [Small Displacement Joy: 1974 Honda CB200 Café Racer](https://renchlist.com/honda-cb200-cafe-racer-william-tisnes/): A first time builder transformed a trusty Honda CB200 commuter into a striking small displacement cafe racer. - [Motorcycle Security: 6 Ways to Keep Your Bike Safe](https://renchlist.com/motorcycle-security-gps-tracking/): If you're like most riders, motorbike security (bike theft) is a concern. Considering this, Renchlist has joined forces with one of the leading motorcycle smart tracker brands, Monimoto. - [5 DOs & DON’Ts: Retro Motorbike Gifts](https://renchlist.com/motorbike-gifts-dos-donts/): Finding the perfect gift for riders of retro, custom and classic bikes can be a challenging head-scratcher. Here's a list of five DOs and DON'Ts to steer you in the right direction. - [Goldtop Predator Gloves Review (16,000 Miles) – Perfect for Summer](https://renchlist.com/goldtop-predator-gloves-review/): Blending classic charm with modern safety, Goldtop England's Predator gloves promise comfort, style and CE-certified protection. Here's an in-depth review. - [Bell Bullitt Alternatives: Three-ish… Budget-Friendly Lookalikes](https://renchlist.com/bell-bullitt-alternatives/): Here are three budget-friendly vintage-style helmets that make excellent alternatives to the Bell Bullitt. - [BMW R 12 nineT – The Bavarian Marque Teases New Roadster](https://renchlist.com/r-12-ninet-bmw-motorrad-teases-r-ninet-heir/): BMW Motorrad's new R 12 nineT is set to launch at the end of 2023 taking over from the R nineT. Here's what we know so far. - [Goldtop DGR Merchandise: Co-Branded Gear Supports DGR Ride](https://renchlist.com/goldtop-supports-dgr-with-co-branded-merchandise/): Goldtop England is backing The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with limited edition co-branded Goldtop x DGR gear plus sponsorship of the Bishop's Stortford ride to support men's health. - [Belstaff Trialmaster History: An Icon of Endurance](https://renchlist.com/belstaff-history-an-icon-of-endurance/): As the iconic Trialmaster jacket celebrates its 75th anniversary, we explore Belstaff’s story - [Belstaff Trialmaster 75 – Limited Edition Collection](https://renchlist.com/belstaff-trialmaster-75-limited-editions/): Belstaff, the iconic British outerwear and moto clothing brand launches three limited-edition Trialmaster designs to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the jacket. - [Praga Motorcycle ZS 800 Car Marque’s Retro Roadster](https://renchlist.com/praga-motorcycle-zs-800/): Praga the maker of the Bohema hypercar built a motorcycle, the Praga ZS800. It's an exquisite ode to the 1928 Praga BD 500 - [Shoei EX-Zero: Eighties-Inspired Retro MX Helmet](https://renchlist.com/shoei-ex-zero-eighties-inspired-retro-mx-helmet/): Shoei's Ex-Zero vintage-inspired motocross helmet offers and excellent option for scrambler riders. Here's why. - [Retro Motorcycle Gear: The Best Suppliers](https://renchlist.com/retro-motorcycle-gear-stores-suppliers-retailers/): There's been a surge in retro motorcycle gear brands in the last decade. Here's a round-up of stores that sell vintage-inspired moto gear. - [Atwyld Alltime Moto Jacket 2.0: A Kevlar-Lined Style Statement](https://renchlist.com/atwyld-alltime-womens-leather-motorcycle-jacket/): Atwyld's Alltime Moto Jacket 2.0 is made for women by women. It is a testament to a thoughtful design that combines function and style. - [EICMA 2022: Modern Classic & Neo-Retro Motorcycles MY2023](https://renchlist.com/eicma-retro-motorcycles-news/): EICMA 2022 saw the release of several new modern classic and neo-retro motorcycles. Here is a roundup of the most noteworthy retro bike launches and model updates. ## Pages - [How Renchlist Reviews Motorcycle Gear](https://renchlist.com/how-renchlist-reviews-motorcycle-gear/): At Renchlist, we review retro and urban motorcycle gear after using each piece the same way you do - for a minimum of 500 miles, but usually far more. (That's about 12 ½ hours in the saddle.) - [Massive Deals: Motorcycle Bluetooth Headsets](https://renchlist.com/cardo-systems-motorcycle-bluetooth-headsets/): Refined and robust motorcycle communication that delivers. Bluetooth speakers and headsets that connect riders with flawless clarity. Built for real roads, real weather and real riders. - [Riders: Get an Insurance Quote for Your Retro, Classic or Custom Motorbike](https://renchlist.com/motorcycle-insurance-comparison-confused/): Don't pay more than you should for motorcycle insurance. - [Muc-Off: The Ultimate Care for Your Motorcycle](https://renchlist.com/ultimate-motorcycle-care-maintenance-muc-off-uk/): No matter where or what you ride, Muc-Off has you covered.From the signature pink Motorcycle Cleaner to a full range of protectants, lubes and beyond, Muc-Off offers everything you need for total motorcycle care. - [Shorts](https://renchlist.com/web-stories/) - [Join the Renchlist Community](https://renchlist.com/newsletter/) - [Writers & Contributors](https://renchlist.com/about/writers-contributors/): While Nate Kwarteng is the primary writer for Renchlist, several ardent motorcycle enthusiasts and content creators worldwide have contributed over the years. Their diverse backgrounds and insights have greatly enriched the site’s content. - [Affiliate Disclosure](https://renchlist.com/affiliate-disclosure/): Renchlist is an independent site, supported by its readers through advertising and affiliate marketing. It utilises affiliate marketing, in part, to fund the site. We've partnered with a selection of affiliate networks. - [Submit Your Workshop](https://renchlist.com/submit-your-workshop/): Renchlist is building the definitive repository of the finest custom motorcycle workshops worldwide — connecting riders with custom bike builders, bringing dream machines to life. - [Cookie Policy](https://renchlist.com/cookie-policy/): This site uses cookies - small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. 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Here's a list of the best options for custom & retro riders. ## Stories - [Best-Looking Retro Motorcycle Helmets [Descending Order]](https://renchlist.com/web-stories/best-looking-retro-helmets-in-descending-order/): Here are the 8 best-looking ECE 22.06 and DOT-approved retro motorcycle helmets, you can buy in 2025 - in descending order. See the full story at Renchlist. - [An 800-Mile Review: Merlin Nomad Waxed Cotton Motorcycle Jacket](https://renchlist.com/web-stories/merlin-nomad-jacket-review/): Renchlist put the Merlin Nomad jacket through its paces. Here's an 800-mile review of this vintage-styled, waxed cotton, adventure and urban motorcycle jacket for retro riders. - [The Enduring Legacy of Belstaff: An Iconic Brand](https://renchlist.com/web-stories/enduring-legacy-belstaff-trialmaster-jacket/): As the iconic Belstaff Trialmaster jacket celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Renchlist explores the brand's heritage and story. - [The Rocker Motorcycle Jacket Evolved](https://renchlist.com/web-stories/goldtop-bobber-jacket-rocker-motorcycle-jacket/): Goldtop England's Bobber jacket is a modern twist on the classic 'Rocker' motorcycle jacket - (the default leathers for café racer riders). Here's a rundown of its best features.