In modern context, we call a 650cc parallel twin a middle-weight machine, but the late 1960s were a different time, with a different context. The motorcycle horsepower wars and gentleman’s agreements ...

It’s no secret that custom bike builders love vintage UJMs, as this has been the case for many years by now. One of the most common models you’ll see projects based on is the Yamaha XS650, boasting ...

Retro UJMs are excellent, highly versatile candidates when it comes to customization, and the guys behind this project made the most of that. Built by Analog Motorcycles (AM) a few years ago, the ...

This week Bulgaria’s Galaxy Custom gives us a unique mix of board track racer and bobber, with a dash of steam-punk flavor for good measure. I’m not normally a huge fan of bobbers, but the radical ...

1980 Yamaha XS650 ‘Sudden Wisdom’ (Photo: Montgomery Distillery)The holy grail for speed nuts, legendary Bonneville Salt Flats, is witnessing a lot of action this week. One of them is a tale of a man ...