Rear of the Year: KTM 690 'Daisy Duke' by Federal Moto

The modern custom scene was built on a sturdy foundation of cafe racers, bobbers and trackers. But there's a new wave emerging—modern customs that eschew tried and tested formulas. It's led by workshops like Classified Moto and Ad Hoc Cafe Racers. And now Federal Moto US have thrown their hat in the ring, with this ballsy re-interpretation of the KTM 690 Duke. Brothers Mike and Peter Müller of Federal's Chicago outpost weren't aiming for a particular style when they tore into the 2013-model Duke. Instead, they set out to trim it down drastically. “The goal was to eliminate as much...