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Honda CBN400 by Ed Turner Motorcycles

Ben Branch June 24, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • French
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

This rather unusual looking Honda CBN400 is the work of Ed Turner Motorcycles, a French custom motorcycle garage run by a friendly chap by the name of Karl. The name “Ed Turner” is a…

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Yamaha SR400 by The Wrenchmonkees

Ben Branch May 27, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Kits
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha SR400 is one off the icons of the custom motorcycle scene, the single cylinder powered bike is remarkably simple to work on – in fact you’d be hard pressed to find a…

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Kawasaki W650 by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch May 22, 2014
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Japanese
  • Kawasaki
  • Retro

Revival Cycles is a long time favourite of ours, the team of custom motorcycle builders based in Austin, Texas have produced some of the most eye-catching American customs in recent history. When we discovered…

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Handlebar Field Guide

Ben Branch May 22, 2014
  • American
  • Art
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

When it comes to motorcycle handlebars, I had no idea how much I didn’t know until I came across the below poster on Etsy. For just $15 USD the poster makes an excellent addition…

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Stories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 1

Ben Branch May 18, 2014
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Those of you who have already seen the work of director Cam Elkins will be delighted to learn that this is part 1 of his newest film, those of you who haven’t seen Cam’s…

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Vismaior Motorcycles

Ben Branch April 24, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

Vismaior 3D is a new company that specialises in helping people model their ideas for a custom motorcycle, without turning a wrench. If you want to create a unique custom and want know exactly…

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BMW R90/6 Custom

Ben Branch April 21, 2014
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Vintage

The BMW R90/6 was introduced in 1974 alongside the R90S – a motorcycle that would go on to win the first ever AMA Superbike World Championship in 1976. Both bikes utilised a 900cc air-cooled…

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Harley-Davidson Drag Racer

Ben Branch April 11, 2014
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Drag Racing
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Vintage

Every now and then a bike comes along that I find strangely appealing, often I can’t quite put my finger on why I like these unusual bikes so much but perhaps it’s just a…

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Yamaha SR250 by Auto Fabrica

Ben Branch April 7, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha SR250 is the hardworking little brother of the inimitable SR400/SR500, many of the components are shared between the SR models making repairs simple and the straight-forward mechanical set up of the SR…

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BMW R80-7 Scrambler

Ben Branch March 28, 2014
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The BMW R80/7 was produced between 1977 and 1984 in reasonably significant numbers, the boxer twin is widely considered to be one of the most bullet-proof motorcycle engines ever made and as a result…

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Turbo Sportster by DP Customs

Ben Branch March 20, 2014
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

It’s always a staff favourite when we get the chance to feature a turbocharged motorcycle here on Silodrome, motorcycles usually have a power to weight ratio so absurd that adding a compressor into the…

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Triumph Bonneville Custom by Ton-Up Garage

Ben Branch March 15, 2014
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Triumph Bonneville has quickly become one of the most popular targets for motorcycle customisers worldwide, bikes like the Yamaha SR400, Honda CB750 and the Harley-Davidson Sportster have all previously held the title but…

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