I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any...
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...
The Japanese custom automotive scene is bursting with unbound creativity and world-class craftsmanship. So for a photographer whose passion lies...
Take the most powerful engine in the Triumph modern classic range and shoehorn it into one of the most revered...
There are plenty of custom motorcycles born of mixed parentage. Some should never have been conceived and yet others like...
After the train wreck that was Orange County Choppers, I’ve been a bit reluctant to commit to any motorcycle related...
The first of many one off items on this Commando is the fairing. The top half is modelled on a...
Aside from being the most iconic of all Cafe Racers, what really makes the Triton special is how it came...
Mick on his number 16 JPS Norton The aptly named ‘Mick Grant Special’ commemorates both Mick’s involvement in the Works...
“This is not the first motorcycle Caleb Matthiesen and the Vintage Steele crew have built together, and hopefully not the...
Jesse Bassett has been operating ‘The GasBox’ workshop in Cleveland, Ohio since early 2009. As a seasoned workshop mechanic of...
“Ride past the grand Norton sign, and down the long driveway of the Norton factory at Donington and you step...
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At the heart of the Triton is a special blend of Triumph engineering. A ’61 Pre Unit 650cc engine was...
Although they call each other allies the US and the UK never quite see eye to eye. One area where...
In the early sixties, the Domiracer was a heavily tuned Norton Dominator that produced around 55bhp and was capable of...
In Cafe Racer terms the Triton was the ride of choice for Rockers of the 60’s and 70’s. The combination...
The Dominator was developed as Norton’s drawcard against Triumph’s Speed Twin in 1948. With Norton’s 500cc parallel-twin nested in a...
Last week I posted a Triton and had a moan about how long it had been since I featured a...
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This...
It’s not often a well known custom builder sends me photos of his living room, but seeing as these particular...
When Frenchman Sebastien Beaupere wanted pay hommage to Norton’s legendary Manx he was always going to have his work cut...
What is it about the Japanese that allows them to keep producing such original looking custom bikes? The following 3...
Patrick Walker of Works Racing did exactly that. Since 2008, out of a shed beside his home in Stafford-Upon-Avon, Patrick...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Peas and gravy, spaghetti and meatballs, Sonny and Cher. It seems some things are just made to go together. Take...
Got a spare $45,000 (or more) and the desire to own two race bred Tritons? I just stumbled across...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
If there’s one things we love more than a beautiful Cafe Racer motorcycle it’s a well composed photo of one....
We love seeing new custom motorcycles turn up in our email from far away places, especially when they look as...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
This outstanding Norton is, in my opinion, one of the best motorcycles to appear on Cafe Racer TV. The stunning...
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed...
There were plenty of amazing Cafe Racers to drool over at this years Melbourne Mods vs Rockers ride but one...
The 2011 Melbourne Mods vs Rockers annual ride has been and gone. The event was a huge success with around...
Wow what a great two wheeled weekend! We spent Sunday at the annual Mods vs Rockers event in Melbourne. About...
If you happen to be passing through Nampa, Idaho and you spot this century old milking do yourself a favour...
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Beautiful Cafe Racer, motorcycle racing, classic bike and two wheel lifestyle shots from Zebra in a Box....
The Phantom EG is a 1920’s Board Tracker inspired custom motorcycle from The Phantom manufacturing company in the United Kingdom....
Suzuki GSX1500 in a Norton featherbed frame. Loads of Japanese grunt in a perfect British frame. Very nice indeed....
1972 Norton Commando 750 | Thanks Jim, Ananda and Nick. Sinar F 4×5 | Rodenstock 210mm | Tmax 400 I...
You can see this bike at the club runs in Western Australia. Fully race built but now road legal and...
Some nice footage of the new Norton Commando in action alongside the Triumph’s “modern classic” Bonneville with a quick review...
Not only are Norton finally producing the 961 Commando for sale but they have now added a Cafe Racer and...
For some reason this front end photo of a Norton Cafe Racers makes me feel calm. This next one not...
This would have to be my all time ultimate Cafe Racer. The combination of a Norton featherbed frame and a...
The marketing crew at Norton has it all sussed back in the day. Find a hot blonde model (preferably one...
Actually on second thought I think I want a Norton!...
I’ve posted several times in the past about the New Norton Commando 961 and it seems finally that it’s production...
There’s nothing quite like a good lean in while you’re burning around on you Cafe Racer. The setup: The payoff:...
American Cafe Racers in Colorado Springs set themselves a challenge. Create a motorcycle that “incorporates elements of the current trends...