Nemesis: A Sol Invictus scrambler built to tackle Tasmania

Factory-made modern classics are everywhere these days, but they're usually premium motorcycles at the upper end of the engine size scale. If you're looking for a low budget, small capacity bike with retro style, your options are fewer. Unless you live in Australia. Down under, you can get a Sol Invictus Nemesis 400 Scrambler for AU$5,999—less than half the price of a Triumph Street Twin. Granted, it's a far more basic bike: an air-cooled, carbureted single that makes an honest 27 hp and is made by Shineray in China. It’s essentially a copy of the Honda CB400SS ... but it's...