The 7 Coolest Motorcycles We Loved This January

The Bob Maddox pulsejet-powered twin-jet motorcycle is a true marvel of engineering and a testament to the limits of two-wheeled innovation. It has a sleek, red board track-style design and stainless steel pulse jets capable of producing 250 pounds of thrust for a level of power that's truly unmatched in the motorcycle world. This is not a machine for the faint of heart, or for those looking to keep anything close to a low profile. It's a work of art that pushes the boundaries of what a motorcycle can be, and is obviously not intended for street use. The auction for this one-of-a-kind machine is a unique opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to own a piece of history and truly experience the thrill of riding on the cutting edge.

Scrambler motorcycles are known for their ability to handle both on and off-road terrain and this custom build takes that versatility to a whole new level. This Triumph Scrambler 900 has been transformed by Tamarit Motorcycles into a desert-worthy machine that is sure to turn heads. Dubbed "Ongaku" ("music" in Japanese), this custom scrambler has a host of bespoke features, including a new subframe, a custom two-piece seat, heat-shielded exhaust with hand-crafted grilles, a high-mounted fender, fork boots, and a chrome-grille headlight. The features are complemented by the striking blue, gold, and white colorway.

Every custom build has its own quirks, but this customized Kawasaki KZ250 dirt bike is in a league of its own. The minimalist sprint racer was built by Valen Zhou and some of the parts that are typically in the "essential" category (a bicycle seat instead of anything resembling comfortable to sit on, for example). It has custom suspension, an aero-disc wheel in front, and low-slung drop down bars. Instead of a classic fuel tank, there's an upside-down water bottle behind the seat post.

While not technically a motorcycle, the electric ICOMA Tatamel moped deserves mention for just how much it packs into a small space. It only weighs 110 pounds, with a top speed of under 25 mph, an 18.6 mile range, and a 220 pound max load. But most impressively, it folds up into a tidy little suitcase and can hit full charge off a standard outlet in three hours. It won an Innovation award in the Vehicle Tech and Advanced Mobility category at CES, and the brand is hoping to sell models by this spring.

Only a few hundred Sportster XLR 883 TT Racers were ever made, and this one recently went unsold at auction. The bikes were originally made for the high-speed "Tourist Trophy" (or simply "TT") races, and are definitely not street legal with its super light frame, like of lights, and zero-frills in order to reduce weight and increase speed (there are even strategically drilled holes to the cut weight down to 355 pounds).

The Rough Crafts Honda CB1100 RS Custom takes inspiration from the discontinued Honda CB1100 TR Concept. True to its name, this particular bike is decked out with custom touches like LED lights and a four-into-one titanium exhaust system. Huge Pirelli Supercorsa tires are on 17-inch carbon fiber BST wheels, and it has hand-formed aluminum pieces, Öhlins suspension, and Beringer Aerotec front and rear brakes. The gold pinstripe paint job adds to the overall aesthetic.

Electric motorcycles are seemingly getting cooler ever day. Case in point: the Verge Motorcycles TS Ultra Hyperbike. A 150-kW powertrain (which translates to 201 horsepower) delivers 855 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of 125 mph with a 233 mile range. It has the look to match the performance thanks to a sleek silhouette and matte paint job. Of course, it all comes at a price higher than your average family car.