At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
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.
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
Many modern motorcycles look similar because they are made to appeal to everyone. This means they often do not have...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
The project and the donor bike arrived at the Kerkus workshop via Singapore. After an artist from the Lion City...
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 1978 Honda CB750K has been expertly transformed into a cafe racer, boasting a range of custom modifications. These include...
We have been receiving some stunning Cafe Racers from our readers. If you have a Cafe Racer you’ve built in...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
This 1974 Honda CB750 was customized as a brat-style cafe racer. The frame and wheels were painted black, and the...
When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
“The bike was originally an ’81 Honda CM400. I purchased it the day after my previous build was stolen. At...
It’s true. Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best. Take for example this super clean CB750 build...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
This October 13 you can watch as the guys at Dime City Cycles transform this banged up, sludge filled Honda...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
After careful design and build considerations, Tony decided that an alloy tank was the way to go. It would become...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
This project centers on a 1980 Honda CX-500 that has been fully rebuilt into a cafe racer. The builder focused on...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
One builder who perfectly blends race track styling into his road-going motorcycles it’s Pepo Rosell of XTR Pepo. However, to...
It’s clear looking at his work that Rad prefers a sportier aesthetic. He applies a healthy dose of café racer...
,Building a custom motorcycle is a hands-on journey that takes patience and creativity. In this project, Dan works with Crystal...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
It’s been almost a year since I featured Andy Mergerle’s Honda CB750 cafe racer project. It’s not often I publish...
At first glance you may not think that the Wabi Sabi philosophy has been applied to this slick Honda CB750...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
The 2018 Bike Shed show has been and gone. For those who were lucky enough to attend the London based...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
For anyone who enjoys tinkering with motorcycles, there will come a day when you’ll need to invest in some real...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
“We wanted a fully customized bike with modern cafe racer styling and bulletproof reliability,” says Iñaki. “Because of that, we...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
With a life long passion for bikes and an endless desire to create custom motorcycles using “hand made” techniques, Oficina...
The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
While we all dream of owning the next Falcon motorcycle to roll out of their workshop the sad reality is that...
Thankfully the F2’s engine was its saving grace. Even though the bike used a detuned version of Honda’s air-cooled inline...
In recent years we’ve seen a spate of new motorcycles inspired by classic bikes. Models like the Kawasaki Z900RS and...
What is it about small motorcycles that makes me smile so much? This awesome little AHRMA GP200 road racer is the Twin Cylinder...
“My wife and mother-in-law used to call it the “Peter & Steven Show” whenever we would get together because we’d...
Verona based workshop Fabbris Motorcycles has been in operation for an impressive 42 years. Started by Luciano Fabbris in 1979...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
The Honda Cafe Racer which started out as a rather sad looking scrapyard find, underwent a ground up custom rebuild...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
Andy Megerle’s CB750 cafe racer project was a rollercoaster ride of challenges and setbacks. In the end, he managed to...
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
As far as timeframes go David says the Ad Hoc CB750 has been a hard one to wrap up. “Due...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Once the bike was dismantled the 600cc inline four received a complete overhaul with specific attention being paid to the...
Earlier this month I ventured to Indonesia with Luke from Fuel Tank. This was our 5th year attending the Kustomfest...
I’ve always been a naked guy. Not like the ones that run across the field during the Ashes or walk...
“My bike is a 1976 Honda CB750K6. I have been working on it on and off for about a year...
Inspired by the Honda Jet, “the world’s most advanced light jet”, this CB750K may not be quite so advanced but...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
As you can imagine I spend a lot of time staring at photos of custom motorcycles. I don’t know if...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
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...
At only 7 months old Cafe Racer SSpirit is one of the new kids on the block in Spain’s custom...
Good mates building bikes together. That’s essentially what you’ll find at Bold Motorcycles HQ, which happens to be a home...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
We just received this great set of photos from Chin on the Tank. They feature Nina keeping it real on...
At 1.3 million people the country of Estonia isn’t exactly bursting at the seams. On the Estonian tourism website their...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
Close the blast doors!… Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors! – Despite the fact that they were rooting for...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
“For years, I had watched all the motorcycle builder shows on TV and had always wanted to build my own...
