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Our take on the world of motorcycles. From vintage bike features to cafe racers, concepts, and more. For nostalgia, check out our collection of exclusive old-school bike features by writer Greg Williams and photographer Amee Reehal. Search by category:

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Angry Bee: 1971 Suzuki Stinger Motorcycle Feature

Greg Williams -
A swarm of angry bees couldn’t part this owner from his Suzuki Stinger.

Abused, Beaten and Broken: TJ Cycle’s Honda XR500 Speedway Replica

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Sometimes, all motorcycles need is a little love and nurturing and they have a whole new life - like this road-legal speedway replica.

The Unicorn is Down: MadJap Kustoms Mythical Chopper

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Down but not out as MadJap and Jesus Imposter resurrect a mythical chopper.

Dysfunctional Utopia: 2002 Suzuki SV650 Comes Back to Life

Greg Williams -
Some folks collect stamps. Others collect coins. This bike owner's hobby is far more interesting - he collects dysfunctional motorcycles.

Punk’d! A Badass 1977 Honda CB750F2 Brat Bike

Greg Williams -
The do-it-yourself ethos of punk music inspired a man born long after the music itself had died to built a Japanese-style brat bike as distinct as the music itself.

Stripped, Slammed and Sinuous: Pair of 1960s Triumph Pre-Unit Bobbers

Greg Williams -
This bike owner became a believer in stripped-down customs after constructing his first Brit-bike bob-job. Well, the rest is history.

Saturday Morning Special: Custom 2001 Buell X1 Lightning Café Racer

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The plan? Build a British-style café racer on an American platform - all in 5 months. Done.

True Gentleman’s Machine: 1947 Sunbeam S7

Greg Williams -
The history of the British Sunbeam S7 told through this rebuilt 1947 model - a rare barn-find, auction-won diamond in the rough.

A Step Back in Time: 1972 Triumph T100C

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Some could argue this classic, enduro-style Triumph T100C is the last of the line. Here's a closer look at the iconic British motorcycle.

Norton’s Rocketship: A 1968 Norton Atlas Motorcycle Feature

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A dependable British missile. The history of the motorcycle marquee and the story behind this gorgeous 1968 Norton Atlas.
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