This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
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.
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
I was really surprised to see that Icon chose the Honda VRF1000R as the base for the Magnificent Bastard. In...
“My bike is a 1976 Honda CB750K6. I have been working on it on and off for about a year...
Daryl Villanueva, the main man behind Bandit9 got in touch to tell us about this exclusive limited edition machine. “It’s...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
Small details. That’s what separates a good build from a great build. Of course there’s a whole heap of work...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
“As a child my father used to race enduro and motocross professionally but had to retire early because he had...
Dual Sport motorcycles have very different proportions to your average cafe racer, so Isidore set about salvaging and retro-fitting the...
The ‘Super CB750 Cafe Racer’ is Dario’s demonstration of what can be done to solve the rider size conundrum. “I...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
This popped up on the Biltwell facebook page and I felt compelled to share. It’s a heavily customised ’84 Harley Davison...
What’s the difference between a Street Fighter and a Cafe Racer? Well you wouldn’t be wrong if you were to...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
Many modern motorcycles look similar because they are made to appeal to everyone. This means they often do not have...
I’ve seen plenty of personal builds that have been inspired by professional ones. It’s not often they stack up to...
“The customer brought me a donor bike that most would’ve considered a ‘lost cause’. The engine was far beyond running,...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
Obviously Honda’s little 400 four isn’t the biggest bike around. So the plan was to make it larger while retaining...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Since I recently paid a visit to Deus Ex Machina in Sydney I thought it pertinent to feature one of...
Thankfully the F2’s engine was its saving grace. Even though the bike used a detuned version of Honda’s air-cooled inline...
It’s Monday and the motorbikes parked out the front feeling neglected. All I want to do is ride....
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
Found this 1974 Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer on eBay. I’m not completely sold on the look (mainly the headlight...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
I’ve had a rather unhealthy obsession with Honda’s CR750 for as long as I can recall. I think it stems...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
The Honda CB750 first came into production in 1969 and made a major impact on the motorcycle industry by being...
Shortly after moving to New Braunfels, Texas we became friends with Karly Kothmann and her husband Tanner. Blake and I...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen quite a few builds fast-tracked. While the general population was bingeing on...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
You ride a bike that proves simple can still feel right. You value ease, clean design, and a calm ride over big...
“It all started with my toy bikes as a child. I would cut off parts with my scissors and colour...
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
These days the chance of anyone having the privilege of owning or riding an RC166 are slim to none, but...
Todd McLellan is a Canadian still and motion photographer whose work includes this outstanding series of restored and customised vintage...
Some of the best stories have the most humble and unexpected beginnings. Little did Zane, Adam and Jake English of...
The CM series motorcycle, preceding the Honda Rebel series, embodied the classic flat-seat style of the 1960s and 1970s. This...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers on Instagram or Facebook you’ll have seen that I recently attended Kustomfest in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The show...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
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 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
Craig Rodsmith’s ’84 Interceptor project began when a fellow builder offloaded it to him. As Craig put it “He gave...
If you’re looking for the ultimate toy for your motorcycle obsessed kid or something ultra-cool to sit on your office...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
After careful design and build considerations, Tony decided that an alloy tank was the way to go. It would become...
At only 7 months old Cafe Racer SSpirit is one of the new kids on the block in Spain’s custom...
Big thanks to Collin Christenbury for sending in these shots he took at the Vintage Motorcycle Races & Show in Elkhart Lake...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
This October 13 you can watch as the guys at Dime City Cycles transform this banged up, sludge filled Honda...
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...