Much like their Honda CB550 “SL” cafe racer the CB350 has undergone a comprehensive rebuild. “Marek rebuilt the engine completely”...
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.
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
The motorcycle featured here began life as a standard 1984 Honda Gold Wing, but it no longer resembles the factory...
Back in 2012, I was contacted by Vaughan in Sydney who had just finished hammering out the bodywork on his...
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
In the world of modern-retro motorcycles, there’s a new player who is somewhat of a black sheep. That’s mainly due...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
The ‘Roadrunner’ concept motorcycle was developed as a final project out of university. Suhann’s passion for motorcycles meant it was...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
As far as weird-looking motorcycles go, this one is pretty wild. It’s a unique four-cylinder hot rod-inspired café racer with an impressive...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
One of Edi’s latest achievements is this 1981 Honda CB900 cafe racer. It’s one of two new builds to roll...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
The Honda CB750 first came into production in 1969 and made a major impact on the motorcycle industry by being...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
At only 7 months old Cafe Racer SSpirit is one of the new kids on the block in Spain’s custom...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle to roll out of Moto Hangar’s workshop, a tidy ’76 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer. While...
After acquiring the poor condition Bol D’Or in January of 2015 the brothers spent 2 months planning the build of...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
In this video, the speaker presents a detailed look at a custom-built Honda TMX 150 Supremo. The project started when a client...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
Since I recently paid a visit to Deus Ex Machina in Sydney I thought it pertinent to feature one of...
Huge events like Verona’s Motobike Expo offer custom builders the opportunity to try something different. After all, how else are...
This project centers on a 1980 Honda CX-500 that has been fully rebuilt into a cafe racer. The builder focused on...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
“I live in the small but beautiful island of Cyprus (population 700,000) in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. I’ve always been...
“We wanted a fully customized bike with modern cafe racer styling and bulletproof reliability,” says Iñaki. “Because of that, we...
Building a bike that matches both the look and the performance a rider wants can be a big challenge. The...
Eak Tanadit, the owner and lead designer at Bangkok’s K-Speed workshop, is arguably one of the best modifiers of small-capacity...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
While ground up builds that push the boundaries of design and engineering are great, its the less ostentatious projects that...
As far as timeframes go David says the Ad Hoc CB750 has been a hard one to wrap up. “Due...
The weekend following the rider class, I bought my first bike. I was hooked. I picked up a 2009 Vulcan...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
“It is a Honda XLR250R that has been in the works for about 3 years now,” says Rad. “I have...
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...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
I was really surprised to see that Icon chose the Honda VRF1000R as the base for the Magnificent Bastard. In...
The project and the donor bike arrived at the Kerkus workshop via Singapore. After an artist from the Lion City...
2020 has been a tough year in many ways. On top of all the terrible things attributed to the outbreak...
Found this 1974 Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer on eBay. I’m not completely sold on the look (mainly the headlight...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
Swedish builder Fredrik Persson of Paal Motorcycles has been a busy man. The last time we spoke he’d just wrapped...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
We have been receiving some stunning Cafe Racers from our readers. If you have a Cafe Racer you’ve built in...
There are only a handful of automotive films that I regard as truly great. Sitting at the top of the...
The decision whether to customize a pre-eighties Honda CB750 or not is becoming a tough one to make. There was...
Andy Megerle’s CB750 cafe racer project was a rollercoaster ride of challenges and setbacks. In the end, he managed to...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
I love a good backstory. For many builders, it was the influence of a family member or friend that got...
“The One-Up Moto Garage name is relatively new to the game” says workshop founder Taylor Henschell. “I’ve been working under...
Last year the Cafe Racer scene was buzzing with the news that Dime City Cycles were building a custom motorcycle...
“I’m Jim Alonze from Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve been into bikes my whole life, from off...
Alchemy Motorcycles is a tidy little shop that makes tidy little bikes. Based out of downtown San Diego, Michael Valle...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
Building a custom Honda CX-500 on a budget takes careful planning and hands-on creativity. The process so far has included...
Pour yourself a stiff drink and sit down. I’ve got news for you. This neo cafe racer by Turin’s Officine...
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Another great bike built by De Luxe in Sydney. This time it’s a Honda CB 400 Cafe Racer built on...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
Can you imagine the horror at Moto Guzzi’s HQ when Honda unveiled their first CX500 in 1978? A Japanese manufacturer...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
It’s not often I hear of custom workshops offering 3-year warranties. However, new Bulgarian workshop Thracian bikes are doing just...
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. I have no doubt Mr. Da Vinci would be repeating those words if he was...
I will be the first to say that this isn’t going to be a top performing vehicle. This 1986 Honda CG125...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
The Honda Cafe Racer which started out as a rather sad looking scrapyard find, underwent a ground up custom rebuild...
Right now Australia’s most prolific custom builder would have to be Tom John of the Gold Coast based workshop, Purpose...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
It’s true. Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best. Take for example this super clean CB750 build...
For us, it’s often the small details that make a custom motorcycle special. Intricate details demonstrate a workshops commitment to...
Close the blast doors!… Open the blast doors! Open the blast doors! – Despite the fact that they were rooting for...
Three years ago I featured a very special build built by Steven Wilson of BC, Canada. The bike, a CB750...
With a life long passion for bikes and an endless desire to create custom motorcycles using “hand made” techniques, Oficina...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
“It all started with my toy bikes as a child. I would cut off parts with my scissors and colour...