Canyon Carver: Woidwerk’s Custom BMW R12 G/S

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Flashback Friday: Bike EXIF’s Top 10 Harley-Davidson Customs of 2024

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Grit and Grace: 8 of our Favorite Triumph Trackers

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The “Billy Beast” Stunt Bike Proves the Buell Super Cruiser Loves Abuse

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Tyrael—A Low-Slung Bobber Based on the Interceptor 650

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Heavyweight Lightweight: Le Cent Vingt Cinq’s Suzuki Vanvan 125

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The Featherweight Rocket: Mule Motorcycles’ Honda CRF450 Street Tracker

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Flashback Friday: The Top 8 Custom Motorcycles of July 2024

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Buell CEO Bill Melvin’s Personal FXRT-Style Super Cruiser Is the Club Bike We Want to Ride

Buell CEO Bill Melvin’s Personal FXRT-Style Super Cruiser Is the Club Bike We Want to Ride<p><img width="1625" height="1083" src="https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="BILL MELVINS BUELL SUPER CRUISER CUSTOM 01" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01.jpg 1625w, https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01-864x576.jpg 864w, https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01-1350x900.jpg 1350w, https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https://hotbike.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BILL_MELVINS_BUELL_SUPER_CRUISER_CUSTOM_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1625px) 100vw, 1625px" /></p> <p>Take a closer look at Buell CEO Bill Melvin's personal FXRT-inspired Super Cruiser featuring Öhlins suspension, Warrior fairing, JD Custom bags, and custom paint. It's a modern American performance club bike built to ride.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://hotbike.com/buell-ceo-bill-melvins-personal-fxrt-style-super-cruiser-is-the-club-bike-we-want-to-ride/">Buell CEO Bill Melvin&#8217;s Personal FXRT-Style Super Cruiser Is the Club Bike We Want to Ride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hotbike.com">Hot Bike Magazine</a>.</p>

Flashback Friday: The Top 10 Custom Motorcycles of July 2023

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Bike EXIF’s Top 8 BMW Motorcycles of 2020

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Silent Sentinel: Monimoto's Motorcycle Anti-Theft System

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2026 Hot Bike Tour Rider Prep: What to Check Before Durango

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Built for Speed: Theo Niess' Honda CR250 Powered Hyperbike

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