Latvian Hammer: ZEPS Moto’s Belt-Driven Yamaha MT-01

Latvian Hammer: ZEPS Moto’s Belt-Driven Yamaha MT-01 In the world of electronic music, Girts Ozolins is a titan. As the founder of Erica Synths, he spends his days designing modular synthesizers that are as raw and uncompromising as the industrial soundscapes of his home in Riga, Latvia. But when the soldering iron is cold, Girts translates that same ...

Ken’s Factory Next-Level Knucklehead: A Modern Custom Knuckle Built from the Ground Up

Ken’s Factory Next-Level Knucklehead: A Modern Custom Knuckle Built from the Ground Up

At Ken’s Factory in Nagoya, Japan, craftsmanship is guided by a simple philosophy: “Details Create Style.” It’s a mantra that […]

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Throwback Thursday—Done Right: Rick Hannah’s Kawasaki W650 Desert Sled

Throwback Thursday—Done Right: Rick Hannah’s Kawasaki W650 Desert Sled My father was fond of the saying, “If you want a job done right, do it yourself.” And that’s the first thought that popped into my head when I saw this sublime Kawasaki W650 desert sled from England.It comes from London-based Rick Hannah, who builds under the amusing moniker of Dirty Dick's Motos.Ri...

12 New Motorcycle Products Every Harley Rider Should Consider

12 New Motorcycle Products Every Harley Rider Should Consider

Keeping your Harley-Davidson dialed in with the latest performance parts and riding gear is part of the custom V-twin lifestyle. […]

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The Hammer of the Gods: Our Favorite Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Customs

The Hammer of the Gods: Our Favorite Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Customs If Harley-Davidson has a "holy grail" engine, the EL Knucklehead is undoubtedly it. Produced between 1936 and 1947, the Knucklehead— named for the distinct shape of its rocker boxes—represented a massive technological leap for the Milwaukee firm. It was Harley’s first production overhead-valve (OHV)...

Teutonic Titan: HB-Custom's BMW R69S

Teutonic Titan: HB-Custom's BMW R69S In the windswept coastal town of Husum, Germany, often called the "Grey City by the Sea", the air is thick with salt and heritage. It is here that Holger Breuer of HB-Custom operates, a builder who has spent years proving he is anything but a one-trick pony. We’ve seen him tackle everything from ral...

Showstoppers—The Most Viewed Custom Motorcycles of February 2026

Showstoppers—The Most Viewed Custom Motorcycles of February 2026 So you like old Harleys, do ya? Well, clearly you do, as February’s stats don’t lie. Relax, your secret’s safe with us, and every member of the Bike EXIF staff has at least one old HD in the stable in addition to the daily drivers. While February’s numbers confirm a trend we’ve been n...