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Back Street Heroes is the UK’s biggest-selling and best custom bike magazine. We cover all styles of custom bikes and the custom biker lifestyle. Subscribe here.

  • Bikers Paradise Douglas Wax Jacket

    Bikers Paradise Douglas Wax Jacket

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    This new waxed cotton jacket from Bikers Paradise is fully lined in 100% genuine DuPont Kevlar, and has a smart 100% soft cotton lining, takes optional fully adjustable CE armour, has a YKK main zip with press studs, a Mandarin-style collar, double-zipped cuffs that work as both cuff openings and air vents, zipped air vents on…

  • January 2023

    January 2023

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    Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the January issue of Back Street Heroes!

  • Used Bike Guide: Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (2016-2018)

    Used Bike Guide: Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider (2016-2018)

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    £13,000 £16,000 If you’re looking at cruisers, it’s the law that you’ve got have a gander at what you can get from Harley-Davidson. The Dyna Low Rider S was a short-lived model that was launched in 2016 and dropped in 2018. It’s become a bit of a cult classic (even though an updated version was…

  • Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)

    Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)

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    £5000-£10,000 The original Rocket’s not the most obvious choice if you’re looking at more conventional cruisers… but the bad-ass 2.3-litre monster from Triumph has bags of attitude, masses of torque and a whopping rear tyre (which was the biggest on a production bike at the time of its release). That’s all the same core ingredients…

  • New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

    New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

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    Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this shirt offers AA-rated protection for motorcycle riders while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar® lining, this product is meticulously crafted to safeguard against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning…

  • December Issue

    December Issue

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    Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the December issue of Back Street Heroes!

  • November 2023

    November 2023

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    Take a look at the best custom bikes of old in the extra special November issue of Back Street Heroes!

  • What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin

    What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin

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    Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…

  • What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin

    What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin

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    Initially designed for Special Forces use, the Roadskin Easyrider CE Approved Level 1 Glove has since been fully adapted as a motorcycle glove.So, what’s the marriage of Special Forces Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves actually like? There’s clearly a need for comfort and a huge demand for safety, whether you’re battering down doors or getting some…

  • Cost-Effective Classics: Kawasaki VN900

    Cost-Effective Classics: Kawasaki VN900

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    “If you fancy a change from the vanilla side of biking then a Metric Cruiser like the VN900 is probably one of the best places to start.” WORDS: Steve Cooper PHOTOS: Mortons Archive Not everyone wants or needs out-and out-speed. For many sports bikes are simply too much and, if you’re not into transcontinental stuff,…

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