Nmoto Nostalgia BMW R7 Motorcycle

In 1934, BMW debuted the R7 concept motorcycle during the height of the Art Deco style. The R7 was never made but would inspire the later R17 and R5 models. Thought to be lost until 2005, the R7 was rediscovered and fully restored to its former glory. That is the story behind Nmoto's Nostalgia R7, an exacting recreation of the stunning original built on BMW's current R nineT. Every detail from the R7 is there, from the partially-open fenders to the fish-fin exhaust pipes, wire wheels, and headlight-speedometer combo. The engine is enclosed in aerodynamic panels with exposed cylinder heads, all covered in black with white pinstriping the highlight the flow of the bodywork. Provide your own R nineT and you can walk away with one of the best custom motorcycles on the road.

Triumph Rocket 3 TFC Motorcycle

Triumph introduced the Rocket 3 in 2004 and put the world on notice. The massive cruiser packed a 2.3-liter triple, the largest motor of any production motorcycle, and was aimed squarely at the American market. Triumph Factory Custom is releasing 750 units of a completely redesigned Rocket 3 that improves over the original in every way possible. The engine has been bumped up to 2.5 liters, and a new aluminum frame that uses the engine as a stressed member and single-sided swingarm to reduce weight 88 pounds to 648. Showa inverted forks and rear monoshock improve ride and handling, with Brembo brakes providing the stopping power. 225 of the 750 Rocket 3 TFCs will be coming to the US, with deliveries starting December 2019.

Kaffeemaschine 1984 Le Mans KM23 Motorcycle

Kaffeemaschine specializes in customizing classic Moto Guzzi motorcycles, the personal favorite of founder Axel Budde. His minimalist, monochromatic designs have made Kaffeemaschine a success in Europe, to the point that Axle had to hire some help and move into a bigger garage. The LM23 is the latest from Budde and the first that wasn't built completely on his own, but his touch is readily apparent. Starting with a 1984 Le Mans Mark III, the bike was torn down to the bolts. The motor was bored over to 1000cc, along with redone gearing and final drive. The original forks had their internals replaced, and Brembo brakes provide modern stopping power. The frame was painted grey, and Kevlar aramid fiber was used to create the fairing and bodywork with a Lamborghini lime green for the finishing touch.

Deus Ex Machina Goof Bike

Not every motorcycle build has to push the limits. Being irreverent and fun can be just as exciting as being fast and serious — and Deus Ex captures that philosophy with its Goof Bike. Built for summer, the Goof Bike started with a Suzuki RV90, and artist Paul McNeil and Deus Ex mechanic Jeremy "Frenchie" Tagand collaborated to create the perfect summer getaround. Harkening back to the endless summer of the '60s, McNeil and Tagand stripped the RV90 of everything not essential and added a wild surfboard rack and airbrush-style red, white, and blue paint scheme. Grab your board and bubble helmet — summer is here.

Triumph x Berluti Bonneville T120 Motorcycle

Following up their custom Porsche 911, Bertuli collaborated with French motorcycle shop Mecatwin to create a bespoke Triumph T120 custom bike, helmet, and boots. The motorcycle features Bertuli's Venezia leather on the seat and handgrips. The helmet is a classic open face design with custom leatherwork and Maison's Off the Road boots, giving you everything you need to start motorcycling in the highest style possible.

Joey Ruiter Moto Undone Motorcycle

Designer Joey Ruiter and his firm jruiter I.D. have no problem tearing up the rulebook. From bicycles to boats, cars, and furniture, there's nothing Ruiter is afraid to try — with results that rewrite expectations. One of Ruiter's latest designs is the Moto Undone, an all-electric urban motorcycle with styling unlike anything we've ever seen. A rectangular, polished aluminum shell houses all the mechanicals, broken only by a zig-zag shape to allow the front wheel to rotate, hand grips and footpegs, and a slight indention for the seat. The front and rear are perforated and house LED head, brake, and turn signal lighting. Moto Undone is powered by a 1500w 48v electrical system, allowing 90 miles of range and a top speed of 30 MPH. The specs might not get the blood pumping, but as a rolling work art, the Moto Undone delivers.

