Tryfonas SergiouGuerilla Four: An XJR 1300 from Rough Craftsverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeYamaha’s XJR 1300 is proof that, once in a while, major manufacturers pay attention. And get it right. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the iconic street bruiser was re-released this year with a refreshed look and a layout that encourages customization—thanks to the prolific Yard Built program. …
Tryfonas SergiouModern Muscle: Victory Gunner by Tattoo Projectsverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeAt just eighteen years old, Victory Motorcycles is one of the youngest marques on the planet. And their current cruiser range has a distinctly modern aesthetic—a hard sell for potential owners looking for the American heritage vibe. Rudy Banny is the founder of Tattoo Projects, the ad agency that …
Tryfonas SergiouMaxed Out: Yamaha’s Yard Built VMAX customverified_publisherBike EXIF - Chris HunterThe mighty V-Max is thirty years old this year. And it’s still making the news—for both the right and the wrong reasons. Its creator, Kenji Ekuan of GK Design, died a few days ago. Ekuan isn’t as well known as European designers such as Massimo Tamburini or Miguel Galluzzi, but he should be. His …
Tryfonas SergiouIndy Mile: Gasolina's custom SR400 Trackerverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeIn Melbourne, Australia—on the Yarra River’s shorefront—you’ll find an outfit called Gasolina. It’s an unusual but very appealing business: a restaurant-cum-motorcycle design studio that doubles up as an event venue. A few months ago, Gasolina played host to Yamaha Australia when they relaunched the …
Tryfonas SergiouHappy Landings: Clockwork's CB750 customverified_publisherBike EXIF - Wesley ReynekeSamuel Guertin used to spend his days wrenching on choppers—the kind that fly. But after a decade working as a helicopter mechanic, he decided that customizing cars and bikes was more fulfilling. So he changed his flight path and Clockwork Motorcycles was born, with a base in the countryside half an …
