A meticulously crafted Triton café racer is now available for bidding on Bring a Trailer, showcasing one of the most...
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A one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle that combines the iconic styling of the Kawasaki ZRX1200R with the legendary performance of Suzuki’s Hayabusa...
Every custom motorcycle tells a story, but some projects go far beyond cosmetic upgrades. One such BMW-based café racer, built...
The debate between budget and high-end café racers isn’t about which motorcycle is objectively better—it’s about what riders want from...
The Yamaha XV Virago has long been one of the most popular platforms in the custom motorcycle world, inspiring countless...
Robert of Roughchild recently revisited one of the workshop’s earliest custom BMW R100 projects, undertaking a comprehensive modernization of a...
When motorcycle journalist and YouTuber Rob Millard from MOTOBOB found himself sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, he turned to...
Now offered for sale on Collecting Cars, this exceptionally rare Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC is one of the most exclusive...
Few motorcycles inspire as much admiration and skepticism as the BMW R nineT. Its café-racer-inspired styling, exposed boxer engine, and...
Offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this extensively reimagined 1981 Honda CBX Super Sport showcases what can be achieved...
In one of its most ambitious and entertaining projects to date, Bikes and Beards transformed a casual boast into a...
Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, this rare Muscle R2 is one of only 99 scrambler-inspired motorcycles produced by...
The Brat Café by KS Motorcycles stands among the most compelling creations to emerge from Royal Enfield’s Busted Knuckles Build-Off,...
Offered for sale on Collecting Cars, this extensively modified Yamaha XV750 showcases a distinctive reinterpretation of Yamaha’s early-1980s V-twin cruiser...
Custom motorcycle culture often revolves around revisiting the past. Builders routinely transform modern machines into tributes to racing legends, classic...
The Ducati 749S has long been one of the most misunderstood motorcycles to emerge from Bologna. Overshadowed by the legendary...
As motorcycle design trends continue to embrace sharper bodywork, aggressive aerodynamics, and increasingly futuristic aesthetics, a growing segment of riders...
Offered for sale via Collecting Cars, this Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special presents a highly personalised interpretation of the American marque’s...
Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this extensively modified 1981 Yamaha XV750 Virago represents a...
Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this extensively reengineered 1982 Honda CBX Super Sport represents a striking fusion...
Regular Car Reviews examines the origins and cultural significance of the café racer, tracing its journey from post-war Britain to...
Edwin Olding set out to determine whether a remarkably inexpensive online motorcycle could deliver a genuine riding experience by purchasing...
A meticulously crafted custom café racer based on Honda’s legendary CB750F platform is now available for purchase on Bring a...
There is something timeless about a properly executed Japanese cafe racer, and this custom-built Kawasaki KZ650 captures that spirit perfectly....
A striking fusion of Hollywood creativity and classic custom culture, this heavily modified 2023 Triumph Bonneville Bobber is now listed...
The Buell Super Cruiser platform has already attracted attention for its aggressive performance numbers and modern American V-twin engineering, but...
The 2026 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 continues to stand apart in the crowded lightweight motorcycle segment by refusing to follow traditional...
The retro motorcycle segment has become one of the most competitive categories in modern motorcycling. Machines like the Triumph Speed...
A heavily modified 1993 BMW K1100LT is now listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, showcasing a dramatic transformation of...
Few motorcycles capture the spirit of old-school motorcycling quite like the Ducati Scrambler Café Racer. In a world increasingly dominated...
The BMW K100RS has long been regarded as one of BMW Motorrad’s most unconventional and durable motorcycles, and this extensively...
A rare modern classic with collector-grade provenance, this 2022 Royal Enfield INT650 120th Year Anniversary Edition is currently up for...
At the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Italy’s Lake Como, BMW Motorrad unveiled the striking Vision K18 concept, a...
The modern-retro motorcycle segment remains fiercely competitive, but few machines blend heritage styling and contemporary engineering as effectively as the...
For new riders, motorcycle gear is often treated as secondary to the bike itself. Riders spend weeks researching café racers,...
The aftermarket superbike scene has produced no shortage of radical interpretations of the BMW S1000RR, but few are as comprehensively...
A meticulously reimagined interpretation of BMW’s legendary air-cooled boxer platform, this 1994 BMW R100R cafe racer by Diamond Atelier represents...
Building a café racer is one of the most rewarding motorcycle projects an enthusiast can take on. But before the...
In the world of custom motorcycles, few machines capture attitude and craftsmanship quite like the BMW R100 café racer created...
After surviving one of the harshest winters in recent memory, Polish builder and rider Ryszard Metrak finally rolled his heavily...
A dramatic fusion of engineering theatre and collectible design, the Lotus C-01 remains one of the most visually arresting motorcycles...
In 2026, the café racer segment sits at a fascinating crossroads. What began as a post-war British subculture—defined by stripped-down...
The Norton Dominator ‘Naked’ is one of the most exclusive expressions of modern British café racer design, emerging from the...
This 1979 Yamaha RD400 reimagines a two-stroke icon through the lens of modern craftsmanship, emerging from a meticulous three-year commission...
This 1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago presents a compelling reinterpretation of Yamaha’s early V-twin cruiser, transformed under current ownership into a...
In a move that serves as both a nostalgic nod and a high-performance evolution, Triumph Motorcycles has officially pulled...
The Combat Motors F-117 Fighter is a bold exercise in mechanical minimalism and uncompromising engineering, a limited-production machine that blurs the...
This 2020 AMB 001 represents a rare convergence of avant-garde engineering and motorsport intent, born from the landmark collaboration between...
