Return of the Cafe Racers has just clocked over 1000 followers on Instagram, which I’m pretty chuffed about. If you’re...
Built in 1938 the Ace Cafe developed into one of the most iconic landmarks in motorcycling history. Beginning life as...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
As with all our other issue Tank Moto 5 features an eclectic mix of custom builds. In this issue we...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again....
Unlike Return of the Cafe Racers the bikes we are featuring in Tank Moto are from every genre and style...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
Relocating to Melbourne would have to be the best thing I could have done to fuel my passion for the...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
I’ve developed an obsession which keeps me in front of my computer most lunch breaks. I’ve fallen for motorbikes in...
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
Last weekend See See Motorcycles held the 2013 One Motorcycle Show in Portland and it was HUGE! Although I couldn’t...
Each time we fly to Jogjakarta there’s talk of Maitais by the pool and massages at the hotel, but we...
If you find yourself anywhere near London between May 18-19 I’d highly recommend heading to The Old Truman Brewery at...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
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...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
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...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
If you’re a fan of drift racing the name Nigel Petrie is sure to ring a bell. His ‘Engineered to...
On November 3rd and 4th 2012 Melbourne will be host to the first Oil Stained Brain custom motorcycle exhibition. Return...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
It is with great pleasure that I announce the release of issue 4 of Tank Moto. On friday night we...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
2013 is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about updating the most essential item in your...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
Sydney is a pretty amazing town. They’ve got the world famous Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Russell Crowe and now the...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
Moto Doll – “My Instagram feed had been filling up with posts about ‘Throttle Roll’, an event that I hadn’t heard...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
The Wrenchmonkees in conjunction with Hook motors are producing a book covering their custom builds between 2007 and 2011. Featuring...
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
