This article explores the story of a 1984 Honda Gold Wing that was transformed through extensive custom work. The owner...
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 following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve seen quite a few builds fast-tracked. While the general population was bingeing on...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
Big thanks to Collin Christenbury for sending in these shots he took at the Vintage Motorcycle Races & Show in Elkhart Lake...
Fancy owning a Wrenchmonkee motorcycle? The Gorilla Punch is going under the hammer along with Monkee #7. You can place...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
Flat Track racing is nothing new. In fact, variations of the sport have been around since the 1920s. Typically a...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
Daryl Villanueva, the main man behind Bandit9 got in touch to tell us about this exclusive limited edition machine. “It’s...
“In the fall of 2012 my good friend Brandon built a CB360. I saw the bike come together and I...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
This popped up on the Biltwell facebook page and I felt compelled to share. It’s a heavily customised ’84 Harley Davison...
Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
Neall Dollhopf, co-owner of Heartbreak Cycleworks in Ypsi, Michigan, is a sentimental kind of guy. His custom Honda CB550 holds...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
The decision whether to customize a pre-eighties Honda CB750 or not is becoming a tough one to make. There was...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is a run of the mill naked UJM which first hit the streets back in...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
Last year the Cafe Racer scene was buzzing with the news that Dime City Cycles were building a custom motorcycle...
This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
Dual Sport motorcycles have very different proportions to your average cafe racer, so Isidore set about salvaging and retro-fitting the...
While we all dream of owning the next Falcon motorcycle to roll out of their workshop the sad reality is that...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
Turning an old 1984 Honda Goldwing 1200 into something new takes a lot of time, planning, and hands-on work. They...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Living with a classic bike is like being in a relationship. If you’re not prepared to make compromises it’ll never...
A while ago I posted this photo and a few people requested more so here’s what I found. ...
Sean of Roc City Cafe Racers in Rochester, NY has just finishing putting together this very tidy Honda CB350 coined...
In 2015 Italian restauranteur Alessandro Dell’unto rented a small workshop space 500m from his restaurant. Why? Because when he’s not...
“My bike, Paula Dean, was based on a ’76 Honda CB550k that cost us $500 in May of 2015. Work...
Choosing the right motorcycle can be challenging with so many options to consider. The Honda GB350S stands out for riders...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
Remember that time you went to see your friend perform in ‘that show’. You went along willingly but their performance...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
Honda’s CX500. The Japanese manufacturers only venture into the world of horizontally opposed twins. In many ways, the CX was...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
The 2018 Bike Shed show has been and gone. For those who were lucky enough to attend the London based...
If there was one thing I learnt at art school that has always stood true it’s that colour is king....
Our first build was Zeke’s “Lucky” Honda CB200 cafe racer. He tells me he’s done the ton on it, but...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle,...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
When I was a kid I thought being a game designer would be just as cool, and perhaps even cooler,...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
Siberia. 13 million square kilometres of the most sparsely populated land on Earth and as it turns out, home to one of...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
“The Natural” built by Portland based workshop The Tarantulas. It’s a bike that’s had plenty of mentions around here but...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
This little beauty of a bike from Simon and Singapore. He built the bike in the car park outside his...
Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
“For years, I had watched all the motorcycle builder shows on TV and had always wanted to build my own...
,Building a custom motorcycle is a hands-on journey that takes patience and creativity. In this project, Dan works with Crystal...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
Andy Megerle’s CB750 cafe racer project was a rollercoaster ride of challenges and setbacks. In the end, he managed to...
It’s clear looking at his work that Rad prefers a sportier aesthetic. He applies a healthy dose of café racer...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
Obviously Honda’s little 400 four isn’t the biggest bike around. So the plan was to make it larger while retaining...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
Close the blast doors!… Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors! – Despite the fact that they were rooting for...
What is it about small motorcycles that makes me smile so much? This awesome little AHRMA GP200 road racer is the Twin Cylinder...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
We just received this great set of photos from Chin on the Tank. They feature Nina keeping it real on...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
“We find insurmountable joy in taking a bike that has long since past its last mile and reviving it to...
We knew that this Honda project would be a challenge for us. When we received the motorcycle it was almost completely disassembled....
I’ve seen plenty of personal builds that have been inspired by professional ones. It’s not often they stack up to...
In Singapore, you can be sentenced to jail for selling chewing gum… imagine what they do to people whose exhaust...
What once was old is new again. Rather than looking for new materials to shape the bodywork of...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
