Speed Read, January 2, 2022
The only way this year could be worse than the last, is if a planet-ending comet spiraled towards the earth or if ska music made a comeback. But we?ve got high hopes for 2022 as we wake up, bleary-eyed and heads spinning from our New Year?s Eve celebrations.
So we?ve assembled some tasty custom motorcycles to take the edge off your hangovers and herald in what is sure to be a kick-ass year. There?s a killer BMW K100 cafe racer, a Honda Rebel scrambler, a nimble Yamaha RX from India, a revived Honda CB550 and a gorgeous Honda S90.
BMW K100 by Remastered Cycle You?ve heard the story before. This BMW K100RS was bought by a guy who had had some grand plans for a custom build. But then life got in the way, so the old Beemer sat around collecting dust for five years, before the owner bit the bullet and wheeled it down to Remastered Cycle in Brescia, Italy. ?On this motorcycle we worked to make everything as light and minimal as possible,? says Remastered?s Luca Morelli. ?We wanted an elegant but sharp bike, able to excite its rider when the pace rises on tour.? And with the 1999-model K100 now looking fast when standing still, it?s safe to say Remastered Cycle nailed the brief.
An enormous amount of work is required to turn a heavyweight autobahn bomber into an aggressive café racer. Up front is the upside-down assembly from a Ducati 749, paired to the frame with new triple clamps. The front rim is a Machesini M10RR magnesium number, that runs a Brembo master cylinder, twi...
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