Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to test ride almost every new modern classic, retro sports and...
Kawasaki
Kawasaki motorcycles have been in production since 1962. During the late sixties, the Japanese manufacturer established a foothold in the US market with their legendary H1 Mach III, a motorcycle that was both revered and feared for its straight-line speed and unpredictable handling. Today Kawasaki is one of the world’s most recognized motorcycle brands. From the iconic Z1000 of the seventies through to today’s supercharged, 330kmh+ H2 they continue to produce motorcycles that push the boundaries of performance. In recent years Kawasaki themselves have adopted the cafe racer style with their Z900RS series of motorcycles.
My first visit to Jakarta in 2014 was arranged for the sole purpose of visiting custom motorcycle workshops. We’d been...
36-year-old Stefan Lantschner grew up on a farm in Italy where he developed an incurable fixation with motorcycles. His father...
The Japanese custom motorcycle scene is overflowing with all manner of unexpected and tantalizing two-wheeled wonders. Located in Ibaraki Prefecture,...
When we reviewed the Kawasaki Z900RS cafe back in 2018 we noticed something familiar about its styling. Kawasaki stated the...
Based on a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 this bike is a rolling eulogy to 1970s composite creativity. During the ’60s and...
Bali’s AMS Garage is back with yet another incredible example of their metal shaping skills. In our last AMS feature,...
It’s hard to imagine that any good could come from breaking your neck. Things could have gone very differently when...
All hail the late 70’s; when men were men and motorcycles were deadly – really deadly. During the ’70s engine...
After literally killing his Kawasaki KLR650 Fort Nine’s “tell it like it is” vlogger Ryan Kluftinger has resurrected the bike in...
In 1986 girls swooned and guys headed to the nearest motorcycle dealership at the sight of Tom Cruise astride his Top...
While most aspects of motorcycle design have come a long way since the 70s, there and several that haven’t. Take...
It may come as a surprise, but cafe racers aren’t the only style of custom motorcycle I admire. Back when...
If you’ve read my ride review of the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS or its cafe racer counterpart, you’d know I‘m rather...
I’ve been an invited guest at Kustomfest Indonesia for 5 years now. Thanks to the show I’ve made some great...
My parents once gifted me an old Toyota. Mum was worried about me riding and thought that giving me a...
I have to confess I tend to get a bit excited when a motorcycle manufacturer announces they are releasing a...
“My background has nothing to do with either mechanics nor handcrafting vehicles,” confesses Jordi. “When I decided to make my...
Named ‘Gunpowder’ the 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 is the work of Benny Lombardo and Antonello Zonna of Seven Motors. After the owner explained...
A modern day Road Warrior In typical Deus style, their custom Kawasaki Z900RS is as outlandish and it is unique....
Being in Australia we tend to receive new things a little late. Like movies, fashion, high-speed internet, legalized medicinal cannabis...
This Kawasaki KZ550 is the work of Jaka Martinuč who works in the financial sector, about as far removed from...
In 1980 Vetter designed and built a very limited run of 10 Mystery Ship motorcycles based on Kawasaki’s KZ1000 MKII....
“The Kwaka had stood still for at least 5 years and was running on only 3 cylinders. It puked fuel...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show last weekend the Japanese manufacturer wowed the motorcycling world once again with the all-new, retro-styled...
Shortly after the release of the Kawasaki W650 in America Triumph launched their retro classic line. Sales gravitated to the...
According to Sven Decoux of Barn Built Motorcycles, the decision to customise a Kawasaki ZR7 was more ‘right place, right...
The “MK46” is the work of Samik Chatterjee, owner operator of MotoKraft Customs in New Delhi. After graduating from Art...
The Z2 was an almost identical motorcycle to the Z1 aside from its engine. A modified bore and stroke, smaller carburettors...
The 1970’s played an integral role in Kawasaki’s history. Motorcycle technology was advancing dramatically and owners were demanding higher speeds....
After being gifted a GPZ750 by his cousin, Paul Hutchinson decided rather than completely transforming this metaphor of 80s motorcycling,...
“I have been into cars and motorcycles for as long as I can remember,” says Dexter. “I originally got...
Sergio and his father began customising motorcycles back in 2008, and since then this enterprising pair have turned their skills...
Someone had sacrilegiously painted the bike’s frame in a past life, hiding the trademark Rickman nickel plating, so it had...
To Maurizio Carrero, founder of Imbarcadero 14 Venice in Italy, the Z1000 was more than an icon of motorcycle manufacturing.As...
“I acquired this 1980 KZ440 in bits from a friend who had lost interest in the project.” recalls 26 year...
“Pure bikes. No dragsters. Two wheels. Two cylinders. Maximum 1200 cc. These are the key facts of the most exciting...
The success of the Studio Motor workshop has made Donny somewhat of a celebrity in the Indonesian custom scene. He’s...
The last time we spoke to Derek and Sven from Belgium’s Barn Built Bikes they’d just finished building their stunning...
Taro Korogi the owner of this remarkable motorcycle was very proud to share his striking custom W650 with us. He...
