2024-04-18 12:12
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2024-03-11 15:50
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Intro
If you follow us on Instagram, you may have had a little peek at the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 already, either at the release event l… Read More
2024-02-11 15:14
Intro
It was a first for the BikeBrewers team. As a concerted effort four members tested a great variety of Rusty Stitches gear.
The manufacturer was keen to have riders test their apparel i… Read More
2024-01-31 13:34
“Tricolore” is the latest creation of XTR PEPO, which is short for extreme and Pepo Rosell…
Pepo is the owner and creator of XTR PEPO and ‘extreme’ sums up th… Read More
2024-01-30 12:02
“The Nightcrawler” Honda CL500 with MOTOISM Plug&Play CL500 kit
In 2024 the Honda CL500 draws from 60 years of history. The first scrambler rolled off the assembly line in 19… Read More
2024-01-12 17:51
In the early glow of a summer morning in mid June, 12 people met at a filling station in Berlin. After filling our tanks and our bellies, we set out towards Kassel, final destination: the 12… Read More
2023-11-21 13:32
The only custom show fully dedicated to Indian Motorcycles is gearing up for its third edition, with registrations open as of today!
The Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show will take place… Read More
2023-10-17 09:29
Enduroboxer…
Yes, what about it? The first BMW R80G/S? The airhead that jump-started the career of dualsport motorcycles and dominated the Paris-Dakar Rally?
Yes, that one, on… Read More
2023-08-08 10:38
Timothy Somers is a relative newcomer on the motorcycle scene – certainly compared to an oldtimer like me who got on a bike for the first time in 1980…
But he… Read More
2023-07-03 09:42
Flat Track racing may not be that well-known here in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most fun, and – importantly – most accessible forms of motorcycle racing out there. So… Read More
2023-06-15 14:14
Psst, stay cool with Inuteq!
Hey, riders! Beat the heat and avoid heat stress symptoms during your motorcycle rides!
The summer has just begun, and it’s been scorching hot fo… Read More
2023-06-09 13:37
As I’d never been to the BikeShed Motoshow and just knew it by reputation – as one of the premier custom motorcycle shows in the world – I was thrilled to have two of my Ha… Read More
2023-04-11 15:49
The motorcycle industry, at least on the combustion engine side, has not seen a lot of new brands come to life the past few decades. Yes, we did witness the successful resurrection of famous… Read More
2023-04-02 09:02
Moto Adonis is a custom bike workshop located in the Netherlands, known for their sleek and clean designs. They recently took on a BMW R100RS build, which was a stock bike with an aftermarke… Read More
2023-03-26 05:12
Are you tired of the noise and pollution of your conventional motorcycle but still want to experience the thrill of riding? Luuc Muis of LM Creations has created a solution that will let yo… Read More
2023-03-14 17:05
Back home in Amsterdam, we just had the first ride of the year cut short due to rain, really cold rain that is…
So, when I got invited to test the new Royal Enfield (RE) Super Meteor… Read More
2023-02-28 13:20
On a cold winter day in Wroclav
It was a cold winter day when BikeBrewers took the trip to pay a visit to the digs of UNIKAT Motorworks. It had been a visit which was long overdue.
We have b… Read More
2023-02-27 11:05
So what do you do when you want your vintage 1969 Honda CL350 turned into a caferacer – to not only bomb around the city on, but which also turns heads wherever you take it?
You stuff… Read More
2023-02-22 10:17
Setting the scene
Sometimes in life things come full circle. Allow me to sidestep and take you back. On a sunny day in November 2017, I wanted to unwind from a scientific conference I attend… Read More
2023-02-19 17:59
If you are ready for a fika, join RGNT Motorcycles in Årsunda (Sweden) next weekend 24-25th February, where they are looking to set a new electric motorcycle speed record on ice!
What… Read More
2023-01-31 09:37
Knox have appointed Jopa Racing Products as their sole distributor in Germany, Benelux, Denmark and Austria.
