“Inspired by the custom bobber scene, the Yamaha XV950 is a really fun bike to ride with its punchy V-twin motor. The design is timeless, paying tribute to the cool custom machines of the bobber scene but complemented with modern components for reliability and class leading performance. This combination of new and old mixed together is something we saw in …

Motorcorner’s Hellfire transformation is an unusual twist for Triumph’s middleweight naked and is the first special to mimic the classic flat-track racers. The basic mechanics are left untouched – the engine internals and most of the chassis components are original Triumph. The standout specification change is the 17” spoked wheels. The aluminium rims have a unique spoke fastening system which …

This 1980 Ducati Darmah was found discarded in a barn. Being a literal barn fine, it had lay unloved for more than 20 years until a chance conversation landed it in the hands of the guy’s at Rasio. Decided early on that the original forks and twin rear shock setup would be discarded, the frame required some serious modification. All …

Based on the same architecture as the Mission bike that destroyed the field at the FIM/TTXGP Laguna Seca race in 2011, the Mission RS Motorcycle ($56,500) is set to bring high-end electric riding to the streets. Limited to just 40 examples  one for each second of the aforementioned prototype’s lead  the RS is powered by the company’s InfiniteDrive powertrain, delivering …

The 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto  highlights some of the area’s top custom builders who have on display a fine array of one-off custom machines. This year’s show, however, had one very unusual one-off custom, the Uno. The orange and grey coloured Uno made its first public appearance balanced on its two side-by-side wheels and its footpegs. build by …