Vagabund V10 BMW R100R Motorcycle

Austria-based custom motorcycle shop Vagabund uses BMW's classic R-series of motorcycles as a canvas to create their rolling artwork. The V10 started life as a 1993 R100R before being turned into a cafe racer with vintage lines and modern performance. Starting by stripping the bike down to the frame, every component from the engine to the forks has been rebuilt. The black powder-coated forks have been shortened by almost three inches giving it a road-hugging stance, and a 3D-printed rear cowling over a new subframe adds a contemporary look. Both retro and current, Vagabund's latest captures the best of both worlds.

Untitled Zero XP Motorcycle

Zero's SR/F didn't need any help in the performance department — its 82kW electric motor produces enough power and torque to propel the bike to 124 mph in a hurry. So Untitled went to work on the body, instead, creating the XP as a representation of the future of motorcycles. The seat shell, nose, bellypan, and fork brackets are all custom CNC'd from 6061 aerospace aluminum, and, along with some CNC'd polymer panels, receive a "ghost gray" aircraft paint job befitting their spaceship-like design. Other modifications were made to the frame, Showa forks, and controls. Housed inside a custom top bracket, Motogadget Motoscope Mini LED and Dot-matrix 'D/N' displays serve to make this futuristic vision all the more real.

Photos: Simone Mancini, Ludovic Robert / Untitled Motorcycles

Mokka Electric Garelli KL50 Motorcycle

The first thing you notice about the Mokka KL50 is what isn't there — a large amount of space where the petrol-powered motor should be. Starting with a Garelli KL50 two-stroke, Mokka transforms the bike into an electric motorcycle while keeping all the elements that make it a classic. The KL50 is stripped down and rebuilt, with every part either replaced or rebuilt. Where the engine was mounted sits a 5 kW brushless motor, powered by Sony lithium-ion batteries good for 25 miles between charges. The fuel tank is repurposed as a cover for the electronics and control systems, along with many custom-made parts. With a blend of modern tech and retro style, Budapest-based Mokka created a head-turning city sprinter.

Yamaha Tritown Concept Scooter

Electric scooters are booming — and piling up on sidewalks and causing accidents. Yamaha's Tritown scooter is an innovative take on the electric scooter that aims to fix the usual electric scooter's flaws. Designed as a last-mile mobility solution and using Yamaha's Leaning Multi-Wheel mechanism, the Tritown has dual front wheels and is controlled by the rider's balance. The Tritown stands upright at a stop, and never requires the rider to step off the scooter until they've reached their destination. A 380 Wh battery powers a 500-watt motor mounted in the rear rub to a top speed of about 15 MPH. The Tritown weighs in at 88 pounds and is just over three feet long, making it light and compact while having a substantial structure and lighting. The project looks to be ready for production, and the rumor is that it will be in available for purchase within the year.

Curtiss Psyche Electric Motorcycle

Harley-Davidson is taking its biggest leap towards the future in the company's history with the LiveWire electric bike. After playing the big v-twin cruiser game, Curtiss reinvented itself as an all-electric bike maker — and now it's taking a direct shot at Harley's EV. Priced at $30,000, the Psyche will compete directly in the LiveWire's range, but with a design that's unmistakable for anything but a Curtiss. The Psyche retains the structural look of Curtiss' models, but with the cantilever forks and frame painted white — anything but standard for a motorcycle. The battery pack is mounted transversely to the frame, recalling BMW's boxer engines, and the solo seat rides suspended bobber style in the air. A 48 or 96 horsepower version will be available at launch, with 160 miles of range per charge, and weighing only 375 pounds. Curtiss is also selling stock in a WeFunder campaign to raise funds, with a goal of getting listed on the NASDAQ exchange by 2021.

Indian x Traeger Wood-Fired Grill Motorcycle

Custom builder Thor Drake had a dream to combine outdoor grilling with his passion for motorcycles. The result is the perfect marriage of food and machine — a sidecar-mounted grill that's with you wherever the open road takes you. Thor took a Traeger Ironwood 885 wood pellet grill and fabricated a custom sidecar that matches the classic lines of the Indian Springfield Darkhorse perfectly, complete with mounting points for utensils and pellets for cooking on the go. The bike will debut at the 2019 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Hugo Eccles Zero XP Motorcycle

Hugo Eccles is the founder of United Motorcycles, a design firm that creates custom bikes by the likes of Ducati, Triumph, and now electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero. The freedom that comes with an electric drivetrain — no fuel tank, carburetors, exhaust — leaves an almost unlimited canvas for the designer, and Eccles wasted no space with the Zero platform. Taking inspiration from drag bikes and aircraft, the end result is as minimalist as you can while showing off the centerpiece of any motorcycle — the powertrain. Only enough bodywork was used to allow the rider to ride, with knee grips and a transparent "tank" that houses the digital instrument cluster. The frame and suspension were lightly modified, with other custom touches that include CNC'd footpegs and a Motogadget gauge mounted in a custom carrier. While motorcycles move toward an electric future, the custom scene will move right along with them.