The Triumph Thruxton 400 is a modern café racer that revives the Thruxton name with a smaller, more accessible platform....
The Norton Commando 961 Classic ‘Final Edition’ serves as a fitting swansong for one of Britain’s most evocative modern classics,...
For enthusiasts of heritage performance with modern reliability, this 2017 BMW R nineT Racer—now offered on Bring a Trailer—represents a...
The unveiling of the Harley-Davidson RMCR (Revolution Max Café Racer) at the 2026 Mama Tried Motorcycle Show in Milwaukee marks...
Few modern motorcycles capture the spirit of bespoke craftsmanship quite like this 2020 CCM Spitfire Bobber. Hand-built in Bolton by...
Purpose-built, factory-engineered, and unapologetically extreme, the 2006 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Screamin’ Eagle Destroyer stands as one of the most focused competition...
The enduring appeal of the BMW K100 lies in its unconventional engineering and timeless adaptability—qualities that are vividly showcased in...
When engineering discipline collides with sculptural imagination, the result is this one-off BMW R 1250 R reinterpreted by Estonia’s acclaimed...
When Takuya Aikawa of SURESHOT unveiled “Magami” at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, it represented a surgical reconstruction of...
Few modern motorcycles capture the spirit of classic British performance quite like the 2014 Norton Commando 961 Café Racer. Finished...
In the increasingly sophisticated world of bespoke motorcycles, few builders consistently balance artistry and engineering precision like Lord Drake Kustoms....
Now listed for sale on Collecting Cars is a striking, heavily customised modern power cruiser based on the Harley-Davidson Night...
This Yamaha XV 750 is a charismatic mid-weight V-twin custom build that blends classic 1980s Yamaha engineering with tasteful café...
Auto Fabrica takes the dependable Honda CB750 Nighthawk and transforms it into a striking neo-retro café racer with real performance...
Now available on Collecting Cars, this eye-catching café racer is a professionally executed build based on the iconic BMW R65...
Roughchild returns with a purpose-built machine that favors function over flash. Dubbed the “Freeway Flier,” this latest project documents the...
There’s something undeniably compelling about a Monster stripped back and sharpened with purpose—and this 1999 example takes that philosophy to...
Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 1974 Honda CB750 café racer began as a disassembled project acquired...
Blending two legends into one unmistakable machine, today’s featured bike is a hand-built Triton café racer completed in 2020. Marrying...
Today’s feature is a striking custom café racer built on the iconic BMW R100 platform, reimagined by the renowned Spanish...
Now offered for sale on Collecting Cars is this exceptional 2020 Ducati Diavel 1260 S, extensively reworked by Kikas Design...
Now available for sale on Collecting Cars, this Ducati MHR1000 presents a bold and meticulously crafted custom take on one...
There’s something undeniably right about taking an ‘80s sportbike and stripping it back to its raw essentials—and this 1985 Kawasaki...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
Introducing the ‘Spitfire,’ a custom masterpiece crafted from the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – 2021, a platform as agile as...
The Norton 750cc Atlas, unveiled in 1962, marked the evolution of the capacity/horsepower race initiated in the 1950s among British...
This Triton cafe racer, built over a two-year period and finalized in 2009, showcases a fusion of classic components. Its...
In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
This BMW R Nine T is a customized retro-inspired sportbike turned café racer. It is equipped with a 1,170cc air-cooled...
This custom motorcycle was created by Walt Siegl Motorcycles in Harrisville, New Hampshire using the chassis and mechanical components of...
This 1978 BMW R80/7 was modified by Upcycle Motor Garage into a bobber and fitted it with military-spec Firestone tractor...
The BMW R nineT, part of BMW’s Heritage line, is a classically styled café racer that seamlessly combines vintage and...
This stunning Suzuki GS1000 was transformed through a two-year custom ‘restomod’ reconstruction. The frame of this unique GS1000 was developed...
The ‘JT26 Rascal’ is a unique custom build inspired by Warr’s Harley-Davidson’s second consecutive UK and Ireland championship-winning bike, the...
BAAK Motocyclettes has customized this Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, equipping it with a potent 853cc air-cooled longitudinal four-stroke V-twin engine...
Vintage Steele of Brattleboro, Vermont, transformed this 1975 Yamaha XS650 into a café-racer. The bodywork, featuring the original four-gallon fuel...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
In 2016, C&J Motorrad of Victoria, Minnesota, transformed this 1983 BMW R80ST into a scrambler masterpiece. The modification involved adjusting...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
David Zemla transformed this 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster into a scrambler for Burly Brand, featured prominently in advertisements and event displays....
The Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 is a bold interpretation of a “café racer,” drawing inspiration from the 1973 Ducati 750...
The FXRX-Wedge is a custom motorcycle built in 2010 by Dougz Custom Paint & Fabrication in collaboration with S&S Cycle...
This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a...
This 1973 Norton Commando 850 Interstate was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring a Manx-style fuel tank, a custom bump...
This 1978 BMW R100S underwent a scrambler-style customization, showcasing various enhancements. The replacement tank has been skillfully repainted in a...
This 1983 BMW R100 was transformed into a cafe racer by Untitled Motorcycles in San Francisco, California. Throughout the process,...
This BMW R100 has been transformed by Kevil’s Speed Shop, a Torquay-based motorcycle tuning house and cafe racer specialist. The...
Fernando ‘Ferry’ Clot, a two-time World Champion, crafted this exceptional motorcycle, which secured a second-place finish in its class at...
The KTM 530 EXC ‘Whitford Surf Tracker’ is a custom off-road motorcycle transformed by Engineered to Slide into a stylish...