Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
Deus Ex Machina in Sydney have announced on their facebook page the second (and hopefully annual) Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off. On 05...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
The FLATS race/production team consisted of filmmaker Mattthew J Cox, photographer Dean Walters, Engineered to Slide’s Nigel Petrie and his...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
Relocating to Melbourne would have to be the best thing I could have done to fuel my passion for the...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
Built in 1938 the Ace Cafe developed into one of the most iconic landmarks in motorcycling history. Beginning life as...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
If you find yourself anywhere near London between May 18-19 I’d highly recommend heading to The Old Truman Brewery at...
My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized...
In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up...
For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
The bike that started it all. The W650 Cafe Racer I built in 2007. Photo by Jason Lau Ten years...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
Return of the Cafe Racers has just clocked over 1000 followers on Instagram, which I’m pretty chuffed about. If you’re...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
I’ve just returned home after attending Malaysia’s premier custom automotive lifestyle event ‘Art of Speed’ and it was a helluva...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
I was totally disappointed that I missed the Chopped Rod and Custom festival last year so this year was a...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
As with all our other issue Tank Moto 5 features an eclectic mix of custom builds. In this issue we...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
It’s almost that time again! The 2013 One Motorcycle Show is happening this weekend. It’s gonna be the best one...
Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers Published by Prestel Publishing : With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair and their beloved British...
Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
Another Bonneville Speed Week has been and gone and the salt is once again quiet. Here’s some of the best...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
I’ve developed an obsession which keeps me in front of my computer most lunch breaks. I’ve fallen for motorbikes in...
On November 3rd and 4th 2012 Melbourne will be host to the first Oil Stained Brain custom motorcycle exhibition. Return...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
After purchasing the Peugeot TSA from a classifieds ad work started on getting the bike running smoothly. Unfortunately what was initially a...
Moto Doll – “My Instagram feed had been filling up with posts about ‘Throttle Roll’, an event that I hadn’t heard...
Unlike Return of the Cafe Racers the bikes we are featuring in Tank Moto are from every genre and style...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
2013 is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about updating the most essential item in your...
This weekend in Melbourne, Australia there’s a lot more happening than just a few midgets riding horses around in circles....
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
What is a cafe racer? A cafe racer is a style of custom motorcycle that first appeared in the UK...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Last weekend See See Motorcycles held the 2013 One Motorcycle Show in Portland and it was HUGE! Although I couldn’t...
This weekend the premiere issue of Tank Moto, an all new, independent custom motorcycle magazine hits Australian (and international) shelves....
The Wrenchmonkees in conjunction with Hook motors are producing a book covering their custom builds between 2007 and 2011. Featuring...
Last week I returned from Japan after fulfilling a 5 year dream of attending the 2013 Mooneyes Yokohama Hotrod &...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again....
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
Where does your love of motorcycles come from? It’s actually your typical boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is now available! Just...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
It’s always a pleasure to get a glimpse inside the workshop of a custom builder. They tend to be much...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
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...
Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
