The vintage BMW R-series boxer remains a perennial favorite among custom motorcycle builders. But there’s a downside to its popularity; with so many custom boxers on the road, it’s hard to build one that truly stands… Pitch Perfect: A harmonious BMW R100/7 restomod by Heiwa MC

The modern Triumph Bonneville T120 is a true sleeper. Its gentlemanly aesthetic follows the traditional Bonneville formula, but its rumbling parallel-twin motor kicks out 105 Nm of torque at just 3,500 rpm. It’s handsome and remarkably comfortable—and it’s… Beijing Brawler: Mandrill’s Triumph Bonneville T120 street tracker

The exact definition of ‘café racer‘ is often debated, but it holds a special meaning for Kenji Heianzan, founder of the Japanese workshop Minami Motorcycle. “We pursue what we call the ‘Way of the Café,’” he… The Way of the Café: A 1978 Honda CB750 from Tokyo

Spring Fever. I’m not sure how it hits in less desolate parts of the world, but around here it gets our brains churning with ideas. After six months of snow and rain, the itch sets in… Spring Fever: Amazon Diesel-Powered Mini Bike Pt. 1

The Motor Co. releases their shiniest special edition yet—the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost—while a well-established Japanese workshop turns a Honda CB750 Custom into a sharp café racer. Our weekly dose of motorcycle goodness also features a… Speed Read: The dazzling Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Gray Ghost and more

Over the weekend of the Barber Vintage Festival, I had a few goals: to show off a few bikes, hang with friends, and race my 1960 Harley-Davidson pan/shovel (or “dirt shovel”) in the cross-country race. This race was… Milwaukee Gorilla: Wrestling an Old Harley Through the Alabama Thicket

Parked outside the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee is a bronze statue of one of the Motor Co.’s most influential racers—’Smokey’ Joe Petrali. Joe was a force to be reckoned with in the 20s and 30s, competing… This 1973 Harley Shovelhead is inspired by the legendary Joe Petrali