The emergence of things like 3D printers and CAD software was truly groundbreaking for custom bike builders. Workshops who embrace these tools and experiment with their capabilities will rarely look ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many custom bike builders from Japan are worth bringing into the spotlight, but some of them stand head and shoulders above the rest. Among them, there is Takashi Nihira over at Wedge Motorcycle, a ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars back in 2020. Over the next six years he has split his time between HotCars and TopSpeed, working as an Editor, Journalist, and Writer.

As much as riding motorcycles is about the places you explore and the people you meet, there’s no denying that personalization is central to the culture. Triumph knows this better than most brands — ...

Ahead of World Ducati Week, Ducati has opened registrations for another edition of its bike customisation competition - the Garage Contest. To be held as part of the festival, the unique contest ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars back in 2020. Over the next six years he has split his time between HotCars and TopSpeed, working as an Editor, Journalist, and Writer. All ...

A little while ago, we covered Indian Motorcycles’ “biggest yet” Riders Fest (2023 IRF) – a stunning effort celebrating Indian bikes that saw more than 3000 attendees milling about from 39 different ...