Whether you’re about to test for your Class M license, or just itching to add a new toy to the stable, you’d be surprised how far your dollar goes in the entry-level street bike market. Features like standard ABS, inverted forks and slipper clutches are becoming increasingly common on budget-friendly offerings, and most big-name brands…
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This week’s Speed Read selection might just cover the biggest age gap we’ve ever featured in one round-up. It kicks off with a 2007-model Yamaha MT-07, and ends with a 1953 Triumph 6T Thunderbird. Wedged in between are a custom BMW R45 from Bolt Motor Co., and a Kawasaki W650 hooligan flat tracker from Down…
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Most guys can’t think beyond a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers as a gift for their significant other. But Uwe Kostrewa is a true romantic. He’s just built this peachy Yamaha SR500 flat tracker for his girlfriend, Steffi—and it’s not the first custom bike he’s built for her either. Uwe works as…
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The venerable Yamaha SR400 has been customized in every way imaginable—which is a testament to both the plucky little single’s longevity and its versatility. This 1988-model comes from Ken Ken Motorcycles in Taiwan, and it’s the perfect example of this. It combines the stance of a street tracker with the sensibilities of a chopper, to…
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Any custom workshop that’s been operating for a decent length of time is sure to have a multitude of leftover parts lying…
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If you follow Bike EXIF on social media, you might have noticed that we launched a new Facebook group recently. It’s a…
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What motorcycle did you dream of owning when you were young? For Mike Chen, it was the mighty Yamaha TW200—and who could…
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I recently had the opportunity to throw a leg over a 1996 Yamaha TW200. Or was It a 2008? Or a 1988?…
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Any conversation about the good old days of motorcycling will eventually include the words “they don’t build ’em like they used to.”…
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The first Speed Read of 2023 kicks off with a handful of parallel twins. Unit Garage debuts a custom kit for Yamaha’s…
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If you live outside of Taiwan, you’re probably not familiar with the Yamaha SR150. It was exclusively made and sold locally, and…
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Made in Taiwan and only sold locally, the Yamaha SR150 was a hit among commuters and delivery riders. But it was a…
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