Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
Last week I returned from Japan after fulfilling a 5 year dream of attending the 2013 Mooneyes Yokohama Hotrod &...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
After purchasing the Peugeot TSA from a classifieds ad work started on getting the bike running smoothly. Unfortunately what was initially a...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
Return of the Cafe Racers has just clocked over 1000 followers on Instagram, which I’m pretty chuffed about. If you’re...
Moto Doll – “My Instagram feed had been filling up with posts about ‘Throttle Roll’, an event that I hadn’t heard...
It is with great pleasure that I announce the release of issue 4 of Tank Moto. On friday night we...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
It’s on this weekend! If you’re in the area get your ass down there and share this with everyone who...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
What is a cafe racer? A cafe racer is a style of custom motorcycle that first appeared in the UK...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
As with all our other issue Tank Moto 5 features an eclectic mix of custom builds. In this issue we...
Last weekend See See Motorcycles held the 2013 One Motorcycle Show in Portland and it was HUGE! Although I couldn’t...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
Another Bonneville Speed Week has been and gone and the salt is once again quiet. Here’s some of the best...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
The second instalment of the Southsider MC’s “Wheels and Waves” festival took place on the 13th – 16th of June in Biarritz,...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
There’s something undeniably satisfying about wrenching on your own motorcycle. Whether you’re performing routine maintenance or working on a custom...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
I’ve developed an obsession which keeps me in front of my computer most lunch breaks. I’ve fallen for motorbikes in...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
“Forward thinking interviews and character driven content.” A new digital magazine from the guys at Rusty Knuckles called Rusty Metric...
The Wrenchmonkees in conjunction with Hook motors are producing a book covering their custom builds between 2007 and 2011. Featuring...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
If you find yourself anywhere near London between May 18-19 I’d highly recommend heading to The Old Truman Brewery at...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
We Choose Our Top 5 Fashionable Custom Jackets When it comes to fashion, a leather jacket is a timeless staple...
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
It’s been 12 years since custom automotive enthusiast Asep Ahmad Iskandar held the very first Art of Speed Festival in...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
On November 3rd and 4th 2012 Melbourne will be host to the first Oil Stained Brain custom motorcycle exhibition. Return...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
Unlike Return of the Cafe Racers the bikes we are featuring in Tank Moto are from every genre and style...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
This weekend the premiere issue of Tank Moto, an all new, independent custom motorcycle magazine hits Australian (and international) shelves....
Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
