10 Custom-Ready Machines That Ooze Charisma And Attitude

Today, we are blessed with an incredibly wide selection of motorcycles to choose from. There is something out there for every type of rider, from dual-sports that are barely street legal all the way up to full-dress tourers ready to ride across the country at a whim. But, even so, no matter what bike you get, it will need some level of customization. Manufacturers need to build a bike that fits most people, which means if you are taller, shorter, heavier or lighter than average, you are going to at the very least adjust all the controls.

This is only the tip of the customization iceberg. Motorcycles are generally just meant to be personalized; they are, after all, an extension of our character. Some bikes lend themselves to this kind of customization better than others. Purely for the sake of variety, we included bikes from most of the popular motorcycle segments, and also limited it to one bike per brand.

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Kawasaki Z125 Pro

MSRP: $3,799

Kawasaki

If you are new to motorcycling, there is no better place to start than a mini bike. While the Grom is also a popular choice, the Z125 Pro is just as good, and we reserved a spot for an even more customizable Honda on this list. 10 horsepower is not much, but the bike is super light and way more fun to ride than you might expect. It is also affordable to modify, with a growing aftermarket for these little pocket rockets.

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Honda CRF300L

MSRP: $5,749

Honda

Out of all the entry-level dual-sport bikes on the market, this is by some margin the most modified bike. There is a mod for just about every occasion, including a host of travel-related accessories available from all the major brands. These bikes have proven to be incredibly reliable, and even though they are not fast, they can go anywhere, and anywhere is precisely where people have taken them.

Honda

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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

MSRP: $7,299

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Royal Enfield calls it the “mutant”, a hybrid retro cruiser if you will. It might actually be the best blank canvas on this list, ready for you to transform it into pretty much anything you want it to be. What makes it great is its relative simplicity; it is just a motorcycle. It offers enthusiasts a genuinely affordable platform, which Royal Enfield actively encourages customers to customize.

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Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark

MSRP: $9,995

Ducati

Ducati’s famous air-cooled 803cc Desmo twin got a new lease on life with the Scrambler platform. Over the years, the Scrambler range has gone from strength to strength, offering an affordable entry point into the world of Ducati. The Icon Dark is the most affordable option, and this versatile platform has been transformed into everything from genuine trail-ready scramblers to track-ready retro sports bikes.

Ducati

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Indian Scout Sixty Bobber

MSRP: $9,999

Indian Motorcycle

The Scout Sixty Bobber serves as Indian’s entry-level cruiser. It locks horns with the Nightster, Harley-Davidson’s entry-level offering, and neither of these bikes is a bad choice if you are looking for a V-twin cruiser. The Bobber just edges the Nightster in terms of customizability, though. It is more of a blank canvas, and is begging to get personalized.

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Triumph Bonneville T100

MSRP: $10,995

Triumph

Triumph does a great job of honoring the original T100 with a tasteful retro design. The Bonneville name carries weight within the industry and is also something of a cultural icon, with a host of celebrities having owned or ridden one on screen over the years. Many prefer to leave its iconic design intact these days, but it is still a popular platform for custom builds all over the world.

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Yamaha Tenere 700

MSRP: $10,999

Yamaha

Adventure bikes have taken off in a big way, and so has the aftermarket for these machines. While it may not be the best at any one thing, the Tenere 700 is affordable, its CP2 packs a pretty decent punch, and it is one of the most reliable bikes on the market, too. It is easy to see why it is so popular, and it is even easier to transform it into the bike of your dreams.

Denali Electronics

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KTM 690 Enduro R

MSRP: $13,399

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KTM gets a lot of stick for reliability issues, but none of them relate to the venerable LC4 engine. We were not sure that it would make it into the Euro5+ era, yet here we are, and against all odds, it even gained a few horsepower. This can be the “unicorn” off-road bike so many enthusiasts are after, as long as you are willing to make a few travel-oriented modifications.

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Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

MSRP: $14,999

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidsons are some of the most customized motorcycles in the industry, and out of all the bikes in Harley’s lineup, the Street Bob has to be the ultimate blank canvas. Softails are a top choice for anyone interested in doing a custom build, and with an almost endless aftermarket, you can do just about anything with the platform. This is a motorcycle that is simply begging for a few personal touches.

Harley-Davidson

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Suzuki Hayabusa

MSRP: $19,499

Suzuki

Sports bikes are usually modified for track use, but the Hayabusa has never been that kind of superbike. It is built for speed, straight-line speed, and most of the custom Hayabusas lean into this theme. There are others that go in different directions, but one look at the aftermarket parts available for these machines and it is easy to see which direction most people go in.

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