Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
Last month I was approached by Luke at Fuel Magazine and asked if I would contribute to his magazine. Being...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
We Choose Our Top 5 Fashionable Custom Jackets When it comes to fashion, a leather jacket is a timeless staple...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
This weekend in Melbourne, Australia there’s a lot more happening than just a few midgets riding horses around in circles....
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
Built in 1938 the Ace Cafe developed into one of the most iconic landmarks in motorcycling history. Beginning life as...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
Moto Doll – “My Instagram feed had been filling up with posts about ‘Throttle Roll’, an event that I hadn’t heard...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
If there’s one thing I love about the popularizing of custom motorcycles, it’s the outstanding photography that’s being shot and shared on...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
Established by Dare Jennings, Rod Hunwick and Carby Tuckwell, Deus ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney, produces motorcycles for the post-modern world. What the hell...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers Published by Prestel Publishing : With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair and their beloved British...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
Another Bonneville Speed Week has been and gone and the salt is once again quiet. Here’s some of the best...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
Sydney is a pretty amazing town. They’ve got the world famous Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Russell Crowe and now the...
Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
It is with great pleasure that I announce the release of issue 4 of Tank Moto. On friday night we...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
2013 is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about updating the most essential item in your...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
It’s been 12 years since custom automotive enthusiast Asep Ahmad Iskandar held the very first Art of Speed Festival in...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
Return of the Cafe Racers has just clocked over 1000 followers on Instagram, which I’m pretty chuffed about. If you’re...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
The bike that started it all. The W650 Cafe Racer I built in 2007. Photo by Jason Lau Ten years...
Each time we fly to Jogjakarta there’s talk of Maitais by the pool and massages at the hotel, but we...
As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
Produced by Aussie filmmaker Cam Elkins, he is reaching out to riders in Sydney to share their own experiences in...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
For 15 years now Thor Drake, owner-operator of See See Motorcycles in Portland, OR, has been hosting the venerable One...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
What is a cafe racer? A cafe racer is a style of custom motorcycle that first appeared in the UK...