Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to 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.
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
In 2015 Italian restauranteur Alessandro Dell’unto rented a small workshop space 500m from his restaurant. Why? Because when he’s not...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
“I live in the small but beautiful island of Cyprus (population 700,000) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. I’ve always been...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
Everyone knows by now that fossil-fueled transportation is inherently bad for the environment. This, of course, includes our beloved motorcycles....
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
I’ve seen plenty of personal builds that have been inspired by professional ones. It’s not often they stack up to...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
Remember the first time you swung a leg over a bike? Mathias Wiese does. At the tender age of eight,...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
Anyone that’s had a go at building a Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle knows how addictive it can become. I’m...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
For anyone who enjoys tinkering with motorcycles, there will come a day when you’ll need to invest in some real...
What the hell is that thing!? It’s another apocalyptic custom from the Icon 1000 crew, but unlike the other bikes...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
The weekend following the rider class, I bought my first bike. I was hooked. I picked up a 2009 Vulcan...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
“The Natural” built by Portland based workshop The Tarantulas. It’s a bike that’s had plenty of mentions around here but...
A surefire way to look really goddamn cool is to be seen stretched out over a long, low fuel tank,...
“For years, I had watched all the motorcycle builder shows on TV and had always wanted to build my own...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
The Wrenchmonkees have just won themselves a trophy without even trying! The boys took one of their newest builds, a...
This 1974 Honda CB750 was customized as a brat-style cafe racer. The frame and wheels were painted black, and the...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
“I studied industrial design in university where I developed my own design aesthetic” explains Spencer. “During my studies I also...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
The act of swinging a leg over a mates bike and actually riding it are two completely different experiences. This...
After a lot of careful work, all parts have come together to finish the custom motorcycle build. The team focused on neat...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Many modern motorcycles look similar because they are made to appeal to everyone. This means they often do not have...
Check out this 1973 Honda CB500 Cafe Racer up for grabs now oneBay. The bike have a list of...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
Darrell Schneider of DS Restorations isn’t the kind of guy to shy away from a challenge. With 30+ years of...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
We just received images of this outstanding 1974 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer from photographer Phil Foss. The bike was put...
This project began last September. I had just sold my ‘79 Honda CB750 named ‘smooth sailing’ to a famous NFL...
Starting life as a 1989 Honda CG125, the “De Palma 05” is the latest machine to roll out of their...
Craig Rodsmith’s ’84 Interceptor project began when a fellow builder offloaded it to him. As Craig put it “He gave...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
Living with a classic bike is like being in a relationship. If you’re not prepared to make compromises it’ll never...
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
We’ve always found video to be one of the most inspiring forms of media. Over the years we’ve seen some...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
These Honda CB 750 Cafe Racers were built by Garage Company. I’m not sold on the rainbow paint on the...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
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...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
After deciding to open their workshop back in 2015 this was the second custom build that the Wrench Kings undertook...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
What is it about small motorcycles that makes me smile so much? This awesome little AHRMA GP200 road racer is the Twin Cylinder...
“My bike, Paula Dean, was based on a ’76 Honda CB550k that cost us $500 in May of 2015. Work...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
Thankfully, 3 years ago, Ivor spotted something that motivated him to revisit his forgotten project. “I came across an old...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
We knew that this Honda project would be a challenge for us. When we received the motorcycle it was almost completely disassembled....
Todd McLellan is a Canadian still and motion photographer whose work includes this outstanding series of restored and customised vintage...