BMW R18 by Kingston Custom: An Art Deco Meisterwerk

BMW has wasted no time getting the new R18 into the hands of customizers. Five months ago, before the Bavarian cruiser was even in showrooms, Roland Sands unveiled the low-slung ‘Dragster’ concept. Then a couple of weeks later, Bernhard Naumann of Blechmann revealed an even wilder build. Now it’s the turn of Dirk Oehlerking, who runs Kingston Custom. He’s based…

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Kawasaki Simplifies Tilting Trike With New Patent

Kawasaki’s new tilting trike patents reveal a system that can be bolted in place of the front wheel on almost any conventional bike. (Japanese Patent Office/)Machines like Yamaha’s three-wheel Niken might still be a rare sight on the road but it’s increasingly clear that manufacturers are taking the idea of tilting trikes more seriously. Now Kawasaki is getting in on…

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The Best Motorcycle Helmets for Beginners Under $500 [2021]

Beginner riders don’t want to spend too much money on gear, and hey, I get it. When I first started riding I spent all the money I had on a crappy motorcycle and I lacked extra dough for good gear. I wore an older open face helmet that I bought to ride go-karts years before and some sunglasses for the…

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