This collaboration is part of Knox’s strategic plan for growth over the co… Read More
2023-01-29 12:37
Mooyong Zeus is the founder, owner, designer, builder and all-round nice guy of Zeus Customs in Bangkok, Thailand. I last met Mooyong during my visit before Covid – so I was mighty cu… Read More
2022-12-17 12:47
They say it’s the largest fair for custom bikes in Europe, and after visiting the Custom bike-show in Bad Salzuflen the first weekend of December, I’d say they are right!
As you… Read More
2022-12-09 19:06
A Special Story
It is common for us to write about a motorcycle with a special story, and in a way, they are all very personal. Still, this might be the most special motorcycle we have cover… Read More
2022-11-29 10:02
After a long resting period, Moto Morini is back! Originally Italian, from Milan, MM is now part of the Zhongneng vehicle group since 2018. In 2022 three new models have been released. All d… Read More
2022-11-21 21:29
Intro & Ingredients
Once in a while, you strike gold! The motorcycle I’m writing about today made its first appearance in the wild at the Big Twin Show in Houten, the Netherlands… Read More
2022-11-19 13:16
Dakar History
Long before BMW gained popularity as the adventure motorcyclist weapon of choice, thanks to Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s escapades and their Long Way-series, BMW… Read More
2022-11-15 12:26
The saga continues
We wrote about Danny Schneider’s first build for Indian Motorcycle back in July 2021.
The then new partnership between the man behind Hardnine Choppers and Indian M… Read More
2022-11-04 12:51
The Monkey and the Ape
By now you should have a pretty good idea about who Rusty Stitches are and what they are all about. They are the David to the motorcycle riding gear industry’s G… Read More
2022-11-03 21:03
Swiss Sense
The last few years we have been receiving less good news from Switzerland. There is some numbnut who is trying to convince the world we will only be happy when we own nothing… Read More
2022-10-28 06:53
The new Royal Enfield HNTR350, aiming to win over a younger audience
With this model, Royal Enfield tries to make motorcycling and commuting by motorcycle accessible and attrac… Read More
2022-10-26 11:31
We have become accustomed to the motorcycles that leave the workshop of Unikat. The Warsaw Poland based outfit have their own unique take on a number of different motorcycles. That’s w… Read More
2022-09-30 14:40
The big one
Well no, it’s not a coincidence that this bike has been photographed in Rotterdam (the Netherlands). And maybe yes, it might be a cliche. As the bike is a cross between mod… Read More
2022-09-15 16:37
A Different Kind of Build
The 30-year-old Maarten Bressers has amazed us before with some beautiful custom BMW motorcycles. Although his preference usually went to boxer twins, the man behi… Read More
2022-08-28 18:31
Some time ago we received a care package from Rusty Stitches. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the name, we suggest you start reading this first. The now Dutch band of misfits is wor… Read More
2022-08-23 09:25
Ready. Set. SCRAM!
I had some time, I just wanted to ride. No frills, no haste, no frustration. And then I got the email. ‘We still have the Scram for you to ride and review if you lik… Read More
2022-07-20 13:16
There is a lot going on with the Kawasaki KZ from France. Owned by Sebastien Vernaison, a 39-year-old bike builder who works as a plumber during the day. In his spare time however, Sebastien… Read More
2022-07-08 07:00
In the spotlight
We gave the surprise away a bit in recent posts on our social channels, but this bike is definitely worth a bit more spotlight.
After an absence due to the pandemic, Wheels… Read More
2022-07-06 07:00
It’s electric
Okay, let’s start by answer some burning questions. Yes, it’s electric. Yes, you miss sound and vibration. Yes, you miss shifting gears and the feeling of bei… Read More
2022-06-30 19:35
We have previously featured bikes called the Dominator, the Starship Meteor, the Mutant, and the Alchemist. Seasoned readers and followers may recognise these names and ‘Cloud 9’… Read More
2022-06-30 07:37
Indian Motorcycle will bring the spirit of America’s first motorcycle company to Biarritz, France from June 29 to July 3, continuing their long relationship as headline sponsor of the… Read More
2022-06-23 17:24
Once again, proving my oft quipped “Motorcycling is the best way to meet people, wherever you may find yourself in the world”, rings true again.
