Modern inline-four muscle bikes from Japan appeal to my practical side—they’re big, comfortable, reliable, and have gobs of power. My only gripe would be that they can come across as a bit bland, visually. You can go very far, very fast, but some of them look and sound like big sewing machines. The owner of this 2008 Suzuki GSX1400, Luke,…
Like many shops, Purpose Built Moto does a lot to put food on the table. On top of their regular custom bike builds they also fabricate exhausts, do wiring work and produce bolt-on parts. But when the right client and budget come along, the Australian crew loves to pull out the stops. Purpose Built Moto calls these projects their ‘Signature…
There’s never a quiet moment for Tom Gilroy and the team at Purpose Built Moto in Queensland, Australia. Tom started his career fixing up old bikes in a shed on the family farm; today he runs a bustling custom business with a prodigious build output, a store full of parts, and he’s even made a film on the side. He’s…