The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
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.
Someone wittier than me once said “It’s more fun to ride a slow motorcycle fast than to ride a fast...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
Good mates building bikes together. That’s essentially what you’ll find at Bold Motorcycles HQ, which happens to be a home...
Last year the Cafe Racer scene was buzzing with the news that Dime City Cycles were building a custom motorcycle...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
There are only a handful of automotive films that I regard as truly great. Sitting at the top of the...
In the world of modern-retro motorcycles, there’s a new player who is somewhat of a black sheep. That’s mainly due...
Thanks to a huge increase in the popularity of the custom motorcycle scene many hobby builders have turned a passion...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
,Building a custom motorcycle is a hands-on journey that takes patience and creativity. In this project, Dan works with Crystal...
Thankfully, 3 years ago, Ivor spotted something that motivated him to revisit his forgotten project. “I came across an old...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
Shortly after moving to New Braunfels, Texas we became friends with Karly Kothmann and her husband Tanner. Blake and I...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Lossa 1976 Honda CB 550 Cafe Racer “Mosca” 1965 Honda CB 160 Cafe Racer/Scrambler “Rasputan” 1978 Honda CB...
The ‘Super CB750 Cafe Racer’ is Dario’s demonstration of what can be done to solve the rider size conundrum. “I...
Ten years after Honda turned the motorcycling world on its head with the release of the CB750, they decided it...
We’ve always found video to be one of the most inspiring forms of media. Over the years we’ve seen some...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
The motorcycle featured here began life as a standard 1984 Honda Gold Wing, but it no longer resembles the factory...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. I have no doubt Mr. Da Vinci would be repeating those words if he was...
Tanadit Sarawek’s ‘House of Custom Design’, otherwise known as K-Speed, is Thailand’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. As part of...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
Ahh Slovenia, home of the oldest vine in the world, the first ever musical instrument, birth place of the first...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
Dual Sport motorcycles have very different proportions to your average cafe racer, so Isidore set about salvaging and retro-fitting the...
The project and the donor bike arrived at the Kerkus workshop via Singapore. After an artist from the Lion City...
This amazing piece of seventies motorcycle history has just popped up on eBay with a starting bid of $16,000AUD. It’s...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
“This thing (“Bowie” the Honda CB125s) was an impulse buy and was in pretty bad shape the day I took...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
Former world champion racer ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer was a force to be reckoned. Spencer’s professional racing career started in 1978...
As Sofi explains it… “This Honda CB450 was brought to us earlier this year after an interesting encounter. A couple...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
Darrell Schneider of DS Restorations isn’t the kind of guy to shy away from a challenge. With 30+ years of...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
In Singapore, you can be sentenced to jail for selling chewing gum… imagine what they do to people whose exhaust...
Many of 2020s most significant motorcycle shows have been cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Amongst them was the...
Ahh Google Translate, how I love your ability to allow me to converse with people whose native tongue is 100% indecipherable to me! Which...
We just received images of this outstanding 1974 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer from photographer Phil Foss. The bike was put...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
It’s true. Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best. Take for example this super clean CB750 build...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
We just received this great set of photos from Chin on the Tank. They feature Nina keeping it real on...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
While we all dream of owning the next Falcon motorcycle to roll out of their workshop the sad reality is that...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
I will be the first to say that this isn’t going to be a top performing vehicle. This 1986 Honda CG125...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months....
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
This project centers on a 1980 Honda CX-500 that has been fully rebuilt into a cafe racer. The builder focused on...
The Honda Cafe Racer which started out as a rather sad looking scrapyard find, underwent a ground up custom rebuild...
Sean of Roc City Cafe Racers in Rochester, NY has just finishing putting together this very tidy Honda CB350 coined...
What’s the difference between a Street Fighter and a Cafe Racer? Well you wouldn’t be wrong if you were to...
