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Builds, interviews & culture — insights into the custom motorcycle world, first-hand.
Scramblers are back — and the choice has never been bigger. From the Ducati Scrambler to the Triumph Street Scrambler to classic conversions, this guide walks you through models, prices and what to look for before you sign.
Bobbers stand for stripped-down minimalism, fat rear tyres and rebellious soul. This guide shows you which bobbers are genuinely worth the money, what to look out for on the used market and where the hidden costs are hiding.
You want to build your own Café Racer but don't know where to start? This guide ranks the 10 best donor platforms — from Honda CB to Yamaha XS to BMW R — with realistic prices, conversion effort and what to watch out for.
A custom bike from €3,000? From €15,000? From €40,000? The honest answer: it depends — but not on what you think. A realistic look at what a custom really costs and where the hidden line items are.
Every rider knows the fear: 'Will the TÜV pass my custom?' This guide shows which mods are actually legal in Germany, how the registration process works in practice, and where most builds fail.
Whether you're buying new, used or custom — a Café Racer is a big decision. This guide gives you the full picture: models at every price point, what to check at the first viewing, and how to tell a well-built conversion from a dressed-up disaster.
Jakob Kraft builds Café Racers in a workshop in Neukölln. No social-media theatrics, no series builds — just one-offs with a backstory. A conversation about craft, patience and why every bike gets a name.
Sixteen months, a 1976 Shovelhead engine and a workshop in Stuttgart. Kai Fuchs tells the complete story of the Shovel Devil — including everything that went wrong along the way.
They look similar at first glance — but scramblers and trackers are fundamentally different bikes. This comparison explains the differences, where each works best, and which one actually suits your riding style.
Max Steiner builds one bobber a year — and is booked out for the next three. A conversation about slow craft, customers who understand the wait, and why 'a bobber' always means more than just a silhouette.
No chrome. No high-gloss paint. No Instagram-ready photoshoot. The Berlin Ghost breaks every convention of the custom scene — and that's exactly why it works. A conversation with Studio Nord about a build that lets the work speak.
Von 1.500 € für einen Teilumbau bis 35.000 € für einen Show-Build — was ein Motorrad Umbau in Deutschland wirklich kostet.
Umgebaute Motorräder sind kein Standardfall für Versicherungen — das musst du beim Custom Bike wissen, bevor du die Police abschließt.
Nicht jede Werkstatt ist für jeden Umbau geeignet. Diese 7 Kriterien helfen dir, die richtige Custom-Werkstatt für dein Projekt zu finden.
Kompakt, minimalistisch, funktional: Der Brat Style kommt aus Japan und hat die europäische Custom-Szene erfasst. Was ihn ausmacht und welche Bikes die besten Basen sind.
Der Street Fighter ist das aggressivste Kind der Custom-Szene — eine Sport- oder Superbike-Basis, entkleidet und aufgewühlt. Was ihn ausmacht und welche Basen sich eignen.
