I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any... Read More
Norton
No motorcycle marque holds as much significance in the cafe racer scene than Norton. The Norton featherbed frame was arguably the ultimate basis upon which to build a cafe racer. Often merged with Triumph engines to form ‘Tritons’ or Vincents to become ‘Norvins’, the featherbed was a motorcycle engineering breakthrough. Norton also won loyal followers with consistent race wins using their own engines. Norton dominated the Isle of Man TT recording an astounding 94 wins with models like the legendary Manx. During the early 70’s Norton suffered the same fate as other British motorcycle manufacturers and struggled to stay afloat. Thankfully today Norton is alive and well producing handbuilt bikes from their UK based factory. The current range pays homage to some of the brands most iconic models, seamlessly blending classic styling with modern technology.
Norton Motorcycles has a rocky history that predates Stuart Garner’s recent disastrous efforts. Since the early 1950s owners of the... Read More
The Japanese custom automotive scene is bursting with unbound creativity and world-class craftsmanship. So for a photographer whose passion lies... Read More
Take the most powerful engine in the Triumph modern classic range and shoehorn it into one of the most revered... Read More
There are plenty of custom motorcycles born of mixed parentage. Some should never have been conceived and yet others like... Read More
After the train wreck that was Orange County Choppers, I’ve been a bit reluctant to commit to any motorcycle related... Read More
The first of many one off items on this Commando is the fairing. The top half is modelled on a... Read More
Merging Triumph’s fastest engine of the era, the 650cc parallel-twin Bonneville with Norton’s legendary featherbed frame was the perfect formula... Read More
Mick on his number 16 JPS Norton The aptly named ‘Mick Grant Special’ commemorates both Mick’s involvement in the Works... Read More
“This is not the first motorcycle Caleb Matthiesen and the Vintage Steele crew have built together, and hopefully not the... Read More
Jesse Bassett has been operating ‘The GasBox’ workshop in Cleveland, Ohio since early 2009. As a seasoned workshop mechanic of... Read More
“Ride past the grand Norton sign, and down the long driveway of the Norton factory at Donington and you step... Read More
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At the heart of the Triton is a special blend of Triumph engineering. A ’61 Pre Unit 650cc engine was... Read More
Although they call each other allies the US and the UK never quite see eye to eye. One area where... Read More
In the early sixties, the Domiracer was a heavily tuned Norton Dominator that produced around 55bhp and was capable of... Read More
In Cafe Racer terms the Triton was the ride of choice for Rockers of the 60’s and 70’s. The combination... Read More
The Dominator was developed as Norton’s drawcard against Triumph’s Speed Twin in 1948. With Norton’s 500cc parallel-twin nested in a... Read More
Last week I posted a Triton and had a moan about how long it had been since I featured a... Read More
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This... Read More
It’s not often a well known custom builder sends me photos of his living room, but seeing as these particular... Read More
When Frenchman Sebastien Beaupere wanted pay hommage to Norton’s legendary Manx he was always going to have his work cut... Read More
What is it about the Japanese that allows them to keep producing such original looking custom bikes? The following 3... Read More
Patrick Walker of Works Racing did exactly that. Since 2008, out of a shed beside his home in Stafford-Upon-Avon, Patrick... Read More
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a... Read More
Peas and gravy, spaghetti and meatballs, Sonny and Cher. It seems some things are just made to go together. Take... Read More
Got a spare $45,000 (or more) and the desire to own two race bred Tritons? I just stumbled across... Read More
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the... Read More
If there’s one things we love more than a beautiful Cafe Racer motorcycle it’s a well composed photo of one.... Read More
We love seeing new custom motorcycles turn up in our email from far away places, especially when they look as... Read More
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will... Read More
This outstanding Norton is, in my opinion, one of the best motorcycles to appear on Cafe Racer TV. The stunning... Read More
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed... Read More
There were plenty of amazing Cafe Racers to drool over at this years Melbourne Mods vs Rockers ride but one... Read More
The 2011 Melbourne Mods vs Rockers annual ride has been and gone. The event was a huge success with around... Read More
Wow what a great two wheeled weekend! We spent Sunday at the annual Mods vs Rockers event in Melbourne. About... Read More
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour... Read More
Want a one off Triton Cafe Racer but don’t have the time, parts or know how to put one together?... Read More