A stunning Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s followed by a pair of lightly modded modern Triumph twins, a look at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special, and news of Ducati’s electric motorcycle racing plans.

Moto Martin restoration by Cafe Racer SSpirit Stunning race bike lines, a powerful engine and track-focussed running gear?what more could you want" That?s the exact kind of product you got when you ordered a Moto Martin.
Founded by Frenchman Georges Martin in 1972, Moto Martin produced bikes in a similar vein to that of Bimota. They shoehorned the latest, most powerful engines of the day into custom frames, wrapped them in new fairings and garnished them with high-end suspension and braking systems.
All those years ago this is what the original owner, Jorge, did with his Suzuki Katana 1100 donor bike. He bought the big Kat, and took it to Moto Martin where it underwent a full conversion, with little expense spared. All that remained of the original bike is the engine, carbs and speedo.
Fast-forward to today (after 21,000 miles) and Jorge?s Martin was looking a little worse for wear. Jorge decided to tear the bike down with the intention of starting the restoration himself?but sadly, he was soon diagnosed with ALS and was unable to continue. So he sold the bike to the team at Cafe Racer SSpirit in San Sebastian.

The entire bike was treated to a nut and bolt restoration, with not a single aspect of the bike...