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Looking Back at the Birth of Cafe Racer Culture

It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still...
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Rockers & Gentlemen Cafe Nights

The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
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The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
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Last month I was approached by Luke at Fuel Magazine and asked if I would contribute to his magazine. Being...
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Deus Bike Build Off 2011

Deus Ex Machina in Sydney have announced on their facebook page the second (and hopefully annual) Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off. On 05...
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Twinline Motorcycles

Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
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Oil Stained Brain 2013

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Motorcycle magazine launch: Head Full of Snakes

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Oil in the Blood – Interview with the Director

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Southsiders MC at the Goodwood Vintage Revival

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Cafe Racer TV – Season 1: On the set!

Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
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Deus Bali Dress Up Drags

Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
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The Deus Temple of Enthusiasm Bali

  As I mentioned there’s a lot going on at the Temple of Enthusiasm, in fact, there’s even more than...
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How to kill a cat at Glemseck 101

The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
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Rusty Metric Counter Culture Magazine

“Forward thinking interviews and character driven content.” A new digital magazine from the guys at Rusty Knuckles called Rusty Metric...
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Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
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Deus Ex Machina – Redefining old school

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Firestone Treadfull tshirts

Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
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HANDCRAFTED – Aussie bike builder documentary

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Come fly with me…Isle of Mann madness

A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
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Head Full of Snakes issue 2

The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
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Two Cities part One

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The One Motorcycle Show 2012

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Roads We Ride – Snowy Mountains

The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
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4 of the Best Looking Motorcycle Luggage Brands

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What is a Cafe Racer?

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Indo Style – 2017 Kustomfest Show

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Project Nina – An Interview with Mirko Messner of MessnerMoto

“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
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Bikeexif 2011 Calendar

For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
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Wheels and Waves video

Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
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The pursuit of speed – FLATS

The FLATS race/production team consisted of filmmaker Mattthew J Cox, photographer Dean Walters, Engineered to Slide’s Nigel Petrie and his...
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Bonneville salt flat bikes 2011

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Two Cities Part 2

Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
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Motorcycle VS Motorist Accidents: What You Can Do About Them

Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
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Motorcycle magazines for the holidays

Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
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Getting Nostalgic – Norton Motorcycles Heritage Collection Exhibit

Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
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Boundless enthusiasm bike build off

If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
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Tank Moto issue 4

It is with great pleasure that I announce the release of issue 4 of Tank Moto. On friday night we...
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The Moto MMXX Exhibition by Hugo Eccles

Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
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Interview: David Chang from Cafe Racers of Instagram

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This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
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F*CK WORK LETS RACE by Kristina Fender

I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
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