Lark Streamliner Electric Motorcycle

Going for a land speed record is a right of passage for any new technology, and electric vehicles are no exception. No matter how advanced propulsion systems get, mankind's genetic-level need for speed requires that it be pushed to its absolute limit to see just how fast it can go. Former BMX champ Shea Nyquist is building his own electric motorcycle and aiming for a streamliner world record with it, called the Lark Streamliner. Nyquist's home-built frame has a massive wheelbase for high-speed stability and weighs around 1,700 pounds — and has done 80 MPH at 10% throttle in testing. Even for an athlete used to balancing on two wheels, riding the bike has required every bit of skill he can muster. Check out his YouTube channel to watch the project as it develops.

2019 Kawasaki KX 450 3D Core Dirt Bike

Former freestyle and motocross pro rider Alvaro Dal Farra suffered a bad crash in 2009 while filming with FMX team DaBoot, suffering a broken arm, ribs, and a punctured lung. That couldn't quell his desire to ride, and he was back on a bike as soon as he recovered. As a testament to his love of riding and the first bike he can remember, a Malaguti Grizzly, Alvaro and Skorpion Engineering created the 3D Core based on a 2019 Kawasaki KX 450. The 3D-printed bodywork uses an open crosshatch pattern to expose components underneath painted in a red-to-blue fade, mimicking the look of blood flowing through veins and arteries. Other additions include an Officine Zard exhaust and SunStar transmission with Dunlop knobbies to keep the power down — when Alvaro isn't flying through the air.

Droog Moto DM-015 Motorcycle

Droog Moto designs and builds custom bikes that look like they just rode off the set of Fury Road. Droog's latest post-apocalyptic creation is the Kawasaki Nija 250-based DM-015 — and it might be the ultimate piece of prepper kit. Droog makes sure that their bikes don't just look the part, and the DM-015 is no exception. The 250cc engine makes 36 horsepower driving a six-speed gearbox, and with the bike stripped to its bare essentials, it's more than numbers might suggest. The front and rear suspension have been upgraded to fully-adjustable units and LED lighting replaces the standard halogen bulbs all around. Each Droog is also custom-made to fit the buyer, with the shop taking your measurements and building each bike to fit you personally. That kind of attention to detail will make riding through the wasteland a serene experience.

Curtiss Hades Motorcycle

Curtiss is wasting no time going all-in on electric motorcycles. Their next model will be the Hades, utilizing Curtiss' unique design language with a focus on absolute minimalism. Many of the Hades' parts are designed to perform more than one function, an example being the horizontal battery case that also incorporates footpegs for the rider. That finned aluminum casing houses a 399 volt, 16.8 kWh battery that powers a proprietary motor and controller good for 217 horsepower — meaning the Hades will be no slouch in the performance department. Curtiss expects the Hades to launch in 2020.

BMW x Krautmotors Bauhaus 100 F 850 GS Motorcycle

The Staatliches Bauhaus was a German art school that operated from 1919 to 1933 when it closed due to pressure from the Nazi regime. Despite its closure, Bauhaus would go on to become arguably the most influential art school of the 20th century, spawning a movement that bore its name and influencing generations of artists and designers up to the present day. Celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus, BMW and Krautmotors collaborated on a motorcycle that gives BMW's classic 1969 /5 a modern stylistic update. Using the slim engine from the BMW F 850 GS adventure bike, Krautmotors designed a frame that draws on Bauhaus principles for its modern-retro look. The bike is fully rideable, and although not intended for daily use, it will debut at the StarrWars straight-line race in Europe.

2019 BMW R nineT 5 Motorcycle

50 years ago, BMW released its iconic /5 series of motorcycles and marked the start of production in Berlin. The design would mark the shape of BMW motorcycles for decades to come and was a huge success for the company. To celebrate the occasion, BMW is releasing a special version of the R nineT, the R nineT /5, with styling cues that pay tribute to the original. Finished in Lupine Blue, the /5 gets chrome-finished mirrors and exhaust, along with a classic double seat with grab straps and white piping. The tank keeps its modern shape but has the classic BMW kneepads with a double pinstripe and anniversary logo. With its air-cooled boxer twin, the R nineT is already a modern classic, and the /5 edition brings it even closer to its roots.

