Good mates building bikes together. That’s essentially what you’ll find at Bold Motorcycles HQ, which happens to be a home...
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.
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
Check out this 1973 Honda CB500 Cafe Racer up for grabs now oneBay. The bike have a list of...
Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
Back in April when I featured E3 motorcycles Honda CB550 Cafe Racer it created a clear divide of lovers and...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
Former world champion racer ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer was a force to be reckoned. Spencer’s professional racing career started in 1978...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
Todd McLellan is a Canadian still and motion photographer whose work includes this outstanding series of restored and customised vintage...
“I live in the small but beautiful island of Cyprus (population 700,000) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. I’ve always been...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
The motorcycle featured here began life as a standard 1984 Honda Gold Wing, but it no longer resembles the factory...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
Ten years after Honda turned the motorcycling world on its head with the release of the CB750, they decided it...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
Custom motorcycles straight out of the seventies by Bodyline Customs. Long, Low and full of style. ...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
Building a custom Honda CX-500 on a budget takes careful planning and hands-on creativity. The process so far has included...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
Back in 2007 I came across a Honda Dream on display in a motorcycle store in Leederville, Western Australia. I...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
“This thing (“Bowie” the Honda CB125s) was an impulse buy and was in pretty bad shape the day I took...
While ground up builds that push the boundaries of design and engineering are great, its the less ostentatious projects that...
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
Kristy Nadine is a busy lady. When she’s not hunched over a customer tattooing their skin you’ll find her sketching...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
In the early eighties, I had a series of t-shirts that featured vinyl, metal flake prints. They varied in subject...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
Custom motorcycle builds usually start out as an idea, but more often than not ideas change. While these changes usually...
Bad Winners workshop owner Walid was exposed to working on motorcycles from an early age. Tinkering on bikes with an...
Rob Chappell of Canada’s ‘Origin8or’ workshop is no stranger to customising Honda’s CB900F. A few years back he built one...
Since I recently paid a visit to Deus Ex Machina in Sydney I thought it pertinent to feature one of...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
If you’re looking for the ultimate toy for your motorcycle obsessed kid or something ultra-cool to sit on your office...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
This little beauty of a bike from Simon and Singapore. He built the bike in the car park outside his...
“The idea we discussed was to make a simple, beastly motorcycle,” Fre recalls. “A clean and pure machine that was all...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
“We find insurmountable joy in taking a bike that has long since past its last mile and reviving it to...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Many of 2020s most significant motorcycle shows have been cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Amongst them was the...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle to roll out of Moto Hangar’s workshop, a tidy ’76 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer. While...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
As Sofi explains it… “This Honda CB450 was brought to us earlier this year after an interesting encounter. A couple...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
In 2012 Scott Halbleid left his career as a graphic designer to focus his efforts on building custom motorcycles. As...
Earlier this month I ventured to Indonesia with Luke from Fuel Tank. This was our 5th year attending the Kustomfest...
“I’m Jim Alonze from Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve been into bikes my whole life, from off...
A while ago I posted this photo and a few people requested more so here’s what I found. ...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
Neall Dollhopf, co-owner of Heartbreak Cycleworks in Ypsi, Michigan, is a sentimental kind of guy. His custom Honda CB550 holds...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
After careful design and build considerations, Tony decided that an alloy tank was the way to go. It would become...
The late seventies Honda CB650 is commonly referred to as being a ‘standard motorcycle’. We doubt anyone would be using...
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
Fred Krugger (not to be mistaken with the wrinkly chapfrom the Nightmare on Elm Street movies) builds some fairly “out...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
These days the chance of anyone having the privilege of owning or riding an RC166 are slim to none, but...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
The Wrenchmonkees have just won themselves a trophy without even trying! The boys took one of their newest builds, a...
“As a teenager I always wanted to build a custom motorcycle and spent my time (when I wasn’t riding) drawing...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...