A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
Produced by Aussie filmmaker Cam Elkins, he is reaching out to riders in Sydney to share their own experiences in...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
Deus Ex Machina in Sydney have announced on their facebook page the second (and hopefully annual) Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off. On 05...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
I’ve just returned home after attending Malaysia’s premier custom automotive lifestyle event ‘Art of Speed’ and it was a helluva...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
I’ve developed an obsession which keeps me in front of my computer most lunch breaks. I’ve fallen for motorbikes in...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
Last weekend See See Motorcycles held the 2013 One Motorcycle Show in Portland and it was HUGE! Although I couldn’t...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
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...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
“Forward thinking interviews and character driven content.” A new digital magazine from the guys at Rusty Knuckles called Rusty Metric...
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
The second instalment of the Southsider MC’s “Wheels and Waves” festival took place on the 13th – 16th of June in Biarritz,...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
This weekend the premiere issue of Tank Moto, an all new, independent custom motorcycle magazine hits Australian (and international) shelves....
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
Built in 1938 the Ace Cafe developed into one of the most iconic landmarks in motorcycling history. Beginning life as...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
Unlike Return of the Cafe Racers the bikes we are featuring in Tank Moto are from every genre and style...
It’s on this weekend! If you’re in the area get your ass down there and share this with everyone who...
Last week I returned from Japan after fulfilling a 5 year dream of attending the 2013 Mooneyes Yokohama Hotrod &...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
The bike that started it all. The W650 Cafe Racer I built in 2007. Photo by Jason Lau Ten years...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
After purchasing the Peugeot TSA from a classifieds ad work started on getting the bike running smoothly. Unfortunately what was initially a...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
Return of the Cafe Racers has just clocked over 1000 followers on Instagram, which I’m pretty chuffed about. If you’re...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
I was totally disappointed that I missed the Chopped Rod and Custom festival last year so this year was a...
If you find yourself anywhere near London between May 18-19 I’d highly recommend heading to The Old Truman Brewery at...
Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again....
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
It’s almost that time again! The 2013 One Motorcycle Show is happening this weekend. It’s gonna be the best one...
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 now available! Just...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
Sydney is a pretty amazing town. They’ve got the world famous Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Russell Crowe and now the...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
As with all our other issue Tank Moto 5 features an eclectic mix of custom builds. In this issue we...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers Published by Prestel Publishing : With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair and their beloved British...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
ROCR: What’s the story behind the Sultans of Sprint? Seb: The Sultans of Sprint challenge was created in 2016. I...
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
The Wrenchmonkees in conjunction with Hook motors are producing a book covering their custom builds between 2007 and 2011. Featuring...
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