Curtiss Zeus Radial V8 Motorcycle

Curtiss isn't laying down in its effort to remake itself as an electric motorcycle manufacturer. The Zeus electric motorcycle was showcased just a year ago, and Curtiss is back already with a redesign that's as much rolling sculpture as transportation. The Zeus Radial V8 plays tribute to the internal combustion heritage of Glenn Curtiss' motorcycles by artfully arranging the battery packs in two rows of four cylinders, mimicking a V8 motor. The design is also functional, allowing for better cooling, helped by an arching frame and electric motor that mounts at the swingarm pivot. Curtiss claims 217 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque from the motor and expects to launch the Zeus Radial V8 in 2020.

Industrial Moto Project Angel Honda Grom Motorcycle

Industrial Moto's project GUS took Honda's new Grom and added a sidecar for carrying gear for the great outdoors. Motorcycle enthusiast and former US Marine iamsoulless (real name Chris) was an instant fan — and thought it would be perfect to get his brother to experience the joy of riding. Chris' brother Nick has Angelman Syndrome, a neurological disorder that prevents a normal range of movement, and Chris cares for him full-time. Industrial Moto waived labor costs and a Gofundme covered the parts to create a sidecar for Nick — and it looks like Nick is now as big a fan of motorcycles as his brother.

BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster Motorcycle

BMW is moving towards electrification with its road cars, and they aren't about to leave their motorcycle division out. BMW Motorrad's Vision DC Roadster is a look at what the future holds for motorcycles, while keeping its heritage alive with styling cues from the iconic boxer engine. BMW used the cooling system for the battery pack to create the familiar horizontal horns associated with its boxer engines, and when the electric motor is started, the horns move out slightly to give a visual indicator that the bike is ready to operate. By using the battery as a focal point, the aluminum frame and elements like the seat, forks, and swingarm seem to levitate around it — reinforcing the powertrain as the centerpiece of a motorcycle. While the Vision DC Roadster is unlikely to see production, the design study is an exciting look at what's to come from BMW Motorrad's electric future.

2019 Honda Super Cub C125 Motorcycle

Ask what product was most responsible for Honda's success and the correct answer might surprise you. It isn't the Civic, Accord, or CB750 — it's the Super Cub, a 49cc three-speed step-through scooter that was released in 1958. Honda has sold over one million of them, and even the famous slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" was originally a Super Cub advertising campaign. Now, the latest Super Cub is making its way back to the US that keeps the style of the original with thoroughly modern updates. The 125cc motor is borrowed from the Grom, while a four-speed transmission allows manual heel-toe shifting without the need of a clutch. With a top speed of 60 MPH, the Super Cub is a nearly perfect urban companion and has the timeless style to match.

2020 KTM Enduro Motorcycles

This June the Red Bull KTM factory team sent five riders to the Austrian Erzberg Rodeo, the largest enduro event in the world, with four of them taking spots in the top ten, including second overall. Now KTM is taking everything it learned racing and putting it into a huge new lineup of enduro bikes for 2020. 12 models and six different engine sizes in two- and four-stroke designs are available, meaning if you can't find something you like here, you probably aren't going to find it anywhere. Race-proven upgrades like Brembo brakes and machined aluminum hubs and redesigned chassis mean that even if you aren't competing, you'll have some of the best machinery on the planet underneath you.

Ducati Streetfighter V4 Motorcycle

In 2017, Ducati unveiled the Panigale V4 to the public. A thinly-disguised MotoGP prototype for the street, the V4 packed a MotoGP-derived 1103cc V4 engine making 214 horsepower — the most in its class — and out-performing everything else in any category you wanted to measure. Taken as it was from Ducati's MotoGP program, the Panigale V4 also had a MotoGP-like riding position, which was the only thing to possibly critique about the bike. Now you can't even say that with the upcoming release of the Streetfighter V4. Using the same chassis and engine as the Panigale, the Streetfighter loses the coverings to show off the beautiful motor and gets a more upright riding position with higher handlebars. Nearly everything else is carried over, which means that not only will the Streetfighter V4 dust everything else on the road, you can be a lot more comfortable while doing it. The official debut will take place at the EIMCA show later in 2019.

