Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
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.
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
“As a teenager I always wanted to build a custom motorcycle and spent my time (when I wasn’t riding) drawing...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
The Honda Cafe Racer which started out as a rather sad looking scrapyard find, underwent a ground up custom rebuild...
We’ve always found video to be one of the most inspiring forms of media. Over the years we’ve seen some...
Some of the best stories have the most humble and unexpected beginnings. Little did Zane, Adam and Jake English of...
What the hell is that thing!? It’s another apocalyptic custom from the Icon 1000 crew, but unlike the other bikes...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
We’ve all experienced a time when our best-laid plans fell in a heap. But if that plan was to fail...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
Honda proved that the Japanese could build capable v-twin cruisers with motorcycles like their VT series. Compared to US-built alternatives...
Ok, so it may not actually be made from Beer (that’s just plain ridiculous) but this very tidy Honda CB160r...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
“I have a habit of going cheap at the start of a project and then blowing it out of proportion.”...
If you’re looking for the ultimate toy for your motorcycle obsessed kid or something ultra-cool to sit on your office...
It’s not often I hear of custom workshops offering 3-year warranties. However, new Bulgarian workshop Thracian bikes are doing just...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
If Sir Mixalot was here right now his Anaconda would be bitterly disappointed. This is Rewheeled #1, a Honda CB750...
As you can imagine I spend a lot of time staring at photos of custom motorcycles. I don’t know if...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
Yet another beautiful bike from the incredibly talented Danish Wrenchmonkees. This time is a Honda CB750 Cafe Racer they’ve named...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
“We find insurmountable joy in taking a bike that has long since past its last mile and reviving it to...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
Andy Megerle’s CB750 cafe racer project was a rollercoaster ride of challenges and setbacks. In the end, he managed to...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Once the bike was dismantled the 600cc inline four received a complete overhaul with specific attention being paid to the...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
This little beauty of a bike from Simon and Singapore. He built the bike in the car park outside his...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
Ahh Google Translate, how I love your ability to allow me to converse with people whose native tongue is 100% indecipherable to me! Which...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
I’ve had a rather unhealthy obsession with Honda’s CR750 for as long as I can recall. I think it stems...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
These days the chance of anyone having the privilege of owning or riding an RC166 are slim to none, but...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
One of the biggest highlights for me when we were pulling together issue 6 of Tank Moto Magazine also happened...
To kick off our “Readers Rides week” we’ve got a bit of bling in the form of a gold leafed...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Well as always the weather in Perth couldn’t be any better for riding…shame my W650 is sitting under a cover...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
Bad Winners workshop owner Walid was exposed to working on motorcycles from an early age. Tinkering on bikes with an...
Some kids grow up around cars and bikes. Sofi Tsingos grew up literally stuck to them. “Dad used to own...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
“I’m a carpenter by trade and have always worked with my hands. I started riding a motorbike in March 2014...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
Close the blast doors!… Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors! – Despite the fact that they were rooting for...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
Cream Motorcycles have released their ninth build, a 1980 Honda CB 750 named “Brownie” and it’s sweeeeet. The build took...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
One of Edi’s latest achievements is this 1981 Honda CB900 cafe racer. It’s one of two new builds to roll...
Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
Unikat, which translates to ‘Unique Piece’, opened its doors a mere 18 months ago. It all began when Grzegorz completed...