Unikat, which translates to ‘Unique Piece’, opened its doors a mere 18 months ago. It all began when Grzegorz completed...
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.
This project began last September. I had just sold my ‘79 Honda CB750 named ‘smooth sailing’ to a famous NFL...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
The DCC crew have added some more amazing shots of the Four Hundred that I had to share with those...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
Thanks to a huge increase in the popularity of the custom motorcycle scene many hobby builders have turned a passion...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Thankfully the F2’s engine was its saving grace. Even though the bike used a detuned version of Honda’s air-cooled inline...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
The Honda CB750 is often referred to as the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle. This is shortened to UJM, as most...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
Fancy owning a Wrenchmonkee motorcycle? The Gorilla Punch is going under the hammer along with Monkee #7. You can place...
Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
As you can imagine I spend a lot of time staring at photos of custom motorcycles. I don’t know if...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
Living with a classic bike is like being in a relationship. If you’re not prepared to make compromises it’ll never...
“My name is Nils J. Ksienzyk and I’m a 28 year old bike builder from Germany. From the age of...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
Jas Babalija is a mechanical engineer and Automotive Vehicle Examiner in Melbourne, Australia. For years his work focused on the...
We knew that this Honda project would be a challenge for us. When we received the motorcycle it was almost completely disassembled....
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
Former world champion racer ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer was a force to be reckoned. Spencer’s professional racing career started in 1978...
Siberia. 13 million square kilometres of the most sparsely populated land on Earth and as it turns out, home to one of...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
Years ago I saw some pictures of a very low, very mean blue CB750 cafe racer and it was a...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
Ok, so it may not actually be made from Beer (that’s just plain ridiculous) but this very tidy Honda CB160r...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
One of the biggest highlights for me when we were pulling together issue 6 of Tank Moto Magazine also happened...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
Thankfully, 3 years ago, Ivor spotted something that motivated him to revisit his forgotten project. “I came across an old...
While ground up builds that push the boundaries of design and engineering are great, its the less ostentatious projects that...
Neall Dollhopf, co-owner of Heartbreak Cycleworks in Ypsi, Michigan, is a sentimental kind of guy. His custom Honda CB550 holds...
Ten years after Honda turned the motorcycling world on its head with the release of the CB750, they decided it...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
Lossa 1976 Honda CB 550 Cafe Racer “Mosca” 1965 Honda CB 160 Cafe Racer/Scrambler “Rasputan” 1978 Honda CB...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
Custom motorcycles straight out of the seventies by Bodyline Customs. Long, Low and full of style. ...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
Back in the early nineties Jim was customising Yamaha SR’s and British bikes under the influence of the Japanese custom...
In this video, the speaker presents a detailed look at a custom-built Honda TMX 150 Supremo. The project started when a client...
After spying these new shots of the Cafe CB750 by Whitehouse and Motorimoda on the Bikeexif facebook page, I thought I’d share...
The weekend following the rider class, I bought my first bike. I was hooked. I picked up a 2009 Vulcan...
When I launched this site all those years ago Cafe Racers were my focus, but I’ve always been into all...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
Automotive manufacturers have been using wood in their cars for more than a century. In the twenties, entire car bodies...
In recent years we’ve seen a spate of new motorcycles inspired by classic bikes. Models like the Kawasaki Z900RS and...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
Building a custom Honda CX-500 on a budget takes careful planning and hands-on creativity. The process so far has included...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
“The ’73 CB350F came to the workshop as a reasonably well-done cafe racer with a quite tidy tail section and...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
Custom motorcycle builds usually start out as an idea, but more often than not ideas change. While these changes usually...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
After careful design and build considerations, Tony decided that an alloy tank was the way to go. It would become...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
Eak Tanadit, the owner and lead designer at Bangkok’s K-Speed workshop, is arguably one of the best modifiers of small-capacity...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...