Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
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.
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
Obviously Honda’s little 400 four isn’t the biggest bike around. So the plan was to make it larger while retaining...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
Fancy owning a Wrenchmonkee motorcycle? The Gorilla Punch is going under the hammer along with Monkee #7. You can place...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
If Sir Mixalot was here right now his Anaconda would be bitterly disappointed. This is Rewheeled #1, a Honda CB750...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
A few years back I met Cliff Overton, a fellow cafe racer enthusiast, and backyard builder. When Cliff completed his...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
It’s been almost a year since I featured Andy Mergerle’s Honda CB750 cafe racer project. It’s not often I publish...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
Automotive manufacturers have been using wood in their cars for more than a century. In the twenties, entire car bodies...
Our first build was Zeke’s “Lucky” Honda CB200 cafe racer. He tells me he’s done the ton on it, but...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The...
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
One of the biggest highlights for me when we were pulling together issue 6 of Tank Moto Magazine also happened...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
Building a custom Honda CX-500 on a budget takes careful planning and hands-on creativity. The process so far has included...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
Located in Graz, Austria ‘Vagabund Moto’ is the brainchild of designer Paul Brauchart and mechanical engineer Philipp Rabl. “Both of...
Bad Winners workshop owner Walid was exposed to working on motorcycles from an early age. Tinkering on bikes with an...
The ‘Super CB750 Cafe Racer’ is Dario’s demonstration of what can be done to solve the rider size conundrum. “I...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
The late seventies Honda CB650 is commonly referred to as being a ‘standard motorcycle’. We doubt anyone would be using...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
Darrell Schneider of DS Restorations isn’t the kind of guy to shy away from a challenge. With 30+ years of...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
“The bike was originally an ’81 Honda CM400. I purchased it the day after my previous build was stolen. At...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
Honda proved that the Japanese could build capable v-twin cruisers with motorcycles like their VT series. Compared to US-built alternatives...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
The motorcycle featured here began life as a standard 1984 Honda Gold Wing, but it no longer resembles the factory...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
Ok, so it may not actually be made from Beer (that’s just plain ridiculous) but this very tidy Honda CB160r...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
When I started pulling this list together I was expecting to get a fairly balanced bunch of bikes. By this,...
In the world of modern-retro motorcycles, there’s a new player who is somewhat of a black sheep. That’s mainly due...
While ground up builds that push the boundaries of design and engineering are great, its the less ostentatious projects that...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
Dual Sport motorcycles have very different proportions to your average cafe racer, so Isidore set about salvaging and retro-fitting the...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
I’ve seen plenty of personal builds that have been inspired by professional ones. It’s not often they stack up to...
Back in 2012, I was contacted by Vaughan in Sydney who had just finished hammering out the bodywork on his...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
Well as always the weather in Perth couldn’t be any better for riding…shame my W650 is sitting under a cover...
Scales Studio is 2 man workshop that specialises in fabrication work and high-end paint. Based in Houston, Texas their list...
“Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
In Singapore, you can be sentenced to jail for selling chewing gum… imagine what they do to people whose exhaust...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
Siberia. 13 million square kilometres of the most sparsely populated land on Earth and as it turns out, home to one of...
Big thanks to Collin Christenbury for sending in these shots he took at the Vintage Motorcycle Races & Show in Elkhart Lake...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
Last year the Cafe Racer scene was buzzing with the news that Dime City Cycles were building a custom motorcycle...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
“It all started with my toy bikes as a child. I would cut off parts with my scissors and colour...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Check out this 1973 Honda CB500 Cafe Racer up for grabs now oneBay. The bike have a list of...
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...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
Craig Rodsmith’s ’84 Interceptor project began when a fellow builder offloaded it to him. As Craig put it “He gave...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
Today’s feature is about a different breed of Z. It’s a totally revised and, for lack of a better term,...