Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
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 Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
A surefire way to look really goddamn cool is to be seen stretched out over a long, low fuel tank,...
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
To kick off our “Readers Rides week” we’ve got a bit of bling in the form of a gold leafed...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
Anyone that’s had a go at building a Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle knows how addictive it can become. I’m...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
Inspired by the Honda Jet, “the world’s most advanced light jet”, this CB750K may not be quite so advanced but...
When I launched this site all those years ago Cafe Racers were my focus, but I’ve always been into all...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
We’ve all seen the listings on eBay. “Perfect project bike”, “Needs some attention”, “It’s all there, just requires reassembling!”. The...
When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
If there was one thing I learnt at art school that has always stood true it’s that colour is king....
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
In Singapore, you can be sentenced to jail for selling chewing gum… imagine what they do to people whose exhaust...
Thankfully the F2’s engine was its saving grace. Even though the bike used a detuned version of Honda’s air-cooled inline...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
The act of swinging a leg over a mates bike and actually riding it are two completely different experiences. This...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
Custom motorcycles straight out of the seventies by Bodyline Customs. Long, Low and full of style. ...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
Our first build was Zeke’s “Lucky” Honda CB200 cafe racer. He tells me he’s done the ton on it, but...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
Siberia. 13 million square kilometres of the most sparsely populated land on Earth and as it turns out, home to one of...
“I’m Jim Alonze from Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve been into bikes my whole life, from off...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
If Sir Mixalot was here right now his Anaconda would be bitterly disappointed. This is Rewheeled #1, a Honda CB750...
I never get tired of seeing Honda CB750‘s converted into Cafe Racers. Not only is the CB750 a magnificent base...
Let’s face it. We don’t all possess the ability to rebuild an engine, to hand form steel or to even...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at...
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
The decision whether to customize a pre-eighties Honda CB750 or not is becoming a tough one to make. There was...
The results are out and the winners have been announced but what bikes were our favourite custom motorcycles from the...
I’ve had a rather unhealthy obsession with Honda’s CR750 for as long as I can recall. I think it stems...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Located in Graz, Austria ‘Vagabund Moto’ is the brainchild of designer Paul Brauchart and mechanical engineer Philipp Rabl. “Both of...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
Found this 1974 Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer on eBay. I’m not completely sold on the look (mainly the headlight...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
The Honda CB750 was for many years the poster child of the “new wave” cafe racer scene. These days however...
We just received this great set of photos from Chin on the Tank. They feature Nina keeping it real on...
Remember the first time you swung a leg over a bike? Mathias Wiese does. At the tender age of eight,...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
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...
As far as timeframes go David says the Ad Hoc CB750 has been a hard one to wrap up. “Due...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
Yet another beautiful bike from the incredibly talented Danish Wrenchmonkees. This time is a Honda CB750 Cafe Racer they’ve named...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
In the world of modern-retro motorcycles, there’s a new player who is somewhat of a black sheep. That’s mainly due...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
As you can imagine I spend a lot of time staring at photos of custom motorcycles. I don’t know if...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
The day started with a few small setbacks, but the focus quickly shifted to projects in the garage. The cars...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
Good mates building bikes together. That’s essentially what you’ll find at Bold Motorcycles HQ, which happens to be a home...
Earlier this month I ventured to Indonesia with Luke from Fuel Tank. This was our 5th year attending the Kustomfest...
Vic World of World Motorcycles is one of the planet’s best Honda CB750 restorers. Based in San Fran, Vic has...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
Some of the best stories have the most humble and unexpected beginnings. Little did Zane, Adam and Jake English of...
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
“My name is Nils J. Ksienzyk and I’m a 28 year old bike builder from Germany. From the age of...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
Thanks to a huge increase in the popularity of the custom motorcycle scene many hobby builders have turned a passion...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
