Sam Bendall

Minabear – 1983 Yamaha XS650

“Don’t call me Minabear!” screeched the fire-haired young lady at James. She was clearly blessed by some recreational substances – but none the less, with that name James’s ’83 Yamaha XS650 had now been dubbed. This chance encounter with a...

Murray’s Triumph Thruxton

A life of travelling the globe planted the seed of adventure in Murray, which only naturally would bud into motorcycling. Using one of the greatest forms of creating adventure, Murray and his Machine have forged a bond through thick and thin – and picked up...

Rob’s ’76 Honda CB750

The need for 2-wheeled hoonery kicked off 24 years ago for Rob, from humble mopeds to more adventurous dirt bikes with mates he ascended the motorcycle hierarchy. It would be classic Hondas that would really drive his passion for riding and customisation,...

The Outlier’s Guild 2017

Southern California is known the world over for its year round riding weather, exciting coastal and canyon roads, and its less than exciting horrendous traffic. It's a place also renowned for its growing influence on motorcycle culture, and now another...

George’s 1981 Suzuki GS1100EX

When you look at George your first thought might be "total surfer dude". Contrary to this, he's a die-hard motorcycle nut who has been racing most of his life. For the past decade, he has been a regular at Willow Springs International Raceway, taking out the...

Beach Moto’s Ducati GT1000 Sport Classic

On a strangely overcast yet humid morning in Southern California, I am sitting outside the Shack Cafe in Playa Vista sipping on a much needed cup of coffee. In the distance, I hear the unmistakable rumble of a Ducati down the block Dennis is stopped at the...