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Triumph Swamp Scrambler by TTRNO

Ben Branch July 3, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The Transportation Revolution New Orleans (TTRNO) is a motorcycle dealership and custom bike garage based in New Orleans that, like most things from The…

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Rimfire Glove by Icon 1000

Ben Branch July 3, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves
  • Retro
  • Safety

The Rimfire Glove by Icon 1000 is a modern take on the classic motorcycle glove, it’s fitted with state-of-the-art D3O® knuckle armour – giving…

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Porsche 911 x Singer Vehicle Design

Ben Branch July 2, 2014
  • Cars
  • German
  • Luxury
  • Porsche
  • Retro

I sometimes wonder what car designers would turn out if they were given carte blanche to create whatever they wanted – with no thought given…

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Full-Face Gringo Helmet by Biltwell

Ben Branch July 2, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The full-face Gringo motorcycle helmet by Biltwell is a relatively recent addition to the growing list of retro motorcycle helmets that meet modern safety…

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BMW R45 Custom by Ton-Up Garage

Ben Branch June 30, 2014
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

This pristine BMW R45 custom by Ton-Up Garage has been so cleanly put together, it looks almost like a 3D rendering. The BMW R45…

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Retro Silkscreen Racing Posters

Ben Branch June 30, 2014
  • Art
  • Design
  • Home
  • Retro

Silkscreening is an art-form that’s being rapidly rediscovered by a new generation of artists who find the process of digitally printing out their work…

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Triumph Enduro by 32 To One

Ben Branch June 27, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Enduro
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The Triumph Scrambler has quickly become a prime target for custom motorcycle builders, it’s based on the Bonneville and because of this, there’s a…

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Lee Parks Design DeerTours Gloves

Ben Branch June 26, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves
  • Retro
  • Safety

Lee Parks Design DeerTours Gloves are made from Grade-A American deer hide, it’s tougher and more abrasion resistant than cowhide whilst also being thinner…

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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…

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Mountain Light Boot by Danner

Ben Branch June 23, 2014
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The Mountain Light Boot by Danner was first introduced in 1979, many consider it the finest modern hiking boot ever made so when Danner…

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REV’IT! Rodeo Boots

Ben Branch June 21, 2014
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

The new REV’IT! Rodeo Boots are another welcome addition to the growing collection of protective motorcycle gear that can be worn on or off…

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BMW K100 by Paul “Hutch” Hutchison

Ben Branch June 19, 2014
  • Australian
  • BMW
  • Cafe Racers
  • German
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The BMW K100 has long been a personal favourite of mine, I can’t help but love an underdog and a motorcycle fitted with an…

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