“As a child my father used to race enduro and motocross professionally but had to retire early because he had...
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.
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
Earlier this month I ventured to Indonesia with Luke from Fuel Tank. This was our 5th year attending the Kustomfest...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
It’s been almost a year since I featured Andy Mergerle’s Honda CB750 cafe racer project. It’s not often I publish...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
This project centers on a 1980 Honda CX-500 that has been fully rebuilt into a cafe racer. The builder focused on...
Located in Graz, Austria ‘Vagabund Moto’ is the brainchild of designer Paul Brauchart and mechanical engineer Philipp Rabl. “Both of...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
The team at Honda Indonesia have been watching the scene closely and for 2017 have launched a new initiative to...
“I studied industrial design in university where I developed my own design aesthetic” explains Spencer. “During my studies I also...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
After careful design and build considerations, Tony decided that an alloy tank was the way to go. It would become...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
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...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
While we all dream of owning the next Falcon motorcycle to roll out of their workshop the sad reality is that...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
Yet another beautiful bike from the incredibly talented Danish Wrenchmonkees. This time is a Honda CB750 Cafe Racer they’ve named...
If Sir Mixalot was here right now his Anaconda would be bitterly disappointed. This is Rewheeled #1, a Honda CB750...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
I’ve had a rather unhealthy obsession with Honda’s CR750 for as long as I can recall. I think it stems...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
This popped up on the Biltwell facebook page and I felt compelled to share. It’s a heavily customised ’84 Harley Davison...
Neall Dollhopf, co-owner of Heartbreak Cycleworks in Ypsi, Michigan, is a sentimental kind of guy. His custom Honda CB550 holds...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
I will be the first to say that this isn’t going to be a top performing vehicle. This 1986 Honda CG125...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is a run of the mill naked UJM which first hit the streets back in...
“We wanted a fully customized bike with modern cafe racer styling and bulletproof reliability,” says Iñaki. “Because of that, we...
We’ve always found video to be one of the most inspiring forms of media. Over the years we’ve seen some...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
At only 7 months old Cafe Racer SSpirit is one of the new kids on the block in Spain’s custom...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
After recently featuring AdHoc’s 3rd Cafe Racer build it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t take a quick look back...
“My bike is a 1976 Honda CB750K6. I have been working on it on and off for about a year...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
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...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
Remember the first time you swung a leg over a bike? Mathias Wiese does. At the tender age of eight,...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
After deciding to open their workshop back in 2015 this was the second custom build that the Wrench Kings undertook...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
The Honda CB750 was for many years the poster child of the “new wave” cafe racer scene. These days however...
At the end of World War 2 many British motorcycle manufacturers were on the verge of closure or had already...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
Years ago I saw some pictures of a very low, very mean blue CB750 cafe racer and it was a...
A few years back in New York, in a 4th floor city apartment E3 Motorcycles was born. In May...
“The bike was originally an ’81 Honda CM400. I purchased it the day after my previous build was stolen. At...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
A while ago I posted this photo and a few people requested more so here’s what I found. ...
Tanadit Sarawek’s ‘House of Custom Design’, otherwise known as K-Speed, is Thailand’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. As part of...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
The day started with a few small setbacks, but the focus quickly shifted to projects in the garage. The cars...
I never get tired of seeing Honda CB750‘s converted into Cafe Racers. Not only is the CB750 a magnificent base...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
One of Edi’s latest achievements is this 1981 Honda CB900 cafe racer. It’s one of two new builds to roll...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
I was really surprised to see that Icon chose the Honda VRF1000R as the base for the Magnificent Bastard. In...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
