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15 Years Strong: Thor Drake’s One Moto Show

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 16 May 2024 06:29:26 +0000

For 15 years now Thor Drake, owner-operator of See See Motorcycles in Portland, OR, has been hosting the venerable One Moto Show. By all accounts, the 2024 edition of the custom motorcycle-centric festival was a huge success attracting some of the biggest crowds since its inception in 2009. Today we’re sitting down with Thor to learn a bit about the man, the evolution of the event, and what the future has in store for the One Moto Show. “The One […]

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46 Works and the Zen of Motorcycle Customisation

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:13:34 +0000

There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally, I find serenity by watching motorcycle-related content. If you’re anything like me, I’ve got just the thing to distract you from the daily grind and inspire you to kickstart that next custom build you’ve been putting off. Shiro Nakajima is the man behind the esteemed Japanese workshop 46Works (Instagram). In the past, we’ve featured several of his projects including the […]

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Kuala Lumpur Kustom: The 2023 Art of Speed Festival

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:53:39 +0000

It’s been 12 years since custom automotive enthusiast Asep Ahmad Iskandar held the very first Art of Speed Festival in Kuala Lumpur. This year the event showcased over 230 custom cars and motorcycles and attracted an astounding 65,000 visitors. The Something for Everyone custom culture event is a stand-out in the Asian custom scene and I was lucky enough to attend the 2-day show at the end of July. Asep and his small team spend the 12 months prior to […]

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Dustards: A Ukrainian Moto Adventure Documentary

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:59:14 +0000

“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one of Europe’s largest countries. The film follows 4 motorcycle-loving friends, Alexander Popko, Sergey Dozer, Volodymyr Cheremys and Igor Kalyuh, as they embark on a journey to explore the Carpathian region in the summer of 2015 on their customised motorcycles. “Dust, rain, lack of sleep and exhaustion were just a small part of everything we have experienced during our journey. However, […]

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Categorical Cafe Racer: Royal Enfield Continental GT History

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 11:46:53 +0000

Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket workshops. Regardless of that fact, manufacturers have insisted for decades that they too can build a motorcycle worthy of the cafe racer name. Royal Enfield knows a thing or two about factory-built cafe racers. Back in 1963, they released the first-ever production cafe racer, the Continental GT 250. Since then the manufacturer has released several models that bare the Continental […]

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Amazing Thailand: 2022 Bangkok Hot Rod Custom Show

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:13:55 +0000

If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything. That sentiment also applies to a country’s custom scene. When I think of Thailand I picture tropical island landscapes bordered by white sandy beaches, ad infinitum palm trees and pristine blue waters. It’s a place where tourists go to take advantage of the island lifestyle – drinking cocktails on the beach, relaxing from dawn till dusk and working on their […]

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Event Wrap Up – 2022 Art of Speed Festival Malaysia

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:30:56 +0000

The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary of what has become one of my favourite Kustom and counter-culture events on the planet. Despite a 2-year Covid 19 hiatus AOS was back in full swing once again attracting huge crowds and showcasing some of the region’s best custom cars and motorcycles. First launched by custom addict and all round nice guy Asep Sastrawidjaja, Art of Speed follows suit […]

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The Desert Said Dance – A Baja 1000 Documentary

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:32:51 +0000

The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts competitors from the world over. The Baja 1000 point-to-point race takes place over a 1000-mile stretch of sand washes, dry lake beds, mountain passes and rock-covered trails. The race traditionally starts in Ensenada, Baja California, on the pacific coast of Mexico and ends in the region’s capital city, La Paz. The Baja 1000 is the ultimate battle of man and […]

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The Opposite of Death – The Curtiss 1 Electric Motorcycle Story

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:18:56 +0000

On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to commemorate the launch of their flagship first production Curtiss 1 fully electric motorcycle. Made by the director of ‘Oil In The Blood‘, Gareth Maxwell Roberts, it gives an intimate insight into a unique company and an extraordinary motorcycle. The following is the story behind the creation of the Curtiss company and their Curtiss 1 electric motorcycle. In 1991 trial lawyer […]

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Interview: Developing the Forcite MK1S Smart Motorcycle Helmet

