Speed Read, March 6, 2022
We’ve gone global this week, with two-wheeled goodness from France, South Africa, Portugal and the USA. Our list includes a Triumph Bobber, a period-correct Triton, a custom electric Supermoto, and a new collaboration between Indian and Super73. We end off with a vintage dirt bike video from Age of Glory.
Triumph Bobber by BAAK Motocyclettes The Triumph Bobber looks classy as heck out the box?but that makes it tough to customize. Which is why a lot of builders opt to fine-tune it rather than overhaul it?and why the cleverest companies make bolt-on parts for it.
BAAK Motocyclettes are one such company. With headquarters in France and the USA, they’ve customized a bunch of Triumphs, and have a catalog stacked with Triumph-specific bits.
This Bobber features a tasteful mix of their parts, combined with sunny livery. Dubbed ‘Sacramento,’ it’s a homage to Californian custom culture (and their LA shop). And just about everything you see here can be replicated on your own bobber, with a credit card swipe and a weekend in the garage.
Starting up front, BAAK fitted their own Bobber-specific springer-style forks. A set of ‘BAAK No. 1’ handlebars do duty higher up, held by custom aluminum risers and fitted with Biltwell Inc. grips. Out front is a Bates-style headlight, with a Motogadget speedo sunk into it.
The switches are particularly cute; they’re BAAK’s own kit, held in place by leather straps. The team also installed ...
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