It’s been a little over one… Read More
2022-06-22 10:05
Amsterdam, the place to ride
Amsterdam was one of the first cities in the world where motorcyclists picked up on the Gentlemans ride in it very early beginnings.
Back in 2013 the first ride… Read More
2022-06-20 13:03
Gear Up!
When it comes to motorcycle gear, we have a pretty good idea of what works, and what doesn’t. It really helps that our entire editorial team are petrol-heads of the highest or… Read More
2022-06-08 19:55
“Friends of mine have lost their child at a young age to cancer. For their last days they moved into a children’s hospice. Every time I see my own daughter, I realise how incredi… Read More
2022-05-31 08:08
Gentlemen, may we have your votes please?
In 2021 the BikeBrewers team got invited by the Café Racer Club Bulgaria to act as judges for the 2nd edition of the Caféracerfest in… Read More
2022-05-21 15:01
Rusty Stitches; the name may sound familiar. Originally from Scotland, Rusty Stitches is now brought to Europe by Jopa Racing Products. The brand, which started with offering a number of aff… Read More
2022-05-19 09:38
“You dream it, we build it!” a strong slogan from Assen Zahariev’s garage in Sofia, Bulgaria. However, a bike this stunning out of a stock 80° longitudinal V-Twin we c… Read More
2022-04-29 12:59
True American iron
Over the past few years we have been riding a number of Indians, from the exciting FTR up to the impressive Chief last Summer. With the Autumn in full swing, we thoug… Read More
2022-04-14 10:08
Populair request
We have written about the venerable Yamaha XV a number of times in our recent posts and we can’t get enough of them. Not just because of the cool aesthetics the Japane… Read More
2022-04-05 11:21
Beautiful Monster
When Ducati first launched the venerable Monster 900 back in 1993, it set the world on fire! I remember seeing it for the first time on a television program, and being blow… Read More
2022-03-27 18:51
Humble beginnings
There are BMW boxers, and then there are BMW boxers. The difference? Well, here goes. Ever since BMW introduced their famous boxer twin configuration back in the 1920&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-03-16 08:30
Regular guests
It may look as if UNIKAT have a subscription on our platform. Nothing of the sort, but the Polish team just keeps on churning out pure art that we simply cannot ingnore.
This… Read More
2022-02-28 19:23
Royal Enfield
We’ve been reporting a lot on Royal Enfield lately and that’s not a coincidence. The Indian manufacturer has kept the talks around the coffee corner fuelled for qui… Read More
2022-02-25 19:38
Purring around the Provence
Royal Enfield seem to have a great sense of timing.
While Northern European countries were being terrorised by the winter storm ‘Eunice’, a group of m… Read More
2022-02-16 07:03
From the Czech Republic with love
We told you to remember his name back in November!
At the time we published a post on his BMW K100RT and warned you that Marcel Galuszka would be back with… Read More
2022-02-14 07:22
Underdog
We have had the pleasure to extensively try and test Pando Moto motorcycle gear the past couple of years. It is great to see the Lithuanian based company grow and develop new produc… Read More
2022-02-08 19:59
Triumph goes electric in style
Project Triumph TE-1 has just been revealed in completed prototype form.
To get to this stage Triumph Motorcycles set up a collaboration with Williams Advance… Read More
2022-02-06 10:59
Superlative
To top off three consecutive weeks of riding big (or should I say GIANT?) bikes I was offered the opportunity to test the 2021 Triumph Rocket 3R for a full seven days.
And what… Read More
2022-02-04 05:30
Dressed to stay alive
We all have our preferences when it comes to dressing up for a ride. What you wear depends on a variety of parameters dictating the outcome.
