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.
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
Rob Chappell of Canada’s ‘Origin8or’ workshop is no stranger to customising Honda’s CB900F. A few years back he built one...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
Since I recently paid a visit to Deus Ex Machina in Sydney I thought it pertinent to feature one of...
“The customer brought me a donor bike that most would’ve considered a ‘lost cause’. The engine was far beyond running,...
Years ago I saw some pictures of a very low, very mean blue CB750 cafe racer and it was a...
“The idea we discussed was to make a simple, beastly motorcycle,” Fre recalls. “A clean and pure machine that was all...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
The DCC crew have added some more amazing shots of the Four Hundred that I had to share with those...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
The decision whether to customize a pre-eighties Honda CB750 or not is becoming a tough one to make. There was...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
It’s not often I hear of custom workshops offering 3-year warranties. However, new Bulgarian workshop Thracian bikes are doing just...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
The Wrenchmonkees have just won themselves a trophy without even trying! The boys took one of their newest builds, a...
Cream Motorcycles have released their ninth build, a 1980 Honda CB 750 named “Brownie” and it’s sweeeeet. The build took...
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“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
Ahh Google Translate, how I love your ability to allow me to converse with people whose native tongue is 100% indecipherable to me! Which...
Shortly after moving to New Braunfels, Texas we became friends with Karly Kothmann and her husband Tanner. Blake and I...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
Turning an old 1984 Honda Goldwing 1200 into something new takes a lot of time, planning, and hands-on work. They...
It’s been some time since we featured a custom Honda CX500 here on the site and what better way to...
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The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle,...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Lossa 1976 Honda CB 550 Cafe Racer “Mosca” 1965 Honda CB 160 Cafe Racer/Scrambler “Rasputan” 1978 Honda CB...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
Jas Babalija is a mechanical engineer and Automotive Vehicle Examiner in Melbourne, Australia. For years his work focused on the...
The Honda CB750 is often referred to as the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle. This is shortened to UJM, as most...
Yet another beautiful bike from the incredibly talented Danish Wrenchmonkees. This time is a Honda CB750 Cafe Racer they’ve named...
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The day started with a few small setbacks, but the focus quickly shifted to projects in the garage. The cars...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
In this video, the speaker presents a detailed look at a custom-built Honda TMX 150 Supremo. The project started when a client...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
Our first build was Zeke’s “Lucky” Honda CB200 cafe racer. He tells me he’s done the ton on it, but...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
After acquiring the poor condition Bol D’Or in January of 2015 the brothers spent 2 months planning the build of...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
“And now for something completely different” Just when I thought I’d seen every type of custom motorcycle there is,...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
We have been receiving some stunning Cafe Racers from our readers. If you have a Cafe Racer you’ve built in...
At the end of World War 2 many British motorcycle manufacturers were on the verge of closure or had already...
I never get tired of seeing Honda CB750‘s converted into Cafe Racers. Not only is the CB750 a magnificent base...
What’s the difference between a Street Fighter and a Cafe Racer? Well you wouldn’t be wrong if you were to...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
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Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
“As a child my father used to race enduro and motocross professionally but had to retire early because he had...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
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