This Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja had been a faithful companion to its owner for years. During that time, the bike had made many visits to the AC-Sanctuary workshop for customization, repairs, and servicing. But the owner was always left wanting for more. So, when the planets finally aligned, he tasked Hiroyuki Nakamura and his team at…
Triumph nailed the brief with the Scrambler 1200. The motorcycling press lauded the Brits’ ability to combine premium offroad functionality into a modern retro package. Reviewers praised its prowess both on and off the road, and owner forums are overflowing with personal accounts of positive experiences. In short, the Triumph modern classic has been embraced as a…
Riding a motorcycle in the pouring rain isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. However, I can confirm that Akin Moto’s Alpha 4.0 motorcycle jacket made my latest rain-soaked road trip much more pleasant than expected. Each year, I join a group of motorcyclists on the ‘True North’ ride. The weekend consists of a ride…
The greatest gift a father can give his son is to believe in him. Wido Veldkamp is an industrial design engineer and the frontman of the Netherlands-based workshop WiMoto. Wido considers his father Alfons to be his biggest fan. After his retirement, Alfons joined Wido at his workshop weekly where they would work on motorcycles…
The Diamond Atelier Mark II has been the brand’s most successful series model. First developed in collaboration with Julian Weber, a designer at BMW Motorrad, it was built upon a BMW R80RT Monolever platform. The original Mark II was available with 2 engine variants of either 800 or 1000 cc and in a variety of…
Triumph Motorcycles has been a pioneer of the modern classic segment for decades. Their motorcycles are styled after iconic models from the brand’s storied past and feature the latest in modern technology and engineering. Since the move to water-cooled engines back in 2016, Triumph has been steadily expanding its modern classic range and recently, in…
I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that motorcycle theft in the United States (and almost every other country worldwide) is rising. Since 2019 there’s been a staggering 29% increase in the number of motorcycles stolen in the USA with the total number currently sitting at around 55,000 per annum. These…
One of the most iconic automotive enthusiasts in the comic book universe is playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist Bruce Wayne. On film, we’ve seen him driving everything from classic Aston Martins to Lamborghini supercars and even a rather inconspicuous Honda CB750 cafe racer. However, as enviable as those vehicles are, the ones driven by his alter…
MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Preview Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) dropped in ‘virtually’ from Spain during the Thursday Press Conference at the Argentina GP, sharing a few updates on his recovery – including when he might come back to racing action. Jorge Martin “Here I’m really suffering, it’s…
Marc Benoist has always been passionate about motorcycles. A longtime hobbyist motorcycle builder, Marc’s attention to detail and love for design have fueled several Harley projects. But this time, he wanted to take on something a bit different. His goal? To create a unique British cafe racer that he, and his wife, could enjoy. Marc’s…