Under this tag you will find articles related to motorcycle customization and individual modifications. This includes technical changes, visual adjustments and unique one-off builds.
The list below brings together all content in which customizing is featured — ranging from minor modifications to extensive rebuild projects and bespoke creations.
French workshop FCR Original has turned the BMW R 12 into a black-and-gold scrambler, transforming the relaxed heritage cruiser into a knobby-tired off-road aesthetic. The stock 1,170 cc boxer engine remains untouched internally, while the suspension, exhaust, wheels, lighting, and paint have been completely reimagined.
An independent workshop from Bristol, England, has comprehensively reworked the Triumph Scrambler 400X, reportedly saving more than 15 kilograms of weight. The parts used are set to become available individually, and a limited series of complete motorcycles is also planned.
The Reload 650 by Roland Sands Design transforms Royal Enfield’s relaxed cruiser into a custom bike with 1980s AMA Superbike aesthetics. Gold, black, and racing DNA define this one-off build.
Winston Yeh from Taipei has completely transformed a 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Bob into a radical chopper. The “Aeternum Blade” combines classic chopper geometry with cutting-edge suspension components from Öhlins and Beringer. The engine was bored out to 2,097 cc and breathes through a carburetor instead of fuel injection.
Samuel Aguiar from Saint-Quentin in northern France has transformed a heavily damaged 1981 Moto Guzzi 1000 SP into an uncompromising café racer. Under the name Shiny Hammer, the furniture and motorcycle designer builds one-offs where raw metal takes center stage.
In a workshop in North Yorkshire, a motorcycle has been taking shape for years that leaves even Top Fuel dragsters behind at the start. The latest run by 62-year-old builder Graham Sykes places his bike among the three fastest machines in drag racing history.
ORCO: Sardinian sculptor transforms a neglected Yamaha MT-01 into a streetfighter. The Yamaha MT-01 was already a motorcycle full of contradictions in stock form. Italian sculptor Giordano Loi completely disassembled a run-down 2008 MT-01 and rebuilt it as a radical carbon fiber streetfighter called ORCO.
French motorcycle workshop FCR Original has unveiled the “Escape” conversion for the Triumph Scrambler 400. The result is a street-legal yet off-road-capable machine that stands apart from the stock model in both looks and capability.
The Ransom Archangel combines sculpture with motorcycle building. W. Robert Ransom crafts each unit as a one-off by hand, powered by a 1000cc inline-four producing 185 HP.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Phantom by Cooperb Motorcycles offers rally suspension, 23-liter tank and HP Corse exhaust for serious off-road adventure.
LiveWire kicks off the new year with two spectacular custom bikes at the Mama Tried Show while making its electric motorcycles more affordable. European dealers are expected to receive the 2026 models from April.
Harley-Davidson unveiled a cafe racer concept called RMCR at the Mama Tried Show in Milwaukee. The bike is based on the Revolution Max platform with 150 hp and features Öhlins suspension, Brembo brakes, and an Akrapovič exhaust system.
BMW Motorrad unveils a spectacular custom power roadster at the 84th edition of the Daytona 200. The R 1300 R Superhooligan pays tribute to the historic double victory of the R 90 S in 1976.
The Mash FR 750 is getting a striking redesign in the style of an Arai helmet. At the same time, the price of the mid-range roadster is dropping from €6,999 to €6,399.
French luxury manufacturer Midual has unveiled the Francaise, an exclusive café racer limited to just five handcrafted models worldwide. The new model is based on the Type 1 Series 3 and sports a patriotic design featuring the colors of the French tricolor.
With the OMT 450c, a Swiss engineering company presents an uncompromising flat track racing motorcycle that features a variably adjustable carbon frame. The approach is clearly aimed at racing and is set to prove itself in the Flat Track World Championship from 2026.
A split rear wheel on a sports motorcycle sounds like an idea that deliberately pushes boundaries. That’s exactly what the US YouTube channel Bikes and Beards did, developing its Split Wheel project from an unrideable experiment to a highway test.
Fabio Quartararo, together with Yamaha and jewelry brand Twojeys, presents a heavily modified Yamaha R9. This one-of-a-kind piece combines motorcycle design with handcrafted jewelry artistry and was first unveiled on social media.
Indian Motorcycle France has teamed up with martial arts equipment manufacturer Venum to unveil an exclusive special edition of the Challenger. The limited-edition machine combines a powerful design with striking visuals.
Midual is launching a new version of its handcrafted roadster, the Type 1 Série 3. This exclusive vehicle will continue to be produced in very small numbers and is aimed at collectors who value artistic craftsmanship and unusual technology. Only 20 units are to be built in total.
