You may remember this amazing Trident Cafe Racer from an old post I did on the site (or pretty much...
Triumph Cafe Racer
The origins of this famous British motorcycle marque go back to 1884, well before the first actual Triumph motorcycle appeared in 1902. By the 1920’s Triumph was building 30,000 cars and motorcycles a year. During the 50s many cafe racers were powered by Triumph engines due to their ability to reach the revered ‘ton’ or 100 miles per hour. Triumph is arguably one of the most popular motorcycle brands in the world and is arguably the leader in the “everything old is new again” retro bike wave.
Another Cafe Racer fro Garage Company. This time it’s a no fuss Triumph conversion. I love a good rat bike...
Want a one off Triton Cafe Racer but don’t have the time, parts or know how to put one together?...
“We had a client from Perth in Australia contact us after he saw a picture of our Bronco Racer” recalls...
Some of the biggest news in the motorcycle industry this week was the unveiling of 2 all-new models in the...
Take the most powerful engine in the Triumph modern classic range and shoehorn it into one of the most revered...
When Dimitri Coste isn’t out photographing beautiful fashion models on Parisian catwalks he’s probably blasting his way around the countryside...
Last month “The world’s greatest Triumph event!” Tridays, took place in Neukirchen, Austria. Over the course of 7 days thousands...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
The Speedmaster: one of the most original custom conversions of a modern Triumph I have seen in some time. ...
Marc Benoist has always been passionate about motorcycles. A longtime hobbyist motorcycle builder, Marc’s attention to detail and love for...
It’s been a while since I’ve paid Japan a visit on the site, but this beauty of a Bobber from...
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This...
Living in a big city can make it difficult for anyone wanting to customise their own bike. It was one...
Here’s an excert from Triumph’s News page regarding the 2009 Bonnies… “Triumph’s Bonneville range has also been given a serious...
En route to the tropical paradise that is Bali, the average Joe would be looking forward to lazing on the...
Kyle and Tyler Malinky of Low Brow Customs could still be considered the new kids on the block at Bonneville...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
This is a a fully customized 2010 Triumph Bonneville street scrambler which features a bespoke paintwork and numerous creative modifications....
The damage to Mixy’s Triumph left it inoperable with the tank smashed, side covers badly gouged and the front end...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
The year is 1954 and 15 year old drag racer Bobby Sirkegian positions his ’51 Triumph Thunderbird alongside a souped-up,...
Looking back over the past decade of publishing this website I can’t think of a year that offered more exciting...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
Earlier this year I ran a story on the “Big Chill”, an ’08 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer built by custom workshop Mean...
Jeff from Saint Motor Company has sent me through some new photos of his Triumph “Tesla” which he has been...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
Ask anyone who’s ever tried. Running a successful custom motorcycle shop is no easy feat. Now imagine only having 2...
As well as trying to update this site as often as possible I also write for Tank Moto and Fuel...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
Mellow Motorcycles first appeared on the European custom scene in 2016. They gained our attention due to their tendency to...
The term sigma is used to describe a non-conformist individual. Someone who identifies as an outlier and does things their...
Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
Custom motorcycle builders know all about the obstacles that can get in the way during a build. Unfortunately for Denver...
Last week I featured the Tridays 12 Triumph Bonneville by Free Spirits Racing Components. What I neglected to mention in...
This week’s Sunday Screening was produced by French moto-apparel brand Age of Glory. ‘Escape the City Limits’ celebrates the companies...
If you haven’t already seen Brit Town the following video containing the first 10 minutes of the documentary style film...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
My motorcycle is a 2011 Triumph Bonneville. The build is still ongoing on as I continue to make upgrades and...
It’s fair to say that a hell of a lot of work goes into the custom motorcycles I feature. So...
Before the “new wave” custom motorcycle scene and websites like this existed, custom builders like Nicola Martini (aka Mr Martini)...
This customized 2008 Triumph Thruxton 900 ‘café’ bike was originally built for Dare Jennings, the founder of Deus Customs. The...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle build from the new Deus ex Machina in Venice, USA. The modern Triumph Bonneville has...
There are plenty of custom motorcycles born of mixed parentage. Some should never have been conceived and yet others like...
Triumph has released details of their 2009 Modern Classics range and there are a few surprising changes. Firstly they will...
Prior to Hinckley releasing their acclaimed water-cooled Bonnevilles they’d had a great run with their air-cooled predecessors. Despite not offering...
