Detlev Louis is a German motorcycle riding gear manufacturer with more than 8 decades of experience under its belt. Unsurprisingly...
Kawasaki Cafe Racer
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.
Deus Ex Machina are continuing to expand their footprint by opening flagship stores around the globe. Since their first store...
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Here are a couple of shots of the W650 Cafe Racer. At 90% complete I’m really happy with how the...
I’m an advocate of recycling. I separate my paper and plastic rubbish and I buy recycled products, so when I...
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Today’s quick update has been a long time in the making. As we’ve seen here before the Kawasaki KZ650 has...
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I have to confess I tend to get a bit excited when a motorcycle manufacturer announces they are releasing a...
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My parents once gifted me an old Toyota. Mum was worried about me riding and thought that giving me a...
Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse one of our favourite motorcycle events on the planet got cancelled....
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
Rat Bikes like their 4 wheeled cousins, Rat Rods are what some people would consider to be a “piece of...
There’s something strangely compelling about raw, handmade bodywork. To me it’s one of the finest demonstrations of skill and creativity....
Winter has not been kind to my bike. I made the move to Melbourne in Jan and moved in to...
There are several amazing custom motorcycle shows happening in the United States right now that have made it onto my...
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The success of the Studio Motor workshop has made Donny somewhat of a celebrity in the Indonesian custom scene. He’s...
Well it’s been 7 months since I purchased my W650 and started the Cafe Racer conversion. It’s been a great...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is now available! Just...
I don’t know know why green is a popular colour for these little Cafe Racers but I have to say...
By definition, the Kawasaki ZRX1100 is a Universal Japanese Motorcycle, otherwise referred to as standard. But in our opinion, there...
Throttle open, chin on the tank and your parallel twin rocketing you from point a to point z....
A modern day Road Warrior In typical Deus style, their custom Kawasaki Z900RS is as outlandish and it is unique....
After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
Bali’s AMS Garage is back with yet another incredible example of their metal shaping skills. In our last AMS feature,...
In 2021 Markus Pintzinger celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his Thailand-based aftermarket parts store, Omega Racer. To commemorate the milestone anniversary...
The “MK46” is the work of Samik Chatterjee, owner operator of MotoKraft Customs in New Delhi. After graduating from Art...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
I came across this eBay auction the other day and was amazed by how similar the T120R Bonneville looks to...
It’s been 4 years since the Kawasaki Z900RS went on sale. In the lead-up to its release, Kawasaki adopted a...
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2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
The 1974 Kawasaki KZ400 Cafe Racer underwent an extensive 500-hour build, featuring a powerful 400cc parallel twin engine with a...
I could now list off the modifications and parts used in the construction of the Fiddler but seeing as Deus...
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Through a special collaboration with custom builder, ‘Mr Martini’ Kawasaki motorcycles Italy have released a limited edition Vulcan S. Only...
All you need to do is remove the right side cover by unscrewing the 2 screws on the side and...
Flexible back and knees are essential for successful Cafe Racer cornering techniques....
The last time we spoke to Derek and Sven from Belgium’s Barn Built Bikes they’d just finished building their stunning...
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When the hype of the Lotus C0-1 concept reached its climax everyone was talking about it. Every motorcycle blog and...
Valtoron in Valdetorres de Jarama, Spain, is the workshop of two brothers, Pablo and Carlos Delgado. Since 1995 the brothers...
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