‘Full on’ motor… Read More
2022-01-25 10:35
When I was 18 years old, many many years ago, I saw a Honda CB350F outside a club in Amsterdam. It looked dirty, had chrome wire spoked wheels, a little café racer seat, clubman style… Read More
2022-01-19 09:11
Boutique Manufacturer
Los Angeles-based ARCH Motorcycle describe themselves as a ’boutique manufacturer’. We would rather describe them as cool dudes that create magnificent bik… Read More
2022-01-09 10:00
Introduction
With this first post we introduce our new correspondent on the West Coast.
Yes, it is another Dutchman who has decided to explore the world beyond the dikes surrounding the Neth… Read More
2022-01-07 15:32
In 1969 when the Honda Motorcycle Company introduced to the world their CB 750, with its air-cooled, inline 4-cylinder 750cc engine, it literally blew away all the competition. Not only did… Read More
2021-12-25 17:56
We’re gonna be honest, we are a sucker for lists. More specifically, end-of-the-year-top-5-motorcycle lists! It’s one of those things that we never can seem to get enough of. Whe… Read More
2021-12-23 09:00
Moto Adonis
We have seen a couple of incredible builds from the workshop of Moto Adonis. The Dutch builders, which consists out of Arthur Renkema and Job Leussink, have been busy the last co… Read More
2021-12-08 18:44
Gotta catch them all!
‘Tis the season to be merry. It is nearly Christmas and Triumph Motorcycles have decided to convince us that we need to add another present to our wish list. To… Read More
2021-12-04 12:00
Historic discovery
BikeBrewers are known for their preference of bikes that have been stripped to the bone and build from the ground up into new works of art. We get excited when builders l… Read More
2021-12-01 21:25
ONE MILLIONTH ‘HINCKLEY PRODUCED’ TRIUMPH KICKS OF THE ICONIC BRITISH BRAND’S 120-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PLANS
Hand in hand with the announcement of plans to celebrate next year… Read More
2021-11-23 10:03
Blackout Custom Design
Somewhere in the small town of Karvina in the Czech Republic, that’s in Central Europe, is a garage which was found only a few years ago. It’s called &lsqu&hell…Read More
2021-11-19 08:11
We’ve seen builds from the Poland-based crew of Unikat. They have their own style, making them instantly recognizable from afar. In the past couple of years Unikat has built quite a re… Read More
2021-11-14 10:55
New ‘kid’ in town
We are very proud of the constant growth of the BikeBrewers team.
Recently we published the first part of the report from our NYC base correspondent Daan Stafho… Read More
2021-11-12 21:11
Secret fantasies
Those who know me a bit are familiar with my fondness for iconic British motorcycle brands.
In spite of being an avid Triumph rider for many years many friends will also r… Read More
2021-11-08 12:01
No introduction needed
The venerable Yamaha XT600 doesn’t need any introduction as far as we’re concerned. We’ve covered a number of builds the past couple of years that in… Read More
2021-11-02 19:58
The Ducati Panthah
Let’s first rewind to the year 1976.
When Ducati’s 350 cc and 500 cc parallel twins could hardly be called a marketing success, their fabulous engineer Fabio T… Read More
2021-11-01 09:17
Skyrocketed to top position
After the crowning of the Meteor 350 to MCN “2021 – Retro Bike of Year”, Ironwood Motorcycles, have launched “The Starship Meteor”… Read More
2021-10-28 18:56
How to have fun with two bottles of Coke
This must be the strangest opening I have ever used to start a review of a motorcycle. Nevertheless the first picture that popped into my head when I… Read More
2021-10-23 13:27
BMW R18 – 1800cc cruiser
There are moments where you see a picture of a motorcycle, and it doesn’t make you blink or think twice. Something like that happened when we saw the fir… Read More
2021-10-19 19:07
Introducing a new BikeBrewer!
Since last year, BikeBrewers has been growing at an exponential rate. Not only do motorcycle manufacturers and motorcycle-gear producers find their way to us… Read More
2021-10-16 06:00
Before we get started, we at BikeBrewers, feel that we need to share some developments from the past year. As you may have noticed we have been publishing quite a variety of motorcycle and a… Read More
2021-10-10 04:10
Once upon a time…
…there were two guys from Rotterdam who were avid dirt racers.
