Be it a classic toaster tank model or a modern oil-cooled four-valve, motorcycle builders can’t seem to get enough of the BMW boxer twin — and it’s for good reason. The platform is ubiquitous in the ...

The idea of having a custom motorcycle is one to pump up any true bikehead, no doubt. For some, building one themselves is even more satisfying. Even so, a big question lingers: Are home-built or ...

Join MWIG as he transforms a classic Honda motorcycle into a custom four-wheeled trike in this detailed build video. Watch ...

If you’re a custom motorcycle builder and there’s one event where you fantasize about showcasing your build, it has to be Japan’s Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. It’s the crème de la crème of custom ...

Ever heard of a “cool down lap?” It’s the circuit you do of a racetrack on your bike between trying to set your best time and pulling back into the pits. Usually there’s still other bikes on track, so ...

It has become a sort of a trend in recent years for bike makers to officially support custom build competitions centered on their most important models. It's a good way to advertise both the innate ...

Royal Enfield is one of those rare brands that naturally lends itself to one-off custom builds. Case in point: the "Project Delta," a classic custom motorcycle that draws inspiration from the ...

TJ started writing for TopSpeed in 2015, but has been writing on motorcycle and automotive topics since 2009 for outlets such as eHow, eHowNow, and MotorTrend subsidiaries. He is certified to work on ...

Considering America’s well-known love affair with custom motorcycles, you might think that the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building would be dominated by U.S.-based builders.

I recently saw a Japanese car customiser that had taken a Ferrari F40 and “stanced” it like you would with a Mazda RX7 or a Toyota Supra. Like it or hate it, it sure made a big splash. But it also got ...

Motorcycle engines typically have between one and six cylinders, so when you hear about a 48-cylinder motorcycle, you know it's something out of the ordinary. Meet the Whitelock "Tinker Toy," a wonder ...

Discover the complete journey of building a custom motorcycle towing trailer from scratch. The video begins with a real-world ...