“I have loved motorcycles since childhood.” says Spartak. “I once saw a picture of a custom bike on the internet which...
The project began when Mário was approached by Kawasaki France to undertake a commissioned project in 2015. They had recently...
Today the idea of building such a bike for the street sounds rather ridiculous, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t...
Rev and his brother Seth had a long running history of riding dirt bikes, but in 2009 and they made...
“I first met this bike and its owner at one of our cancer fundraisers in Dallas. The bike sounded like...
“I was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia.” Craig explained “I spent a lot of time amongst the Elizabeth...
Although Nazar (aka Gazzz) has been repairing, riding and restoring motorcycles for 15 years he’s fairly new to the custom...
Headed up by workshop founders Mathieu and Sebastien the 6 man strong FCR crew customise modern and classic motorcycles. You’ll...
There’s nothing like a bit of competitive spirit to egg a build on and when it’s between 2 brothers you...
Deus Ex Machina are continuing to expand their footprint by opening flagship stores around the globe. Since their first store...
Back in March I was lucky enough to pay a visit to the workshop of Studio Motor in Jakarta, Indonesia....
When the hype of the Lotus C0-1 concept reached its climax everyone was talking about it. Every motorcycle blog and...
New Jack ’82 Suzuki Katana When the Katana was first released its radical design had motorcycle magazines tipping bad sales...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
Suzuki Katana. Honda Dominator. Kawasaki Ninja. These are all bike names that inspire visions of power and awesomeness. In some...
When opportunity beckons what do you do? … let it pass you by or seize it? Whilst the decision for...
Although the Kawasaki Z650 might be considered by many to be the low powered cousin of the Z1, it actually...
“We have been passionate about motorcycles since we were children, practising almost every discipline (motocross, TT, racing, street, etc). We...
While Rickman Motorcycles started out producing frames and body kits for British made motorcycles in the seventies they turned their...
I was left disappointed after Kawasaki released the W800 back in 2011. The switch to EFI (damn emission laws!) and...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is now available! Just...
There’s something strangely compelling about raw, handmade bodywork. To me it’s one of the finest demonstrations of skill and creativity....
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
Before I get into this feature let me first say hello to my Indonesian readers. I know you guys make...
Green is most certainly the colour of envy. Gia Mi Racing are back again with another modern take on Cafe...
“No Time. No Territory. Just an atitude inspired in the past and dressed to impress.” – Maria Motorcycles ...
In 1979 the first Mad Max film was released in Australian cinemas. It depicted director George Miller’s vision of a...
“Simple but sweet” is one way to sum up La Corona’s portfolio of custom motorcycles. To think that recreating this...
Le Gicleur Noire Black, black and more black. The Le Gicleur Noire which translates to “Always bet on black” is...
If Benelli’s TNT 1130 and Kawasaki’s 650 Ninja had a romantic interlude this could well be the result. Based on...
2012 marked the 40th anniversary of Kawasaki’s legendary Z series of motorcycles. To celebrate the Zeds 4 decades of manufacture...
After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
I’m a sucker for a W, so when the boys from Ton Up Garage in Portugal sent through their latest...
By my definition an ‘attempt’ is usually when you try to do something and it doesn’t quite work out. I...
I’m an advocate of recycling. I separate my paper and plastic rubbish and I buy recycled products, so when I...
This post apocalyptic road warrior is Icon’s Kawasaki ZX-7 ‘Thunder Chunky’. It’s the latest addition to Icon’s series of custom...
I could now list off the modifications and parts used in the construction of the Fiddler but seeing as Deus...
I finally had a chance to shoot some photos of my bike today, it’s a 2000 Kawasaki W650 Cafe Racer...
Rat Bikes like their 4 wheeled cousins, Rat Rods are what some people would consider to be a “piece of...
I’ve been toying with the idea of posting this custom ’76 Kawasaki KH100 for some time and decided today to...
The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
Motohangaris a custom motorcycle workshop based out of Vienna, Virginia. With services ranging from general maintenance through to specialised custom...
The Mistress was commissioned by Mistress Gentlemens Motorcycle Club a motorcycle club based in Lisbon. The club allows members to...
What better inspiration could a man need when building his first custom bike than to be building it for his...
Just like the Boom Town Rats “I don’t like Mondays”. I do however like motorcycles…a lot! Here’s this weeks Monday...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
Any guess at how much one of the beauties would set you back these days? “In 1978 S&S Performance bought...
Today we have added a new feature to the site allowing you to submit your own Cafe Racer project. Return...
Throttle open, chin on the tank and your parallel twin rocketing you from point a to point z....
I don’t know know why green is a popular colour for these little Cafe Racers but I have to say...
After being less than impressed by the official promotional video for the 2011 Kawasaki W800 I took it upon myself to...
Cafe Racer TV and Santiago Chopper’s will be auctioning off the KZ1000 Cafe Racer seen built during the TV series...
The boys in Denmark have been very busy since they last graced the pages of this site. Their new workshop...
Winter has not been kind to my bike. I made the move to Melbourne in Jan and moved in to...