Manny Costa

I’m a web developer and systems engineer with more than 30 years in technology and a civil engineering background. At Custom Motorcycles, I bring that technical curiosity to the craftsmanship, design, and engineering behind distinctive builds. I write these features to explore what makes each motorcycle interesting, recognize the builders’ work, and share inspiration with fellow enthusiasts. My articles draw on available build information and photographs, with a focus on the details that give each bike its character.

Rev-2 by Wonder Customs

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Rever Corsa 1198 Nero Strada and Corsa

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Ramera by Ferry Clot

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The Track T-800 CD

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Showyo Motos

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Bottpower BOTT XC1 Café Racer

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Roger Allmond’s Triumph Rocket III

Roger Allmond’s Triumph Rocket III commissioned by Bennetts Insurance, the unnamed machine retains only the standard engine and part of the shaft drive – the rest has been designed and created by Roger. Working alone throughout the project, the bike has taken six months to transform from a donor bike supplied by Triumph into this. The aluminium frame, wheel centres …

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Honda CB750 Old Spirit by Ruleshaker Motorcycles

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Vendetta Ducati by Dragon TT

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250 hp, Ferrari-powered Wazuma V8 quad

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