Royalti 650: Understanding an Interceptor and Ducati Hybrid
royalti-650-interceptor-ducati-engineering Royalti 650 is a useful case for thinking about the most ambitious end of motorcycle customisation: combining major elements from different donor machines. Such a project encourages questions that a cosmetic…
Interceptor 650 Purple & White Brat: How to Judge a Complete Custom
interceptor-650-purple-white-brat-design The Interceptor 650 Purple & White Brat offers a useful starting point for discussing what makes a custom feel complete. A memorable paint scheme may attract the first glance, but ownership involves much more…
VP Designs Thunderbird 500: Planning a Personal Bobber-Style Custom
thunderbird-500-vp-designs-custom A Thunderbird 500 bobber-style project can begin with a strong personal image: a favourite paint treatment, a particular riding posture or the outline of an old custom cruiser. The challenge is turning that image into a…
BLADE Continental GT 650 Tracker: Looking Beyond the Style Label
continental-gt-650-blade-tracker-design The Continental GT 650 tracker by BLADE Motorcycle invites a useful discussion about style labels. Words such as tracker, scrambler and cafe racer help readers recognise an aesthetic, but they do not describe a…
GRAPHITE Meteor 350: A Design Study in Dark Custom Styling
graphite-meteor-350-custom-design The GRAPHITE Meteor 350 custom raises an interesting design question: how much personality can a motorcycle communicate through shape alone? A limited colour palette puts unusual pressure on the outline. There is less…
Jewel 81 Cast Iron Bullet: What Makes a Restoration Meaningful?
jewel-81-cast-iron-bullet-restoration Jewel 81, a cast iron Bullet restoration, prompts a question that is often more interesting than a list of new parts: what are we trying to preserve when we restore an old motorcycle? Appearance matters, but so do…
Best Royal Enfield Phone Mount with USB Charger on Amazon: Navigation Setup Guide
royal-enfield-phone-mount-usb-charger-amazon Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep Modified Royal Enfield running. Modern touring depends…
Best Royal Enfield Saddlebags & Panniers on Amazon: Touring Luggage Buying Guide
royal-enfield-saddlebags-panniers-amazon Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep Modified Royal Enfield running. Royal Enfield riders are…
Best Royal Enfield Windshield & Flyscreen on Amazon: Wind Protection Buying Guide
royal-enfield-windshield-flyscreen-amazon Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep Modified Royal Enfield running. Wind pressure at highway…
Best Royal Enfield Hand Guards on Amazon: Wind, Rain & Crash Protection Guide
royal-enfield-hand-guards-amazon Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep Modified Royal Enfield running. Cold wind, rain and low-speed falls…