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:30:40 +0000

The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers now have access to tech fabrics and composites that are vastly superior to those used in the past. Additionally, thanks to advancements in production techniques, many of these materials have become affordable which has enabled smaller manufacturers to use them in their products. Take motorcycle helmets for instance. Utilising carbon fibre is no longer a practice reserved for the biggest […]

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50 Years of Z – So Far So Fast Z1 Speed Record Documentary

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:52:53 +0000

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki Z1, was a huge leap forward in both performance and engineering. Six months after the release of the Z1, Kawasaki set out to break some records in the USA. Their goal was to prove the capability of their new, groundbreaking sports bike and to cement a position in the thriving US motorcycle market. To achieve their goal a small team […]

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Max Hazan takes out top honors at 2022 Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 19 May 2022 03:36:34 +0000

Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance event known as the Quail Motorcycle gathering at Carmel, California. Attended by around 3200 visitors and showcasing 250 motorcycles this year’s Quail was a huge success despite the recent challenges of the global pandemic. This year the event showcased 5 special categories of Harley-Davidson XR750, Two-Stroke “Braaaps”, mini bikes | BIG FUN, BMW/ 5 Series and Hot Rods and Classic […]

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Getting Nostalgic – Norton Motorcycles Heritage Collection Exhibit

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 09 May 2022 01:53:44 +0000

Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British marque. Now under the wing of Indian motorcycle manufacturing giant, TVS Motor Company, Norton has 100 million pounds of funding under its belt. One of the first things they’ve allocated that cash towards is a new 73,000sq ft headquarters in Solihull, UK. TVS are calling it “the most advanced facility in our (Norton Motorcycles) 123-year history”. The new facility features […]

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50 Years of Z – Designing the Kawasaki Z900RS

Geoff Baldwin — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:33:56 +0000

2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the development of the Z900RS, a retro-modern motorcycle that Kawasaki designed as a homage to the original Z1. The Kawasaki Z1 is to motorcyclists what the Stratocaster is to musicians, the Ford Mustang is to car nuts or Megan Fox is to teenage boys. It’s an icon. So when Kawasaki decided to bestow the moniker on a new model it was […]

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Electric Revolutionaries – Petersen Automotive Museum eMoto Exhibit

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 13:10:37 +0000

In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big advances in technology, batteries still aren’t able to offer the performance riders want in an appropriately sized package. But perhaps more importantly, a large percentage of the current community refuses to accept electric motorcycles as a replacement for petrol-powered machines. Over time both of these factors will become less of a problem and before we know it all the big […]

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2022 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show by Revival Cycles

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:38:21 +0000

After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014 The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is a showcase of some of the best custom motorcycles from the United States and around the world. Created by Revival Cycles founder Alan Stulberg the event has grown year after year with the last show attracting some 25,000 attendees. Due to the global pandemic, both the 2020 and 2021 events were cancelled, however, 2022 will […]

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50 years of Z – ‘High Steaks’ the history of the Kawasaki Z1

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:56:08 +0000

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki Z1, was a huge leap forward in both performance and engineering. So significant was the Z1 that it’s impossible to ignore what it has contributed to modern motorcycles. So, to help celebrate 50 years of Zed, let’s take a look back at how the Kawasaki Z1 came to be… To understand the Kawasaki Z1 you first have to understand the […]

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The 5 Best Motorcycling Roads in Australia

Andrew Jones — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:33:45 +0000

It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place to ride motorcycles. The sheer size of the country means that roads are as long as they are plentiful, and there’s an incredible amount of coastline. Forests and deserts all over mean that no matter what kind of landscape or riding style you prefer, Australia has enough of it to make you beg for forgiveness. Because too much of a […]

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Classic Bike Track Day

Ben Pilatti — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:27:31 +0000

Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no problem getting out of bed on time. Having dropped my Moto Guzzi V7 at my friend Jon’s house the day before, all I had to do was jump in the car and head up to Wanneroo Raceway. After the 35-minute drive, I was greeted by clear skies, perfect temperatures, the smell of fuel, and the raucous sound of over 100 […]

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4 of the Best Looking Motorcycle Luggage Brands

