When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
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.
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
Scales Studio is 2 man workshop that specialises in fabrication work and high-end paint. Based in Houston, Texas their list...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
After acquiring the poor condition Bol D’Or in January of 2015 the brothers spent 2 months planning the build of...
This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Marco, a tattooist from Toulouse France well aware of the risks when buying a secondhand motorcycle. Since his teenage years...
The late seventies Honda CB650 is commonly referred to as being a ‘standard motorcycle’. We doubt anyone would be using...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
It’s Monday and the motorbikes parked out the front feeling neglected. All I want to do is ride....
At the end of World War 2 many British motorcycle manufacturers were on the verge of closure or had already...
At 1.3 million people the country of Estonia isn’t exactly bursting at the seams. On the Estonian tourism website their...
When I launched this site all those years ago Cafe Racers were my focus, but I’ve always been into all...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
The team at Honda Indonesia have been watching the scene closely and for 2017 have launched a new initiative to...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
In this video, the speaker presents a detailed look at a custom-built Honda TMX 150 Supremo. The project started when a client...
,Building a custom motorcycle is a hands-on journey that takes patience and creativity. In this project, Dan works with Crystal...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
The Wrenchmonkees have just won themselves a trophy without even trying! The boys took one of their newest builds, a...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
“And now for something completely different” Just when I thought I’d seen every type of custom motorcycle there is,...
It’s true. Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best. Take for example this super clean CB750 build...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
One builder who perfectly blends race track styling into his road-going motorcycles it’s Pepo Rosell of XTR Pepo. However, to...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
The Honda CB750 is often referred to as the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle. This is shortened to UJM, as most...
Cream Motorcycles have released their ninth build, a 1980 Honda CB 750 named “Brownie” and it’s sweeeeet. The build took...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
When I started pulling this list together I was expecting to get a fairly balanced bunch of bikes. By this,...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
We just received this great set of photos from Chin on the Tank. They feature Nina keeping it real on...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
It’s been almost a year since I featured Andy Mergerle’s Honda CB750 cafe racer project. It’s not often I publish...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months....
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
After recently featuring AdHoc’s 3rd Cafe Racer build it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t take a quick look back...
“I’m a carpenter by trade and have always worked with my hands. I started riding a motorbike in March 2014...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Some kids grow up around cars and bikes. Sofi Tsingos grew up literally stuck to them. “Dad used to own...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
It’s not uncommon to hear people referring to a motorcycle as being bulletproof, but it’s not that often that it...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
A few years back in New York, in a 4th floor city apartment E3 Motorcycles was born. In May...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
Their name may conjure up images of a suspect automotive salesman, but rest assured Crooked Motorcycles is anything but dodgy....
Neall Dollhopf, co-owner of Heartbreak Cycleworks in Ypsi, Michigan, is a sentimental kind of guy. His custom Honda CB550 holds...
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
I will be the first to say that this isn’t going to be a top performing vehicle. This 1986 Honda CG125...
“It all started with my toy bikes as a child. I would cut off parts with my scissors and colour...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
This project began last September. I had just sold my ‘79 Honda CB750 named ‘smooth sailing’ to a famous NFL...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Supercharged and Nitrous Oxide aren’t words you often hear muttered by builders of Cafe Racers when they are running off...
If there was one thing I learnt at art school that has always stood true it’s that colour is king....
Honda’s Moto Guzzi-Esque CX500 has been enjoying a huge resurgence in the custom scene. It seems that ever since the...
Over the last few years, I’ve seen some amazing things happen in the world of custom motorcycle building, but the...
