Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
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.
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
By the early 2000s Honda had diluted its once iconic CB series so much that any connection to the original...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
“In the fall of 2012 my good friend Brandon built a CB360. I saw the bike come together and I...
Found this 1974 Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer on eBay. I’m not completely sold on the look (mainly the headlight...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
These Honda CB 750 Cafe Racers were built by Garage Company. I’m not sold on the rainbow paint on the...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
The results are out and the winners have been announced but what bikes were our favourite custom motorcycles from the...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
“The ’73 CB350F came to the workshop as a reasonably well-done cafe racer with a quite tidy tail section and...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
Their name may conjure up images of a suspect automotive salesman, but rest assured Crooked Motorcycles is anything but dodgy....
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
It’s not uncommon to hear people referring to a motorcycle as being bulletproof, but it’s not that often that it...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
Back in the early nineties Jim was customising Yamaha SR’s and British bikes under the influence of the Japanese custom...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
Back in 2007 I came across a Honda Dream on display in a motorcycle store in Leederville, Western Australia. I...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
Located in Graz, Austria ‘Vagabund Moto’ is the brainchild of designer Paul Brauchart and mechanical engineer Philipp Rabl. “Both of...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months....
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
Fred Krugger (not to be mistaken with the wrinkly chapfrom the Nightmare on Elm Street movies) builds some fairly “out...
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
At first glance you may not think that the Wabi Sabi philosophy has been applied to this slick Honda CB750...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
We just received images of this outstanding 1974 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer from photographer Phil Foss. The bike was put...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
“The bike was originally an ’81 Honda CM400. I purchased it the day after my previous build was stolen. At...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
This October 13 you can watch as the guys at Dime City Cycles transform this banged up, sludge filled Honda...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
It’s Monday and the motorbikes parked out the front feeling neglected. All I want to do is ride....
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
At only 7 months old Cafe Racer SSpirit is one of the new kids on the block in Spain’s custom...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
It’s clear looking at his work that Rad prefers a sportier aesthetic. He applies a healthy dose of café racer...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
“My name is Nils J. Ksienzyk and I’m a 28 year old bike builder from Germany. From the age of...
In the early eighties, I had a series of t-shirts that featured vinyl, metal flake prints. They varied in subject...
Starting life as a 1989 Honda CG125, the “De Palma 05” is the latest machine to roll out of their...
To kick off our “Readers Rides week” we’ve got a bit of bling in the form of a gold leafed...
The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
Scales Studio is 2 man workshop that specialises in fabrication work and high-end paint. Based in Houston, Texas their list...
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
It’s not often I hear of custom workshops offering 3-year warranties. However, new Bulgarian workshop Thracian bikes are doing just...
“As a teenager I always wanted to build a custom motorcycle and spent my time (when I wasn’t riding) drawing...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
“My wife and mother-in-law used to call it the “Peter & Steven Show” whenever we would get together because we’d...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
“I have a habit of going cheap at the start of a project and then blowing it out of proportion.”...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is a run of the mill naked UJM which first hit the streets back in...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
This project centers on a 1980 Honda CX-500 that has been fully rebuilt into a cafe racer. The builder focused on...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