Unfortunately if you want to experience some good off-road riding, there are not many places i… Read More
2021-10-08 18:43
Moto Adonis
This is a story about a motorcycle we saw some time ago when we last visited the workshop of Moto Adonis in the Netherlands. Back then we were covering their immaculate Harley-Da… Read More
2021-10-03 14:50
Mokum* Moto Depot’s Mission: Make Ownership Easy
Recently BikeBrewers’ editor Ron Betist interviewed our buddy Dan (Nubbs) Sugrue about his plans to create a much needed space… Read More
2021-09-29 09:12
Polish Perfection
Somewhere inside an industrial railway building in Warsaw, there’s a garage that turns dreams into reality. Christian Boosen, the man behind 86 Gear Motorcycles, is s… Read More
2021-09-28 05:53
..and now for something compelety different
Yeah, we know. this is not a custom build!
However, riding motorcycles brings us all sorts of experiences. So why not veer off the familiar roads… Read More
2021-09-24 12:40
Back in 2020, BikeBrewers were invited to join the first edition of the Café Racer Fest in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. Unfortunately COVID had paralyzed the world and travel restrictions c… Read More
2021-09-10 14:08
Smiles-per-mile
When Royal Enfield unleashed their 650 twins into the world, nobody had expected that they would take over the world by storm. It was and still is the bike Royal Enfield own… Read More
2021-08-25 10:14
History Lesson
A long time ago I saw a documentary about Carl-Benz and his invention; the automobile. This is not about who invented a car with a combustion engine first, but rather the cha… Read More
2021-08-16 10:27
Build nr. 3
Back in 2019 we reported on an incredible build: a Honda Hornet 600 that went from 0 to HERO in a record time. Built by Kyustendil (Bulgaria) based Bull Moto Custom, the neo-caf… Read More
2021-08-10 07:57
In a shed far far away
We get requests from all over the world to write posts about builds.
Never ever before did we get an email all the way from Siberia though!
Nikita (no not the one fro… Read More
2021-07-23 10:24
V-Twin
Back in 1981 Yamaha introduced their XV-range motorcycles, which were all based around an air-cooled V-twin engine. Their most notable model was the Virago cruiser; however, a bit mor… Read More
2021-07-12 19:48
The Meteor has landed
The warning had been out there for quite some time, but while everyone was looking towards the sky, a swarm of Meteors came to us from the East.
Without causing damage… Read More
2021-07-09 10:44
Racing Heritage
Moto Guzzi exists exactly 100 years this year, and that is a reason for celebration. We would like to pay a special tribute to modified Moto Guzzi’s here at BikeBrewers… Read More
2021-07-07 19:13
Recently BikeBrewers were invited to a BMW Motorrad ‘Closed Room’ event. We always like secretive stuff, especially when it is organized by innovative companies from Bavaria. YEA… Read More
2021-07-02 05:08
New Partnership
Indian Motorcycle have created interesting partnerships with extremely talented builders in recent years. They invariably resulted in truly magnificent machines based on on… Read More
2021-06-29 11:06
Sailing solo
After building more than 150 motorcycles for someone else over the past 15 years, Shaun Walker decided it was time for change. He was dissatisfied with the lack of ‘involv… Read More
2021-06-23 18:37
Don’t try this at home, we are professionals
The BikeBrewers’ team members are becoming true experts in ‘unboxing’ stuff in all shapes and forms.
Recently we had rec… Read More
2021-06-15 21:00
No introduction needed. It is time again for a Top 10 list, and this time we’ve decided to split it up into 2 instalments. Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to present to you, the to… Read More
2021-06-04 10:49
There are days you ride a bike and just feel great
But there are those days you get to ride bikes and just feel so lucky!
This week the BikeBrewers team were invited to attend the Indian Mo… Read More
2021-06-02 12:18
Dominant Boxer
When BMW first launched their R nineT back in 2014, we knew that it would become an instant hit. The air-cooled boxer is gaining incredible momentum with bikers around the wo… Read More
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