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:48:54 +0000

A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for your daily commute or something that’ll carry all your gear on your next camping trip, there are a plethora of options available for motorcyclists. We’ve all seen those plastic and aluminium hard luggage cases that adventure riders opt for. They are undoubtedly excellent at the job they were designed to do, but as far as looks are concerned, they’re plain […]

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Interview: Stan Chen of the Outlier’s Guild Motorcycle Show

Geoff Baldwin — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:31:15 +0000

For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality slowly returns across the globe things are starting to ramp up again. One of the latest events to re-emerge was the Outlier’s Guild Custom Motorcycle Show. Taking place in Downtown Los Angeles the OG Moto Show celebrates the custom motorcycle scene and the creativity it fosters. To get an insight into this year’s event and a peek at some of […]

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10 eBikes for Motorcycle Enthusiasts [2024 Edition]

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:44:15 +0000

So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include electric bicycles—especially since they also come equipped with a motor. We know as well as you that eBikes don’t offer quite the same experience as a motorcycle, but there are many benefits to pedal-powered transport that can make them an appealing addition to your two-wheeled fleet. eBikes are all the rage right now, and we’re seeing some impressive performance out […]

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Project Nina – An Interview with Mirko Messner of MessnerMoto

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:21:38 +0000

“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle enthusiast, world-class custom builder, industrial designer and manufacturer of some of the best looking motorcycle parts on the market. A few years ago he showed us just how good his eye for motorcycle design is when he unveiled his pre-eminent Honda CB750 cafe racer. That bike took 3 years of planning and work to complete. Since then he’s been trickling […]

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5 Motorcycle Safety Lessons We Learnt The Hard Way

Andrew Jones — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:34:11 +0000

My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized myself. And while I’d love to tell you about how it was all thanks to some gravel on the road or an errant oil spill, the sad fact of the matter was that it was my own lack of skills that did it. Worse still, I had borrowed the W800 I binned from Kawasaki Australia, so the following day I […]

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Decaffeinated: What Would The World Look Like Without Cafe Racers?

Andrew Jones — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:30:25 +0000

It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers. It’s clear something is a foot. There’s a feeling of electricity in the air you only get at riots or revolutions. It feels big. It feels new. Present and accounted for are the original members of the ‘59 Motorcycle Club, along with many of the biggest British Rock ‘n’ Roll musicians. As one of the racers bites into a meat […]

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Interview: Christian Möhring of helmade Custom Helmets

Geoff Baldwin — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:52:44 +0000

Back in 2015 Christian Möhring came up with a unique concept. It involved making helmet customisation accessible to everyone. To do this he leveraged his knowledge of mass product customisation which he acquired while working at Nike iD. He then merged it with his passion for motorsports and two wheels and his custom helmet service, helmade, was born. helmade now has a rapidly growing team of highly skilled staff. They produce bespoke custom helmets for everyone from professional racers to […]

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Suicide Club: Cafe Racers and Motorcycles in the Media

Andrew Jones — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:09:17 +0000

Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to think that the idea itself was of a similar age. Ever since the news became entertainment off the back of crime, celebrity gossip and human tragedy in the early 20th Century, photographers and writers have realised that it’s far more interesting – and easier – to make the news for themselves than to search it out. From moviestar gossip and […]

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Interview: David Chang from Cafe Racers of Instagram

Andrew Jones — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:43:34 +0000

Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone who’s ever been foolish enough to try and build a moto-based following on social media. And that’s because once you’ve realised the momentum they have built up over many, many years of hard work, trying to follow in their footsteps seems like an impossible task. Welcome to the world of one million Instagram followers. Sure, there’s plenty of celebs out […]

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Motorcycle Saves Lives – W800 FH Awareness Build

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:54:06 +0000

As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it can be. Thankfully I’ve been aware of the issue since I was young and make a point of getting regular checkups to keep tabs on things. Unfortunately for Scott Radabaugh discovering he suffered from genetic heart disease almost cost him his life. Now, in a bid to help others avoid similar life-threatening experiences, he’s decided to do something about it […]

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Motorcycle VS Motorist Accidents: What You Can Do About Them

Simon Bertram — Thu, 13 May 2021 21:48:06 +0000

Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The risk is in being completely exposed, without a protective steel, aluminum, or carbon composite cage around you to protect you. The risk is in being able to control the bike through turns, leaning, balancing, using the gyroscopic forces of the wheels to ride that thin line between exhilaration and meeting the pavement. The rewards, however, are things that only we, […]

