The DCC Four Hundred is based on a 1975 Honda CB400F and has been featured in season 2 of Cafe...
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.
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
Jas Babalija is a mechanical engineer and Automotive Vehicle Examiner in Melbourne, Australia. For years his work focused on the...
Inspired by the Honda Jet, “the world’s most advanced light jet”, this CB750K may not be quite so advanced but...
“I’ve been working on cars since I was 16, however I’ve only been into bikes for the last 18 months....
Eak Tanadit, the owner and lead designer at Bangkok’s K-Speed workshop, is arguably one of the best modifiers of small-capacity...
During the sports bike boom of the 1980s Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were in their prime. In 1982 Honda released a...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
While ground up builds that push the boundaries of design and engineering are great, its the less ostentatious projects that...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
Back in April when I featured E3 motorcycles Honda CB550 Cafe Racer it created a clear divide of lovers and...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
Up until he was 24 Pierluigi Intini’s experience on two wheels was limited to 50cc scooters. In 2007 he began...
Sean of Roc City Cafe Racers in Rochester, NY has just finishing putting together this very tidy Honda CB350 coined...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
“In the fall of 2012 my good friend Brandon built a CB360. I saw the bike come together and I...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
Daryl Villanueva, the main man behind Bandit9 got in touch to tell us about this exclusive limited edition machine. “It’s...
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
Starting life as a 1989 Honda CG125, the “De Palma 05” is the latest machine to roll out of their...
When he’s not designing race-winning catamarans, French-Canadian professor in electronics, Sylvain Carignan likes to turn his hand to custom motorcycle...
My hometown of Perth, Western Australia offers some of the best year-round riding weather on the planet. Unsurprisingly motorcycles are...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
It’s been some time since we featured a custom Honda CX500 here on the site and what better way to...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
“As a child my father used to race enduro and motocross professionally but had to retire early because he had...
“The ’73 CB350F came to the workshop as a reasonably well-done cafe racer with a quite tidy tail section and...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
What’s the difference between a Street Fighter and a Cafe Racer? Well you wouldn’t be wrong if you were to...
It’s not often I hear of custom workshops offering 3-year warranties. However, new Bulgarian workshop Thracian bikes are doing just...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
This popped up on the Biltwell facebook page and I felt compelled to share. It’s a heavily customised ’84 Harley Davison...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
“My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub. It was more of a scooter but it didn’t matter. My...
This amazing piece of seventies motorcycle history has just popped up on eBay with a starting bid of $16,000AUD. It’s...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
The Honda CB750 first came into production in 1969 and made a major impact on the motorcycle industry by being...
Someone wittier than me once said “It’s more fun to ride a slow motorcycle fast than to ride a fast...
Check out this 1973 Honda CB500 Cafe Racer up for grabs now oneBay. The bike have a list of...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
Marco, a tattooist from Toulouse France well aware of the risks when buying a secondhand motorcycle. Since his teenage years...
For anyone who enjoys tinkering with motorcycles, there will come a day when you’ll need to invest in some real...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
Established in 2006 the 7Seven Custom workshop in Slovenia is all too familiar with the late model CB750’s. Back...
A surefire way to look really goddamn cool is to be seen stretched out over a long, low fuel tank,...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
Like most Swedes Oscar started his 2 wheeled life on a moped at age 15. After spending a few years...
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...
This project began last September. I had just sold my ‘79 Honda CB750 named ‘smooth sailing’ to a famous NFL...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
Your first ride on a motorcycle is probably as memorable as your first kiss. Full of excitement and fear as...
Back in 2012, I was contacted by Vaughan in Sydney who had just finished hammering out the bodywork on his...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
Antonio Lupiañez and Salvador Alasino of Vida Bandida motorcycles are two Argentinian Industrial Designers who devote their spare time to...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
For us, it’s often the small details that make a custom motorcycle special. Intricate details demonstrate a workshops commitment to...
Since I recently paid a visit to Deus Ex Machina in Sydney I thought it pertinent to feature one of...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
In 2012 Scott Halbleid left his career as a graphic designer to focus his efforts on building custom motorcycles. As...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
When an expert in form works with a master of function the results can be breathtaking. After being blown away...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
Lossa 1976 Honda CB 550 Cafe Racer “Mosca” 1965 Honda CB 160 Cafe Racer/Scrambler “Rasputan” 1978 Honda CB...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
“The idea we discussed was to make a simple, beastly motorcycle,” Fre recalls. “A clean and pure machine that was all...
“The Natural” built by Portland based workshop The Tarantulas. It’s a bike that’s had plenty of mentions around here but...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
Andy who is an Architectural Draftsperson by trade, built Express Post to compete in an annual event organised by a group of...
The team at Honda Indonesia have been watching the scene closely and for 2017 have launched a new initiative to...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
Darrell Schneider of DS Restorations isn’t the kind of guy to shy away from a challenge. With 30+ years of...
With no prior knowledge of custom motorcycle building or even motorcycle riding Marco turned to a cousin for advice who...
I was really surprised to see that Icon chose the Honda VRF1000R as the base for the Magnificent Bastard. In...
Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
Their name may conjure up images of a suspect automotive salesman, but rest assured Crooked Motorcycles is anything but dodgy....
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
Chris, the owner of this Honda CX500 Cafe Racer built the bike after deciding it was time to have...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