Essence E-raw 04 Signature Motorcycle

Essence motorcycles got its start with a prototype built by founder Martin Hulin. That prototype went viral, and Hulin and his small team got to work on refining the concept into a lineup of four all-electric motorcycles. The E-raw 04 Signature takes a straightforward trellis frame and adds a flying seat made of brushed aluminum that looks like a piece of abstract art as the centerpiece of the bike's design. High-end forks and rear monoshock from Ohlins and a CNC-milled aluminum swingarm show that E-raw wasn't made just as point A-to-B transportation. The performance specs also back that up: the top-line motor makes 205 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Those are insane numbers for a motorcycle, and Essence puts nothing between the riders hand and the motor, with no traction control or the like. Essence claims 0-62 in 2.8 seconds and gearing for a top speed of 124 MPH. This puts the E-raw 04 Signature in the top echelon of motorcycles worldwide.

BMW x Revival Birdcage Motorcycle

BMW Motorrad has a completely new, large-displacement boxer engine under development, possibly for a new cruiser-type motorcycle. BMW teamed up with Revival for a one-off concept showcasing the new motor, and Revival delivered their signature style in spades. The Revival Birdcage draws inspiration from classic BMW racers of the 1920s and '30s, along with race cars of the '60s and their intricate tube frame chassis. The Birdcage features a hard-tail frame made of titanium and a cantilever front suspension, a trademark BMW design. The web-like frame puts the boxer motor on center stage while adding an almost delicate look. Nearly every piece on the Birdcage was custom made, the result of a six-month-long design and manufacturing process. BMW's big boxer will appear on a new bike sometime in 2020.

Curtiss Zeus Bobber Motorcycle

Curtiss is remaking itself as an electric motorcycle company, phasing out the v-twin engines on bikes like the Warhawk in favor of their own electric motors and battery packs. The Zeus will be their first electric production bike, and despite the photos, it isn't a concept. Built on a sleek aluminum frame, the Zeus will ride on solid carbon fiber wheels, with 190 horsepower and 280 miles of range. Curtiss claims a 0-62 time of 2.1 seconds and a fully adjustable suspension that can be set for road or track. The bike is expected to roll off the assembly line in 2020, with a $6,000 deposit making sure you get yours.

Panache Customs 1977 Yamaha XS 360 Motorcycle

Sinking two years of your life into a little motorcycle like this 1977 Yamaha XS360 might seem excessive, but for Panache Customs founder Charles Murillon, the time isn't what's important. Charles spent two years learning his trade at custom cycle shop Diamond Atelier before striking out on his own, and it shows. Nicknamed Falkor after the furry white dragon from The Neverending Story, this XS360 stands out for what it isn't — flashy or overdone. Keeping with the original aesthetics, Charles minimized the wiring, added a dual front disc setup from its larger sibling the XS650, and even kept the original exhaust headers. While it won't be winning races, this XS360 will definitely be turning heads in the best possible way.

Lightning Strike Electric Motorcycle

Despite the inherent performance of electric technology, the focus of most electric motorcycles has been focused more on mobility than outright performance. Lightning's LS-218 superbike is all about the latter — it's the fastest motorcycle in the world, gas or electric, with a top speed of 218 MPH and handling too match. Taking the lessons learned from the LS-218, Lightning is releasing the Strike, a more entry-level machine using the LS-218's platform. A liquid-cooled AC induction motor makes 90 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 150 MPH for the Carbon Edition. The Strike is capable of up to 200 miles of range in normal riding and features top-shelf components like Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes. Even better, the Strike starts at just under $13,000, making it one of the best performance deals on the market.

Industrial Moto Project GUS Honda MSX 125 Motorcycle

The Honda Grom might look like a toy at first glance, but don't underestimate it — it's a full-fledged motorcycle. That makes the Grom a great platform for customization, with Industrial Moto's Project GUS a perfect example. The Virginia-based custom shop took a stock 2018 MSX125 and worked their magic, creating a little offroad machine that's loads of fun and can carry a passenger, even if an adult is in the seat. The GUS in Project GUS stands for Grom Utility Sidecar. The handmade, tube-framed sidecar can carry a human in a detachable seat or gear, and custom brackets mount it to the bike. The Grom itself got a makeover as well, with new plastics and custom graphics. Project GUS is a great outdoor companion for you and pint-sized friend.