The Japanese custom automotive scene is bursting with unbound creativity and world-class craftsmanship. So for a photographer whose passion lies...
I just stumbled across these “exclusive” shots of one of Wrench Monkees latest builds on the Hook Motors blog. Starting life...
Is it just me or are Heiwa the epitome of ‘can do no wrong’ custom motorcycle building. Out of their tiny workshop...
I came across this eBay auction the other day and was amazed by how similar the T120R Bonneville looks to...
Benjie’s Cafe Racers are continuing to expand on their outstanding product line with a series of Cafe Racer style parts...
Located in Spain, Tamarit specializes in meticulously handcrafting custom motorcycles that are all based on the twin-cylinder models found in...
“We are fetishists.
We worship speed. We adore motorcycles.” Kalup is a new brand/breed of motorcycle riding gear from the...
Despite it’s torrid sales history the Trident was a magnificent motorcycle. Its engine performed incredibly, its frame provided track worthy...
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed...
What better way to kick off a new year of cafe racers than with a classic? This Triton cafe racer...
Brady Young at Seaweed and Gravel in Encinitas, California, transformed a 1973 Triumph T140V Bonneville into a stripped-down cafe racer....
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
I don’t know about you but when I was a kid if I went anywhere near my Dad’s car with...
It’s been 3 years since the release of Triumph’s water-cooled Bonneville range. Amongst the first of the new Modern Classics...
“The SE is a clever tweaking to move the range into the ‘70’s’ at minimal cost, so I would not...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
The Glemseck 101 festival is on again this weekend in Germany and it’s geared up to be bigger than ever....
This week I headed back to my home town of Perth to celebrate my Gran’s (or should Super Gran’s) 100th...
In 2020, Triumph released the most powerful model in the history of the Modern Classic range. The Thruxton RS offers...
Not only do the Tarantulas have the coolest branding in the custom motorcycle building world, they can also build a...
The build started when a client came to Marcos looking for something “out of the norm” that could double as...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
“Triumph has a glorious racing history” explained Matthias Becker of Hanse Qustom in Hamburg, Germany. “The ‘Shady Sam‘ is our...
The Triumph Rocket 3 is a lot of things. A monstrous cruiser. A torque powerhouse. A modern classic. But it...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all...
The Triumph Thruxton R pays homage to the iconic British motorcycles of the 1960s, embodying the café racer style with...
Medusa Fabrication is a small 3 man workshop run by two fabricators/blacksmiths (Chad & Theo) and a mechanic (Tyler). Out...
“The build started by changing the headlight to something that was more classically styled.” says Michael. “Then I removed the...
Anyone wanting to build a custom motorcycle and living in a home with limited space understands how frustrating it can....
Down & Out Motorcycles of Yorkshire, renowned for their bespoke Triumphs, have tastefully customized this Bobber Black. The distinguished builders,...
Built by Mean Machines in Sydney this 2008 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer named “Big Chill” is currently for sale. With...
For custom motorcycle builders making ends meet is a tough gig. Sometimes it takes more than just waiting for customers...
This year at the Bonneville Salt Flats the Low Brow Customs team turned up with a dual engine Triumph named...
Rickman Motorcycles was a British motorcycle chassis manufacturer established by the Rickman brothers from 1960 to 1975. Their frames were...
If there’s one thing I love about my job, it’s picking the brains of the diverse handful of people that...
Alongside Harley Davidson‘s Sportster the Triumph Bonneville is arguably the most customised motorcycle ever made. We’ve featured countless Bonneville cafe...
I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any...
Getting ready to hit the sack and see off another great weekend. Thank you God, mother nature, global warming or...
The Super Rat Trident Cafe Racer was recently shot by Chad De Rosa for Cafe Racer magazine. Have a drool...
Built by Moscow’s TCD (short for Timokhin Custom Design), this one-off Thruxton was commissioned by a client who works in aviation...
Triumph Motorcycles has been a pioneer of the modern classic segment for decades. Their motorcycles are styled after iconic models...
Building a short series of custom motorcycles is a great way for a workshop to be financially viable. In most...
O, to be a motorcycle journalist in the 1970s. When men were hairy, and bikes were lairy. With their barely-there...
Some nice footage of the new Norton Commando in action alongside the Triumph’s “modern classic” Bonneville with a quick review...
