Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
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.
Anyone that’s had a go at building a Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle knows how addictive it can become. I’m...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
Lossa 1976 Honda CB 550 Cafe Racer “Mosca” 1965 Honda CB 160 Cafe Racer/Scrambler “Rasputan” 1978 Honda CB...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Fred Krugger (not to be mistaken with the wrinkly chapfrom the Nightmare on Elm Street movies) builds some fairly “out...
Craig Rodsmith’s ’84 Interceptor project began when a fellow builder offloaded it to him. As Craig put it “He gave...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
“The ’73 CB350F came to the workshop as a reasonably well-done cafe racer with a quite tidy tail section and...
Just when I thought I’d see as many custom Honda CX500’s as I could stomach, along comes a build so...
Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen quite a few builds fast-tracked. While the general population was bingeing on...
Shortly after moving to New Braunfels, Texas we became friends with Karly Kothmann and her husband Tanner. Blake and I...
I’ve been following the Stories of Bike video series since it began and had the pleasure of meeting its creator Cam Elkins...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
“It all started with my toy bikes as a child. I would cut off parts with my scissors and colour...
Honda’s evergreen Hornet has been sold in the tens of thousands since its release in ’98. As a result, there...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
The DCC crew have added some more amazing shots of the Four Hundred that I had to share with those...
It’s been almost a year since I featured Andy Mergerle’s Honda CB750 cafe racer project. It’s not often I publish...
Everyone knows by now that fossil-fueled transportation is inherently bad for the environment. This, of course, includes our beloved motorcycles....
One of the biggest highlights for me when we were pulling together issue 6 of Tank Moto Magazine also happened...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
Starting life as a 1989 Honda CG125, the “De Palma 05” is the latest machine to roll out of their...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
Turning an old 1984 Honda Goldwing 1200 into something new takes a lot of time, planning, and hands-on work. They...
Close the blast doors!… Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors! – Despite the fact that they were rooting for...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
These Honda CB 750 Cafe Racers were built by Garage Company. I’m not sold on the rainbow paint on the...
Thankfully, 3 years ago, Ivor spotted something that motivated him to revisit his forgotten project. “I came across an old...
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
Custom motorcycle builds usually start out as an idea, but more often than not ideas change. While these changes usually...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
Cream Motorcycles have released their ninth build, a 1980 Honda CB 750 named “Brownie” and it’s sweeeeet. The build took...
While we all dream of owning the next Falcon motorcycle to roll out of their workshop the sad reality is that...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
Check out this 1973 Honda CB500 Cafe Racer up for grabs now oneBay. The bike have a list of...
At first glance you may not think that the Wabi Sabi philosophy has been applied to this slick Honda CB750...
After recently featuring AdHoc’s 3rd Cafe Racer build it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t take a quick look back...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Fifteen hundred bucks ain’t much of a budget when you’re setting out to build a custom motorcycle but it seems...
The motorcycle featured here began life as a standard 1984 Honda Gold Wing, but it no longer resembles the factory...
The team at Honda Indonesia have been watching the scene closely and for 2017 have launched a new initiative to...
The Honda CB750 is often referred to as the original Universal Japanese Motorcycle. This is shortened to UJM, as most...
Unikat, which translates to ‘Unique Piece’, opened its doors a mere 18 months ago. It all began when Grzegorz completed...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
Three years ago I featured a very special build built by Steven Wilson of BC, Canada. The bike, a CB750...
“We wanted a fully customized bike with modern cafe racer styling and bulletproof reliability,” says Iñaki. “Because of that, we...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
I’ve always been a naked guy. Not like the ones that run across the field during the Ashes or walk...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
We’ve all experienced a time when our best-laid plans fell in a heap. But if that plan was to fail...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
Sourced from Just Bikes. Sammy the CB100 is the creation of Ace builder Darren Brown. Sammy is described by Darren as “more of...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
“My first encounter with motorcycles goes back to when I was a child, maybe 8 or 9 years old. My...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
Our first build was Zeke’s “Lucky” Honda CB200 cafe racer. He tells me he’s done the ton on it, but...
This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
These days the chance of anyone having the privilege of owning or riding an RC166 are slim to none, but...
Back in 2012 Raider custom built the GB and labelled it their SLS (Salt Lake Sickle). It was created as...
The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
It’s been some time since we featured a custom Honda CX500 here on the site and what better way to...
Marco, a tattooist from Toulouse France well aware of the risks when buying a secondhand motorcycle. Since his teenage years...
After receiving a tip off from a friend the boys got their hands on a well priced, running 1975...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
,Building a custom motorcycle is a hands-on journey that takes patience and creativity. In this project, Dan works with Crystal...
You ride a bike that proves simple can still feel right. You value ease, clean design, and a calm ride over big...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...