Wreckless H4MM4 Ducati Speedway Motorcycle

Mention Ducati and the image that comes to mind is a sleek blur of red on two wheels and the whine of twin-cylinder motors and dry clutches. Speedway racing is the exact opposite — strange-looking frames packing small-displacement motors on dirt ovals while sliding sideways most of the time. But UK-based Wreckless Motorcycles thought the combination of Italy and homebrew ingenuity would make for an interesting project, and that's how their H4MM4 Ducati-engined speedway bike came into being. The discovery of an early-70s 450cc Desmo Ducati single-cylinder kicked the whole project off. A Jawa speedway frame from the same era was modified to fit the motor, and a host of custom parts adorn the bike. In tribute to Wreckless founder Rick Geall's favorite F1 driver Louis Hamilton, the bike is painted in Mercedes F1 team colors and logos. As strange as speedway bikes might look, this passion project is one of the most interesting customs you'll find.

Metalbike Garage Triumph Speed Triple Motorcycle

Triumph's Speed Triple is a beautiful, high-performing naked streetfighter in stock trim. But the artists at Metalbike Garage of Collegno, Italy, have turned it into a rolling masterpiece with their hand-shaped aluminum bodywork. Founded by Simone Lecca after leaving Bertone, Metalbike Garage specializes custom fairings made in the grand tradition of Italian coachbuilders. Starting with a 2000 Speed Triple, Lecca and his team tore the bike down to its tube frame before penning a design that would both look good and preserve the bike's performance. All the pieces are made from only two sheets of aluminum and have a variety of compound curves that look almost impossible. Not just a design exercise, the forks were replaced with USD units and an Öhlins monoshock, with a custom stainless exhaust that completes the look. Metalbike Garage has made a custom bike that is equal parts beauty and beast with this custom Triumph.

Zero x Huge Design SM Custom Motorcycle

Huge Design of San Francisco, CA specializes in industrial design and is no stranger to motorcycles. So when electric motorcycle manufacturer Zero asked them to try their hand at customizing one of their bikes, Huge Design was all-in. Zero sent Huge Design their entry-level model, the FXS. Working with Zero's CAD files, Huge Design was able to design the bike almost entirely on computers after work — a far cry from the usual motorcycle customization in the garage with sheet metal, sparks, and lots of tools. Tire manufacturer Shinko was looking for a bike to wear their tires for The One Moto Show in Portland, and with the partnership now including three firms, the project was a go. The clean lines of the bodywork are machined from ABS thermoplastic and compliment the modern, all-electric internals perfectly.

Diamond Atelier Groot BMW R65 Motorcycle

German motorcycle design shop Diamond Atelier made their reputation building customized versions of classic air-cooled BMWs. Continuing in that successful vein, Diamond Atelier has released their third series production model, the Groot. Diamond Atelier's second series model, the Mark II, was named after Tony Stark's Iron Man suit, and the BMW R65-based Groot continues that trend. Taking advantage of the R65's shorter wheelbase, the Groot is Diamond Atelier's vision of an urban scrambler. Modern 53mm USD forks replace the original units and carry dual six-piston calipers gripping wave rotors mounted to BMW snowflake rims. Knobby Continental Twinduro TKC80 tires provide the grip for dirt trails or urban riding, and a fully refurbished frame and motor ensure this bike will be running for years to come. Two tank styles are available in two different paint schemes — one Groot-inspired and the other a classic two-tone. The Groot is available for order now.

Droog Moto Urban Fighter Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle

Droog Moto has added another post-apocalyptic transport to its arsenal with its latest build, the Urban Fighter. The Urban Fighter is Droog's biggest bike yet, but the Kawasaki Z1000 underneath means it's far nicer to ride than its looks suggest. Droog's trademark industrial vision is readily apparent in the custom fuel cell, front fairing, and fenders, sporting an angular design in raw steel. All unnecessary bodywork and tabs have been removed and the wiring has been reduced and tucked away. The rear subframe has been replaced with a custom piece that carries a leather skateboard seat and low-profile LED brake light. Aluminum wheel inserts add to the solid heavy equipment look that belies the flickability of the underlying chassis. If surviving the collapse of society is what you're after, Droog Moto's creations have style in spades.

Viba Jane Honda Monkey Motorcycle

Honda's classic Z series, also known as the Monkey, is all-new for the 2019 model year. With disc brakes, inverted forks, and full rear suspension, the Monkey is small but is fully equipped and street-legal. French custom shop Viba used the new Monkey as the basis for its Jane Honda custom, featuring 3D-printed parts. The front fascia doubles as a rack and fender, while the centerpiece of the bike is the custom tank — with both pieces 3D-printed in aluminum. The rest of the bike retains the best of Honda's vintage styling, making this tiny city bike a modern classic.

