Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
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.
The 2025 Kawasaki ZX6R brings several new features and updates that set it apart in the sport bike market. With...
Back in March I was lucky enough to pay a visit to the workshop of Studio Motor in Jakarta, Indonesia....
When I first met Ram Ram Januar at his home in Bandung, Indonesia he told me that he started his...
In 1986 girls swooned and guys headed to the nearest motorcycle dealership at the sight of Tom Cruise astride his Top...
Bali’s AMS Garage is back with yet another incredible example of their metal shaping skills. In our last AMS feature,...
2012 marked the 40th anniversary of Kawasaki’s legendary Z series of motorcycles. To celebrate the Zeds 4 decades of manufacture...
The Vulcan S ABS Café is Kawasaki’s “learner approved” cruiser. Its styling is typical of all cruisers that follow in...
36-year-old Stefan Lantschner grew up on a farm in Italy where he developed an incurable fixation with motorcycles. His father...
According to Sven Decoux of Barn Built Motorcycles, the decision to customise a Kawasaki ZR7 was more ‘right place, right...
I’m an advocate of recycling. I separate my paper and plastic rubbish and I buy recycled products, so when I...
Some will call it sacrilege but I have a soft spot for resto-mods. The thinking behind a resto-mod is simple....
Cafe Racer TV and Santiago Chopper’s will be auctioning off the KZ1000 Cafe Racer seen built during the TV series...
The Japanese custom motorcycle scene is overflowing with all manner of unexpected and tantalizing two-wheeled wonders. Located in Ibaraki Prefecture,...
Ever since seeing the “We R Winning” short documentary about Twinline Motorcycles I’ve been a huge fan of the Seattle...
Named ‘Gunpowder’ the 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 is the work of Benny Lombardo and Antonello Zonna of Seven Motors. After the owner explained...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
There are several reasons why you might want to install an aftermarket exhaust on your motorcycle. It could be that...
All you need to do is remove the right side cover by unscrewing the 2 screws on the side and...
Motorcyclists like to moan about everything.
And the quickest way to start some premium groaning is to sell us a naked...
Towards the end of 2017 when the Tokyo Motor and EICMA shows took place I got more than a little...
While most aspects of motorcycle design have come a long way since the 70s, there and several that haven’t. Take...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
The success of the Studio Motor workshop has made Donny somewhat of a celebrity in the Indonesian custom scene. He’s...
Throttle open, chin on the tank and your parallel twin rocketing you from point a to point z....
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
Just like the Boom Town Rats “I don’t like Mondays”. I do however like motorcycles…a lot! Here’s this weeks Monday...
I have to confess I tend to get a bit excited when a motorcycle manufacturer announces they are releasing a...
This post apocalyptic road warrior is Icon’s Kawasaki ZX-7 ‘Thunder Chunky’. It’s the latest addition to Icon’s series of custom...
This exquisite custom bike, crafted by Deus Customs, is a unique creation based on a 2004 Kawasaki W650 (EJ650). With...
Through a special collaboration with custom builder, ‘Mr Martini’ Kawasaki motorcycles Italy have released a limited edition Vulcan S. Only...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
Someone had sacrilegiously painted the bike’s frame in a past life, hiding the trademark Rickman nickel plating, so it had...
“I acquired this 1980 KZ440 in bits from a friend who had lost interest in the project.” recalls 26 year...
There are several amazing custom motorcycle shows happening in the United States right now that have made it onto my...
Today we have added a new feature to the site allowing you to submit your own Cafe Racer project. Return...
Earlier this month the first series of the Essenza 1/8th mile sprint challenge was completed at the Glemseck festival in Leonberg,...
They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. By now, with all the copycat builds it has inspired,...
In the scheme of things, 10 years isn’t all that long. But for a small business launched by a pair...
If Benelli’s TNT 1130 and Kawasaki’s 650 Ninja had a romantic interlude this could well be the result. Based on...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
Le Gicleur Noire Black, black and more black. The Le Gicleur Noire which translates to “Always bet on black” is...
In 2021 Markus Pintzinger celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his Thailand-based aftermarket parts store, Omega Racer. To commemorate the milestone anniversary...
After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
The boys in Denmark have been very busy since they last graced the pages of this site. Their new workshop...
The 1974 Kawasaki KZ400 Cafe Racer underwent an extensive 500-hour build, featuring a powerful 400cc parallel twin engine with a...
Although the Kawasaki Z650 might be considered by many to be the low powered cousin of the Z1, it actually...
There’s nothing like a bit of competitive spirit to egg a build on and when it’s between 2 brothers you...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
To remove the covers you can do 1 of 2 things, either remove the forks from the triple clamps slide...
I could now list off the modifications and parts used in the construction of the Fiddler but seeing as Deus...
Although Nazar (aka Gazzz) has been repairing, riding and restoring motorcycles for 15 years he’s fairly new to the custom...
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