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El Solitario Custom Motorcycles

We have featured many custom motorcycles in the past, but none as crazy as the El Solitario conversions. The co-founders, David Borras and Valeria Libano are two irreverent artists/mechanics doing something no one else does, mixing materials like a spicy curry of metal and leather. The resulting mix of raw finishes and immaculate detailing is strangely compelling. Check out the website for the full list of their builds.



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HARLEY DAVIDSON SIDECAR - Image

HARLEY DAVIDSON SIDECAR

Union is a Art Deco-inspired sidecar attached to a 1942 Harley-Davidson Model U. It was created by Italian workshop Abnormal Cycles, they specialize in making custom and special bikes. Has Bike Exif put it, there’s something reminiscent of Flash Gordon about this machine...check out their website for more original customs. via Bikeexif...
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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES | BY KISKA

Renown Swedish Motorcycle brand Husqvarna have unveiled two exciting new street models at the International motorcycle Expo EICMA in Milan. The 401 VITPILEN and 401 SVARTPILEN are inspired by the rebellious spirit of the golden age of the brand in the 60s and 70s. Both models have been reduced to the bare functional essentials, free of gimmicks, gadgets and extravagant design embellishments, they combine modern technology, cutting-edge design and high quality hardwa...
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LIMITED EDITION STEVE MCQUEEN METISSE MOTORCYCLE REPLICA - Image

LIMITED EDITION STEVE MCQUEEN METISSE MOTORCYCLE REPLICA

We were mesmerized with this announcement by Métisse Motorcycles, they will be producing a limited edition replica (300) of the famous Steve Mcqueen Métisse Desert Racer Motorbike. Each Desert Racer will be authentically hand built by Métisse Motorcycles in the UK. As a limited edition of 300 from Métisse, each one has its own framed and embossed certificate of authenticity. Steve McQueen’s signature is also on the tank ...
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