Harley-Davidson Electric Bike Concepts

Harley-Davidson's LiveWire will debut this year as the company's first electric motorcycle, ditching the iconic v-twin for batteries and brushless DC motors. While the LiveWire is a big step towards the future for the company, that's not the only all-electric offering Harley has planned. Harley showed off two other electric bikes that are far outside the company's heavyweight history — a minimalist city/trail concept and an even smaller scooter. The trail bike features front and rear suspension, knobby tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and plenty of ground clearance. The design looks excellent, with a healthy dose of vintage dirt bike and clean, modern packaging. The scooter concept has a flat bench seat with skateboard footrests — a nice touch, but doubtful for a production model. While both models are concepts, they point the way towards Harley-Davidson's future, combining heritage with forward-thinking. Let's hope we see both of these bikes on the street soon.

Steve McQueen's 1971 Husqvarna 250 Cross Motorcycle

Motorcross racing came to the US in 1966 when 250cc World Motocross Champion Torsten Hallman flew in from Sweden and dominated with his Husqvarna 250 Cross. Seeing how effortlessly Hallman won, rider Malcolm Smith traded his Greeves for Husqvarna, appearing with the bike in On Any Sunday and helping popularize motocross in America. Steve McQueen was also featured in the documentary, and Smith's Husky would lead to the Hollywood icon keeping a stable of Husqvarnas wherever he went. McQueen bought this 250 Cross new in 1971 through his company Solar Productions, and the original sale documents are included with the bike. McQueen's 250 Cross has traded hands several times over the years and has had a recent restoration. The bike starts, runs, and is ready to ride for years to come — which is exactly what the original owner would've wanted.

TMC Dumont Motorcycle

Motorcycles get some of the most outrageous mods, but there's never been anything quite as wild as Taso Marques' Dumont. A retired F1 and Indycar driver, Marques knows a few things about pushing the envelope and has been designing custom cars and motorcycles since leaving racing. The inspiration for the Dumont was disbelief, and that definitely comes across in the design. With its hubless wheels and 300 horsepower Rolls-Royce Continental aircraft motor, the Dumont is a fully-functional piece of rolling art. The fully-functional bike looks like a work of science fiction, seeming to float on its gleaming chrome 36-inch wheels. Construction took seven months in Marques' shop in Brazil, and the bike is full of unique engineering solutions — making this one of the most impressive custom bikes ever built.

BMW R nineT Aurora Concept Motorcycle

BMW's R nineT was made to not only be a great standard motorcycle, but also a blank canvas for designers and enthusiasts. While the R nineT has been transformed into everything from modern cafe racers to vintage look scramblers, designer Mehmet Doruk Erdem takes the bike into totally new territory with his Aurora concept. Taking cues from drag and salt flat bikes, Erdem's take on the R nineT is an aggressively-styled low-slung monster for the street. Commissioned by Istanbul's GB Motobike, we can't wait to see Erdem's design in three dimensions.

K-Speed Honda Super Cub Motorcycle

Honda launched the latest version of their beloved Super Cub with a one-off custom by
Thai shop K-Speed. K-Speed is back with an even better Super Cub in collaboration with Storm Aeropart, who created all-new plastics to cover the frame and forks. The Super Cub rides on 17-inch carbon fiber solid-disc wheels shod with vintage Firestone rubber and a lowered stance thanks to a stretched swingarm and new shocks. A massive improvement to the Cub's braking capabilities comes via front and rear disc brakes versus the original drums and a new exhaust gives the 109cc single lunger a bit more bark. New bars, footpegs, switchgear, and speedometer round out the build. K-Speed proves that bikes don't have to be big to turn heads, and the Super Cub is more than just a small runabout.

BSTN x Jordan Ducati 916 Concord Motorcycle

The Jordan XI was one of the most iconic shoes of the '90s. The Ducati 916, one of the most iconic motorcycles. Created in collaboration with German workshop Impuls to celebrate the reissue of the XI, this custom bike gives the 916 a Jordan Brand makeover. The bike's name, some of MJ's accomplishments, and Jay-Z's "back like 45" lyric are laser-engraved on the brake discs and wheels, while clear rubber handlebars recall the shoe's icy outsole, and the custom seat mimics the shoe's upper. Appropriately, it's finished in a gloss black and white livery with Jumpman, "45", and BSTN graphics.

Photos: Stefan Hobmaier / BSTN