Browsing: Custombike

Fabio Quartararo, together with Yamaha and jewelry brand Twojeys, presents a heavily modified Yamaha R9. This one-of-a-kind piece combines motorcycle design with handcrafted jewelry artistry and was first unveiled on social media.

Midual is launching a new version of its handcrafted roadster, the Type 1 Série 3. This exclusive vehicle will continue to be produced in very small numbers and is aimed at collectors who value artistic craftsmanship and unusual technology. Only 20 units are to be built in total.

On October 18, 2025, an exceptionally refined BMW R 18 Transcontinental was auctioned off for charity at a Sotheby’s auction at Motorworld Munich. The one-of-a-kind motorcycle, blessed and signed by Pope Leo XIV, fetched €130,000 (approximately $137,500) at auction. The entire proceeds will go to children’s aid projects in Madagascar organized by Missio Austria.

With the radical conversion of a Honda GB350S, Italian customizer Nicola Manca and his workshop Maan Motocicli Audaci from Cagliari have once again succeeded in impressing the jury and audience at hondacustoms.com. The Hachimaan creation secured overall victory in the 2025 Honda Customs competition with 9,572 votes, representing 31% of the total 30,094 votes cast. This is already the second triumph for the team from Sardinia, following the CMX500 Rebel Maanboard’s victory in the 2022 competition.

Monegasque Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc parted ways with his custom-built Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 in August 2025. The one-of-a-kind bike is called Apex 2.0 and was built by Paris-based custom bike shop Bad Winners. The motorcycle sold for €17,000 (approx. US$18,550) at an auction on the Collecting Cars platform.

Renowned custom bike manufacturer Bandit9 has taken on the Ducati Monster 821 and presents a particularly exclusive version: only nine examples of this special edition will be available worldwide. The redesign focuses on the striking aluminum fairing, which gives the naked bike a completely new, futuristic look.

In 1999, British motorcycle tinkerer Simon Whitelock developed the Kawasaki KH 606—a one-of-a-kind bike featuring an extraordinary seven-cylinder two-stroke engine. This unique bike is currently for sale and is causing a stir not only among two-stroke fans. The price: 12 million yen, which is equivalent to around 70,000 euros or approximately 81,000 US dollars.

In the summer of 2025, a new model was launched in the form of the BMW R 12 G/S, which directly builds on the brand’s legendary successes in the Paris-Dakar Rally. Just one month after its market launch, the well-known German BMW dealer and customizer Motorrad Martin presented a special version that was visually and functionally based on the famous rally machines of the 1980s. The model was based on the BMW R 80 G/S, which made motorsport history with four overall victories in the Paris-Dakar Rally between 1981 and 1985. Riders such as Hubert Auriol (winner in 1981 and 1983) and Gaston Rahier (winner in 1984 and 1985) contributed significantly to the cult status of the original G/S.

Quad Lock, known for its versatile smartphone mounts, and the customizing company Thornton Hundred Motorcycles are presenting a special creation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed: a supercharged bobber with an output of 220 hp (161.8 kW) at an unspecified engine speed.

With the R 1300 R “TITAN,” BMW Motorrad presents an extraordinary custom bike that stands out above all for its uncompromising motorsport inspiration and consistent design line. Behind this one-of-a-kind bike is a small team of passionate BMW employees who have channeled their passion for technology, design, and individuality into a vehicle that is as powerful as it is unique.

British custom bike builder Thornton Hundred Motorcycles has teamed up with tool manufacturer DeWalt to create an extraordinary one-off: a bobber in striking DeWalt design, based on the Triumph Bonneville T120. The collaboration was marked by a particular challenge – there was only one week to complete the conversion.

Touratech, known for its robust and functional adventure bike products, is expanding its range with the “Touratech Custom Enduro” program.  This new range is aimed at anyone who wants to customize their motorcycle.

In the heart of Idaho, the Grind Hard Plumbing Co is creating a motorcycle that impresses not only with its size, but also with its uniqueness.  The Monster Chopper, a project that began in September 2023, breaks with all the conventions of conventional motorcycles.  The machine is powered by a powerful V2 engine from the KTM 1290 Super Adventure, which delivers an impressive 160 hp, equivalent to around 117 kW, and a torque of 140 Nm at 6,750 rpm.  This performance promises to deliver consistency and power in any terrain.

The fascination with motorcycles takes many forms, but few are as unique and ambitious as Grind Hard Plumbing Co’s project – building a monster chopper that pushes the boundaries of what is possible with its unconventional design and gigantic dimensions.  What began as a vision with huge mud tires and a heart from the KTM 1190 has developed into an impressive testament to creativity and mechanical know-how.

In the world of motorcycles, there are machines that not only impress with their performance, but also with their uniqueness and craftsmanship.  The Archangel from Ransom Motorcycles embodies just that – it’s no ordinary motorcycle that you can simply find at a dealer.  Rather, it is the result of years of passion and craftsmanship and could be straight out of the popular video game Cyberpunk 2077.  With a price tag that reaches into the range of some super sports cars – depending on the individual equipment, the costs can quickly climb into the six- to seven-figure range (in dollars) – the Archangel stands for exclusivity and luxury on two wheels.

Have you ever wondered what happens when you cross the DNA of a legendary sports car with the freedom of a motorcycle?  Birger Hansen, a passionate motorcycle enthusiast from Denmark, asked himself the same question.  Together with his friend Michael Anderson, he turned a crazy idea into reality: building a unique motorcycle powered by a Ferrari F355 V8 engine.

WUNDERKIND-Custom, the German manufacturer of motorcycle accessories, is expanding its product range with cleverly designed and stylish accessories for Harley-Davidson Softail models. From ergonomic brake and clutch levers to elegant LED turn signals, the company now offers a wide range of high-quality, practical options for motorcycle enthusiasts.

In an unexpected phone call during his Iceland vacation, the new owner of a Honda Sabaku learns that he has won an artfully redesigned motorcycle at Glemseck 101. What makes it so special: This motorcycle was built by young people at Seehaus Leonberg, a facility for juvenile offenders.

Honda will take center stage this year at the prestigious Wheels & Waves Festival in Biarritz, France.  The event, which takes place June 21-25, 2023, is a platform for Honda to showcase its selection of custom minibikes, including two Dax 125s, two MSX125 Groms and three Monkey 125s.

Rally legend Sébastien Loeb and custom bike builder Tank Machine have teamed up to create an exclusive motorcycle, the “FTR Loeb.”  Motorcycle fans can win one of only two of these one-of-a-kind Indian FTR custom bikes by participating in a test ride as part of the Indian FTR Test Ride campaign.