In the early eighties, I had a series of t-shirts that featured vinyl, metal flake prints. They varied in subject...
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.
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
“This thing (“Bowie” the Honda CB125s) was an impulse buy and was in pretty bad shape the day I took...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
As Sofi explains it… “This Honda CB450 was brought to us earlier this year after an interesting encounter. A couple...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
Everyone knows by now that fossil-fueled transportation is inherently bad for the environment. This, of course, includes our beloved motorcycles....
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
The Honda CB750 was for many years the poster child of the “new wave” cafe racer scene. These days however...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
At 1.3 million people the country of Estonia isn’t exactly bursting at the seams. On the Estonian tourism website their...
After 2 years of running his business after hours, Wido managed to turn Wimoto into his full-time career and now, 2.5...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
A while ago I posted this photo and a few people requested more so here’s what I found. ...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
These days the chance of anyone having the privilege of owning or riding an RC166 are slim to none, but...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
It’s Monday and the motorbikes parked out the front feeling neglected. All I want to do is ride....
Remember the first time you swung a leg over a bike? Mathias Wiese does. At the tender age of eight,...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
The 2018 Bike Shed show has been and gone. For those who were lucky enough to attend the London based...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
It’s no secret that Honda’s CX series from the late 70’s has gone through a resurgence in the last five...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
“As a teenager I always wanted to build a custom motorcycle and spent my time (when I wasn’t riding) drawing...
Earlier this month I ventured to Indonesia with Luke from Fuel Tank. This was our 5th year attending the Kustomfest...
It’s not uncommon to hear people referring to a motorcycle as being bulletproof, but it’s not that often that it...
There are only a handful of automotive films that I regard as truly great. Sitting at the top of the...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
Supercharged and Nitrous Oxide aren’t words you often hear muttered by builders of Cafe Racers when they are running off...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
After acquiring the poor condition Bol D’Or in January of 2015 the brothers spent 2 months planning the build of...
At first glance you may not think that the Wabi Sabi philosophy has been applied to this slick Honda CB750...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
I will be the first to say that this isn’t going to be a top performing vehicle. This 1986 Honda CG125...
Marco, a tattooist from Toulouse France well aware of the risks when buying a secondhand motorcycle. Since his teenage years...
Three years ago I featured a very special build built by Steven Wilson of BC, Canada. The bike, a CB750...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
Well as always the weather in Perth couldn’t be any better for riding…shame my W650 is sitting under a cover...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
What is it about Benjie’s Cafe Racer parts that make every bike their fitted to look stunning? These two Honda...
In 2015 Italian restauranteur Alessandro Dell’unto rented a small workshop space 500m from his restaurant. Why? Because when he’s not...
Found this 1974 Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer on eBay. I’m not completely sold on the look (mainly the headlight...
What the hell is that thing!? It’s another apocalyptic custom from the Icon 1000 crew, but unlike the other bikes...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
Verona based workshop Fabbris Motorcycles has been in operation for an impressive 42 years. Started by Luciano Fabbris in 1979...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months....
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
Back in April when I featured E3 motorcycles Honda CB550 Cafe Racer it created a clear divide of lovers and...
Over the last few years, I’ve seen some amazing things happen in the world of custom motorcycle building, but the...
This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
We have been receiving some stunning Cafe Racers from our readers. If you have a Cafe Racer you’ve built in...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
It’s clear looking at his work that Rad prefers a sportier aesthetic. He applies a healthy dose of café racer...
For us, it’s often the small details that make a custom motorcycle special. Intricate details demonstrate a workshops commitment to...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
The Death Machines of London (aka DMOL) never do things by halves. Their workshop has produced some of the most...
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
“My name is Nils J. Ksienzyk and I’m a 28 year old bike builder from Germany. From the age of...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
The late seventies Honda CB650 is commonly referred to as being a ‘standard motorcycle’. We doubt anyone would be using...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
This October 13 you can watch as the guys at Dime City Cycles transform this banged up, sludge filled Honda...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...