From big OEMs to individual builders, motorbike enthusiasts have been mining the retro-modern vein pretty hard in the 2020s. In a way, it’s bikes like these that are a tribute to all the combined knowledge that motorcycle enthusiasts have amassed over the years. Taking favored styling elements from days gone by, and then combining them with modern improvements like disc brakes, seems like the best of both worlds.
Now, modern OEMs have dialed this in pretty well, and can do so at scale. As has been the case throughout motorcycle history, there are always individuals who just want to do things their way. One such fellow is Steve Lowe, who recently chatted with the Classic Motorcycle Channel about his baby, Hollis Motorcycles.