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5 Essential Skills for Building Custom Motorcycles

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:38:43 +0000

There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a custom motorcycle builder. Building a truly custom motorcycle requires the ability to not only design something unique but to also have the skill to build it. That often means you’ll need a set of skills that will enable you to fabricate parts from raw materials or modify existing parts to suit your needs. Mastering every skill needed to complete an […]

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Looking Back at the Birth of Cafe Racer Culture

Andrew Jones — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:30:04 +0000

It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still living at home in a terrace house in the outer suburb of Harrow, in the city’s north west. Despite the comparatively sorry state of the British nation when compared to the bright and shining American economy with their cars, music and drive-in cinemas, you’ve just landed a new job that means you’ve got a little something extra left over after […]

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Teenage Dream: Simon Leake’s Classic ’73 Triumph Bonneville T140V

Andrew Jones — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:04:55 +0000

Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they largely define your tastes, likes and dislikes for the rest of your life. That rush of endorphins you get when ‘that song you liked when you were a kid’ comes on the radio? Synapses. And surprise surprise, it happens with motorcycles, too. For Sydney’s Simon Leake, his poster-on-the-bedroom-wall bike was the Triumph Bonneville. Up there amongst the hastily thumbtacked David […]

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10 Cafe Racer Workshops to Watch in 2021

Geoff Baldwin — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:50:55 +0000

Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found themselves with a lot of spare time on their hands. But we also saw pro workshops recognising an opportunity to complete their own projects and prepare for a fresh start in 2021. With the new year well underway, we are excited about what 2021 has in store for the custom motorcycle scene – so today we’re taking a look at […]

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The Moto MMXX Exhibition by Hugo Eccles

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:34:16 +0000

Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs and builds custom motorcycles for individual clients and in partnership with manufacturers. Last time we heard from Hugo he’d just unveiled the incredible UMC Zero XP custom electric motorcycle which took the custom world by storm. Along with designing and building bikes with the UMC team, he’s just opened a custom motorcycle exhibition titled MOTO MMXX. The show is located […]

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Luxury Motorcycle Adventure Gear

Geoff Baldwin — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:51:28 +0000

As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for having some creature comforts on hand when you reach your goal. Whether you’re heading off on your first motorcycle crusade or you’re a seasoned tourer, these modest additions to your motorcycle adventure gear will make your time out of the saddle much more enjoyable.

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Far Out Fiberglass – Tracy’s Fiberglas Works

Geoff Baldwin — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:45:55 +0000

In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up and coming surfboard brands. One such fibreglass expert was Tracy Nelson. After honing his skills making surfboards he launched a business idea based on another of his passions, motorcycles. With the custom motorcycle scene also in full flight, his timing couldn’t have been better. He quickly became the biggest manufacturer of motorcycle body kits in the USA and he named […]

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Kickstart them Young – Lawless Balance Bikes

Geoff Baldwin — Sat, 05 Sep 2020 05:43:41 +0000

The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to change that. After stepping away from motorcycles while raising his 2 daughters Johann resorted to building a bike in his home workshop. But rather than piecing together a cafe racer for himself, he created something both he and his kids could enjoy. The result was a cafe racer balance bike based on custom motorcycles he’d seen online. He named his […]

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They Just Wanna – 2020 Sheilas Shakedown

Geoff Baldwin — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:37:56 +0000

Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally scene but with one very distinct difference. Strictly women only. Sure the general principles remain. It’s a bunch of motorcycle enthusiasts getting together over a weekend on a rural patch of dirt, preferably scenic, talkin’ bikes, slingin’ beers, howling at the moon with some general shenanigans and misbehaving. Then on the Sunday we all ride home. Back to our respective […]

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2020 Bangkok Motorbike Festival

Geoff Baldwin — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:01:52 +0000

Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again. Then and only then you’ll understand the enormity of the Bangkok Motorbike Festival. It’s the biggest single event in South East Asia that doesn’t involve mass civil disobedience. Now in its twelfth year, the custom show element of the Bangkok Motorbike Festival takes place over 5 days and has over two hundred thousand people pick their way through it. When […]

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