A Suzuki Bandit rescued in the Czech Republic, an immaculate Honda CT70H going under the hammer, and a wonderful Vincent discovery. Plus significant news on the Harley-Davidson apparel front, with Milwaukee’s first outsider collaboration in 119 years.

Suzuki GSF600 by Blackout Custom Design The Suzuki Bandit 600 is one of those solid, reliable roadsters that will keep going forever?if looked after properly. Unfortunately, this one wasn?t. The bodywork and frame were damaged and, worse, it?d been sitting outside in the rain and snow for a couple of years, slowly rusting away.

Most folks would have loaded the bike onto a trailer and taken it to the local wreckers, but the owner of this Czech machine decided to right the wrongs instead. He took the Suzuki to Marcel Galuszka of Blackout Custom Design [above] and asked him to make a café racer with room for a pillion passenger. Along the way, the style meandered more into what Galuszka calls ?brat tracker? territory, but it shows how relatively few mods can transform the vibe of a bike.

Galuszka fixed the bent frame, built a new rear section, and repaired and remodeled the tank. The new stepped seat is commodious yet unobtrusive, and much more attractive than the massive unit on the stock Bandit.
On the electrical front, there?s LED lighting all round?including a sharp new headlight?plus a neat Motogadget speedo. The electrics are all tucked neatly away under the seat, concealed with simple side panels.

The res...