Many modern motorcycles look similar because they are made to appeal to everyone. This means they often do not have...
Honda Cafe Racer
Honda is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. In the 1960s they became a household name in the USA thanks to their “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” advertising campaign. By the 1980s, they produced upwards of 3 million bikes a year. The Honda CB750 has been credited with being the world’s first superbike and has become the poster child of the modern cafe racer scene.
Introduced in 1998, the Honda CB600F Hornet quickly built a strong following thanks to its perfect blend of performance and...
Eak Tanadit, the owner and lead designer at Bangkok’s K-Speed workshop, is arguably one of the best modifiers of small-capacity...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
By the early 2000s Honda had diluted its once iconic CB series so much that any connection to the original...
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...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
Tanadit Sarawek’s ‘House of Custom Design’, otherwise known as K-Speed, is Thailand’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. As part of...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
This 1974 Honda CB750 was customized as a brat-style cafe racer. The frame and wheels were painted black, and the...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
The CM series motorcycle, preceding the Honda Rebel series, embodied the classic flat-seat style of the 1960s and 1970s. This...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle,...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
Jas Babalija is a mechanical engineer and Automotive Vehicle Examiner in Melbourne, Australia. For years his work focused on the...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
“We find insurmountable joy in taking a bike that has long since past its last mile and reviving it to...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
This 1978 Honda CB750K has been expertly transformed into a cafe racer, boasting a range of custom modifications. These include...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
As far as weird-looking motorcycles go, this one is pretty wild. It’s a unique four-cylinder hot rod-inspired café racer with an impressive...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Some of the best stories have the most humble and unexpected beginnings. Little did Zane, Adam and Jake English of...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
Automotive manufacturers have been using wood in their cars for more than a century. In the twenties, entire car bodies...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
When I was a kid I thought being a game designer would be just as cool, and perhaps even cooler,...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
“I have a habit of going cheap at the start of a project and then blowing it out of proportion.”...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
Kristy Nadine is a busy lady. When she’s not hunched over a customer tattooing their skin you’ll find her sketching...
We’ve all experienced a time when our best-laid plans fell in a heap. But if that plan was to fail...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
The Honda CB750 was for many years the poster child of the “new wave” cafe racer scene. These days however...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
Honda proved that the Japanese could build capable v-twin cruisers with motorcycles like their VT series. Compared to US-built alternatives...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
Verona based workshop Fabbris Motorcycles has been in operation for an impressive 42 years. Started by Luciano Fabbris in 1979...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen quite a few builds fast-tracked. While the general population was bingeing on...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
For us, it’s often the small details that make a custom motorcycle special. Intricate details demonstrate a workshops commitment to...
Many of 2020s most significant motorcycle shows have been cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Amongst them was the...
Everyone knows by now that fossil-fueled transportation is inherently bad for the environment. This, of course, includes our beloved motorcycles....
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
Living with a classic bike is like being in a relationship. If you’re not prepared to make compromises it’ll never...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
In recent years we’ve seen a spate of new motorcycles inspired by classic bikes. Models like the Kawasaki Z900RS and...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