Auto Fabrica Type 18 BMW R nineT Scrambler Motorcycle

The cafe racer style may very well have had its day with the current push towards futurism in the custom bike scene. Auto Fabrica embodies that trend with its BMW R nineT-based Type 18, that takes a large step towards the future of motorcycle design rather looking strictly towards the past for its design influences. Commissioned by BMW Motorrad for the Wheels and Waves festive in the south of France, Auto Fabrica decided to take BMW's infinitely customizable platform in a future-looking direction. Stripping the R nineT down to its bare essentials, Auto Fabrica used a minimalist philosophy when building it back, crafting flying wings that reference BMW's roots as an aircraft engine manufacturer. Aiming for a modular design, the project has interchangeable panels with a look towards volume production. Orders are strictly limited, although the design should see several evolutions going forward.

Recast Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Motorcycle

Founded in Belarus in 2014, Recast Moto creates custom motorcycles influenced by their home country. Matiz Lemark of Recast took a rough 1999 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 cruiser and turned it into the blacked out scrambler you see here. The design revolves around a vintage Honda CB750 gas tank that was sourced from the US and took nearly a month to get to Minsk. In the meantime, Recast took the opportunity to strip the Guzzi down for painting, rebuilding the motor and adding spoked wheels with knobby all-terrain tires. Custom controls were made from duralumin and the grips were sourced from a snowmobile — a far more common vehicle in Belarus. A hand-stitched leather skateboard seat, custom subframe, and several coats of charcoal black finished the sinister project.

Sarolea x Mighty Machines N60 MM.01 Electric Motorcycle

Belgian motorcycle manufacturer Sarolea and design house Café Costume have collaborated on an electric motorcycle and style package that covers all the riding basics with flair. Sarolea's N60 is a cafe-style bike built on the same platform as the Manx7 electric superbike, with an air-cooled brushless DC motor making 163 horsepower and covering 205 miles before needing a recharge. All this is housed in a carbon fiber monocoque with Ohlins suspension front and rear and a carbon fiber swingarm. In addition to the N60, Café Costume has designed a bespoke tailored riding suit to compliment Sarolea's advanced engineering. The suit features integrated protection while maintaining a modern look — on or off the bike. Hedon Helmets of Milan created the carbon fiber helmet and Studio Blade the handmade Damascus steel knife, making everything you need to ride in style.

2017 Skynet Moto-Terminator Ducati Motorcycle

When the artificial super-intelligence Skynet determines that the only thing capable of destroying it are humans, it launches a program to exterminate them — leading to the premise of the Terminator films. From aerial vehicles to tanks, drones, and sending the famous Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Series 800 Terminator back in time to kill John Connor, Skynet has come up with some very creative ways to eliminate humanity. The moto-terminator pictured here was featured in the 2009 Terminator Slavation film and served as Skynet's attack dog — agile and heavily armed. Designed by Martin Laing and Victor Martinez and built on a 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 S, the bike was ridden in the movie and is extraordinarily detailed, perfectly capturing the Terminator-on-two-wheels look.

MotoRRetro BMW R100 RS Motorcycle

When it comes to going fast, the biggest enemy to speed is the air around us. In the 1920s, the airplane was in its infancy and terrestrial vehicles makers began to take notice of aerodynamic principles, leading to cars and motorcycles with swooping shapes meant to knife through the air. MotoRRetro used the early days of aero and early BMW motorcycles as inspiration for this custom BMW R100 RS build. Georgio Rimi and Vaughn Ryan used classic coachbuilding methods to create the alloy bodywork, employing English wheels, hammers, and bucks to hand form each piece. A Buell Lightning donated its forks and wheel, with a custom CNC'd triple tree holding everything in place. A beautiful piece of handcrafted work, this BMW captures the spirit of early automotive and motorcycle history.

Indian x Workhorse Appaloosa Scout Motorcycle

The Indian Scout is celebrating 100 years, and for the 2019 Sultans of Sprint event, they collaborated with Workhorse for one of the wildest takes on the motorcycle yet. Designed for the drag strip and named after the famously fast horse breed, the Appaloosa Scout has been made over to resemble something more like a jet fighter than a motorcycle. 700 hours were spent fabricating a host of custom parts for the build, like the front fairing and an extended swingarm. The original tank was cut down to hold just 2.5 liters of fuel and the side profile retained to make it recognizable as a Scout. Akrapovič made a bespoke titanium exhaust, and along with nitrous and a few other mods, brings power up to 130 horses from the stock 100. The Appaloosa Scout will be racing in France, Germany, and Italy over the next few months as part of the Sultans of Sprint festivities.