Bobber Motorcycles
Bobber vs Chopper: What Separates the Two Custom Styles
Bobbers keep a stock frame and strip it down; choppers cut and stretch it. Compare frame, rake, wheels and history side by side, and see where the line blurs.
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Custom Motorcycle Building
What Is a Chopper Motorcycle? Frame, Forks and the History From 1950s California to Today
A chopper has a cut-and-welded frame, extended forks and raked steering. See how it differs from a stretched cruiser, and how it changed from the 1960s to today.
Cafe Racer Motorcycles
Brat Style Motorcycles: What They Are and How They Differ From Cafe Racers and Trackers
A brat style bike has a flat seat, sprung rear and simple bars. Learn where it came from in Tokyo and how it differs from a cafe racer, tracker or scrambler.
Custom Motorcycle Building
Hardtail vs Softail Frames: Why Builders Choose a Rigid Back End
Hardtail = no rear suspension; softail = hidden shock behind a rigid look. See ride feel, build route, paperwork and who each suits, from a builder's view.