Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
I’ve just returned home after attending Malaysia’s premier custom automotive lifestyle event ‘Art of Speed’ and it was a helluva...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again....
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to...
Back in 2015 Christian Möhring came up with a unique concept. It involved making helmet customisation accessible to everyone. To...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
It’s been 12 years since custom automotive enthusiast Asep Ahmad Iskandar held the very first Art of Speed Festival in...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
For 15 years now Thor Drake, owner-operator of See See Motorcycles in Portland, OR, has been hosting the venerable One...
We Choose Our Top 5 Fashionable Custom Jackets When it comes to fashion, a leather jacket is a timeless staple...
There’s something undeniably satisfying about wrenching on your own motorcycle. Whether you’re performing routine maintenance or working on a custom...
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