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...
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.
The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
Turning an old 1984 Honda Goldwing 1200 into something new takes a lot of time, planning, and hands-on work. They...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
After deciding to open their workshop back in 2015 this was the second custom build that the Wrench Kings undertook...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
Rob Chappell of Canada’s ‘Origin8or’ workshop is no stranger to customising Honda’s CB900F. A few years back he built one...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
This 1978 Honda CB750K has been expertly transformed into a cafe racer, boasting a range of custom modifications. These include...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
In 2015 Italian restauranteur Alessandro Dell’unto rented a small workshop space 500m from his restaurant. Why? Because when he’s not...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
Shortly after moving to New Braunfels, Texas we became friends with Karly Kothmann and her husband Tanner. Blake and I...
What’s the difference between a Street Fighter and a Cafe Racer? Well you wouldn’t be wrong if you were to...
“I studied industrial design in university where I developed my own design aesthetic” explains Spencer. “During my studies I also...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
“For years, I had watched all the motorcycle builder shows on TV and had always wanted to build my own...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
It’s been some time since we featured a custom Honda CX500 here on the site and what better way to...
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
Obviously Honda’s little 400 four isn’t the biggest bike around. So the plan was to make it larger while retaining...
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
“My bike, Paula Dean, was based on a ’76 Honda CB550k that cost us $500 in May of 2015. Work...
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. I have no doubt Mr. Da Vinci would be repeating those words if he was...
Some kids grow up around cars and bikes. Sofi Tsingos grew up literally stuck to them. “Dad used to own...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
I’ve seen plenty of personal builds that have been inspired by professional ones. It’s not often they stack up to...
Back in 2012, I was contacted by Vaughan in Sydney who had just finished hammering out the bodywork on his...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
The Wrenchmonkees have just won themselves a trophy without even trying! The boys took one of their newest builds, a...
“As a child my father used to race enduro and motocross professionally but had to retire early because he had...
The day started with a few small setbacks, but the focus quickly shifted to projects in the garage. The cars...
This custom Honda CBX400F race bike from 09RACING Japan is a far cry from how Honda released it. What was...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
As far as timeframes go David says the Ad Hoc CB750 has been a hard one to wrap up. “Due...
Many of 2020s most significant motorcycle shows have been cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Amongst them was the...
Daryl Villanueva, the main man behind Bandit9 got in touch to tell us about this exclusive limited edition machine. “It’s...
One of Edi’s latest achievements is this 1981 Honda CB900 cafe racer. It’s one of two new builds to roll...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
“I’m Jim Alonze from Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve been into bikes my whole life, from off...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
What is it about small motorcycles that makes me smile so much? This awesome little AHRMA GP200 road racer is the Twin Cylinder...
“The bike was originally an ’81 Honda CM400. I purchased it the day after my previous build was stolen. At...
When I was a kid I thought being a game designer would be just as cool, and perhaps even cooler,...
As Sofi explains it… “This Honda CB450 was brought to us earlier this year after an interesting encounter. A couple...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
Thankfully the F2’s engine was its saving grace. Even though the bike used a detuned version of Honda’s air-cooled inline...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
Back in 2012 Raider custom built the GB and labelled it their SLS (Salt Lake Sickle). It was created as...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
As you can imagine I spend a lot of time staring at photos of custom motorcycles. I don’t know if...
Former world champion racer ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer was a force to be reckoned. Spencer’s professional racing career started in 1978...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
The results are out and the winners have been announced but what bikes were our favourite custom motorcycles from the...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
Anyone that’s had a go at building a Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle knows how addictive it can become. I’m...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
It’s Monday and the motorbikes parked out the front feeling neglected. All I want to do is ride....
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
The act of swinging a leg over a mates bike and actually riding it are two completely different experiences. This...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Honda’s Moto Guzzi-Esque CX500 has been enjoying a huge resurgence in the custom scene. It seems that ever since the...
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
The ‘Super CB750 Cafe Racer’ is Dario’s demonstration of what can be done to solve the rider size conundrum. “I...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
Andy Megerle’s CB750 cafe racer project was a rollercoaster ride of challenges and setbacks. In the end, he managed to...
I was really surprised to see that Icon chose the Honda VRF1000R as the base for the Magnificent Bastard. In...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle,...
