Here’s a 3 part video series showing the original build process at Triumph Motorcyces. Triumph started in 1902 and even...
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.
As efficient as automation is has been responsible for the death of many age-old skills. In the world of aftermarket...
Benjie’s Cafe Racers are continuing to expand on their outstanding product line with a series of Cafe Racer style parts...
Revisiting an old piece of work can be a cathartic experience. Identifying past mistakes, comparing your old skills to your...
The man who formulated the build was a Belgian by the name of Bernard. Bernard’s love for classic British motorcycles...
The 2008 EFI Triumph Bonneville “Soul Train” is the work of the crew at Ton Up Garage in Portugal, who...
“The build started by changing the headlight to something that was more classically styled.” says Michael. “Then I removed the...
Medusa Fabrication is a small 3 man workshop run by two fabricators/blacksmiths (Chad & Theo) and a mechanic (Tyler). Out...
“So, Kevin Dunworth of LGC and I ran into each other for the first time at Thor Drake’s The One...
Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all...
Want a one off Triton Cafe Racer but don’t have the time, parts or know how to put one together?...
Is it possible to improve on perfection? After spending some time in the saddle of a Thruxton R you could...
Great bikes should be ridden. Matt built his Triumph Trophy cafe racer as a tribute to a motorcycle once ridden...
Rickman Motorcycles was a British motorcycle chassis manufacturer established by the Rickman brothers from 1960 to 1975. Their frames were...
Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
The build started when a client came to Marcos looking for something “out of the norm” that could double as...
If you’re on the lookout for a donor bike for you next cafe racer build have you considered a tourer?...
Bosozoku biker gangs once ruled the streets of Japan, these days though they are more of a nuisance than anything...
The year is 1954 and 15 year old drag racer Bobby Sirkegian positions his ’51 Triumph Thunderbird alongside a souped-up,...
Austin’s Revival Cycles have amassed an impressive portfolio of custom motorcycles. Each one has a unique story of how it...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
Italian workshop Free Spirits are back again with another fantastic showcase of their work with modern Triumphs. This Bonneville ‘Evo’...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle build from the new Deus ex Machina in Venice, USA. The modern Triumph Bonneville has...
It feels like only yesterday that Tamarit Motorcycles was celebrating its 50th build. Today the Spanish powerhouse workshop is about...
You may remember this amazing Trident Cafe Racer from an old post I did on the site (or pretty much...
Next week the Salt Flats of Bonneville, Utah will play host to the 2012 Bonneville Speed Week, “the world’s fastest speed...
…and rightly so. The Bonneville has an extensive list of modifications that cover every aspect of its construction. The 865cc...
Cosmetic Specification: Handmade ‘Slippery Sam’ polished aluminium fuel tank. (Supplied by T A Baker Tanks, Wales.) Alloy Monza fuel cap....
The best motorcycle in the world! A bloody bold statement from Triumph motorcycles and a totally ridiculous scenario. I love...
The Speedmaster: one of the most original custom conversions of a modern Triumph I have seen in some time. ...
Looking back over the past decade of publishing this website I can’t think of a year that offered more exciting...
Located in Spain, Tamarit specializes in meticulously handcrafting custom motorcycles that are all based on the twin-cylinder models found in...
In this third and final instalment on Blacktrack Motors BT02 Triumph ‘Thruxman’, we learn about the final build stage. Sacha Lakic...
“Designed to appeal to a new generation of motorcyclists looking for a new interpretation on the classic, vintage cafe racer,...
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed...
It’s been a while since I read the story of the Ugly Duckling, but I’m pretty sure this conversion of...
It’s not a Cafe Racer but this Triumph Bobber in my opinion is freakin awesome. Beautifully clean and simple. The...
German father and son team, Michael and Allen Posenauer build bikes under the title of AMP Motorcycles. They don’t consider...
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This...
One of the trademarks of Tamarit Motorcycles is that their only constant is change. With a portfolio fast approaching 100...
“We are fetishists.
We worship speed. We adore motorcycles.” Kalup is a new brand/breed of motorcycle riding gear from the...
It’s not often you hear of people fulfilling their childhood “When I grow up I want to be …” career...
At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
The Triumph Rocket 3 is a lot of things. A monstrous cruiser. A torque powerhouse. A modern classic. But it...
I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any...
This bikes popping up all over the place. Anyone happen to know who made it? Is this the start of...
Deus ex Machina came on the scene around about the same time I set up Return of the Cafe Racers...
Take the most powerful engine in the Triumph modern classic range and shoehorn it into one of the most revered...
Aside from being the most iconic of all Cafe Racers, what really makes the Triton special is how it came...
There’s something very interesting happening over at Saint Motorbikes. Bozi’s latest custom motorcycle build is taking shape and it’s going...
“My main goal was performance and low-key style. Most of the modifications made decreased the Triumph’s weight and added to...
Mr Martini (Nicola Martini) is a custom motorcycle builder based in Verona, Italy. His eye for design gaurantees that everything...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
As well as trying to update this site as often as possible I also write for Tank Moto and Fuel...
Living in a big city can make it difficult for anyone wanting to customise their own bike. It was one...
One place where form should never compromise function is in the world of motorcycle customisation. This is particularly relevant when...
1972 Norton Commando 750 | Thanks Jim, Ananda and Nick. Sinar F 4×5 | Rodenstock 210mm | Tmax 400 I...
What is it about the idea of an apocalypse that gets so many guys excited? In reality the end of...
To complete my coverage of the Tridays 12 & Tridays 12.2 custom Triumph Bonnevilles by Free Spirits Racing Components I...
The donor for the project was Jean-Francois’ own 2008 Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. Although his plan was to add bodywork to the...
Built by Mean Machines in Sydney this 2008 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer named “Big Chill” is currently for sale. With...
This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
Last month “The world’s greatest Triumph event!” Tridays, took place in Neukirchen, Austria. Over the course of 7 days thousands...
I love those fairings. Really adds some speed to the look of the bike....
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
Triumph has well and truly hit the nail on the head with their new Modern Classics range. The British manufacturer...
Last time we heard from Dan he’d had an unfortunate accident that left him and the lovely Speed Merchant Thruxton...
“Faster, faster, faster,until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death” Earlier this year the Lowbrow Customs crew made...
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
To kick off our “Readers Rides week” we’ve got a bit of bling in the form of a gold leafed...
The damage to Mixy’s Triumph left it inoperable with the tank smashed, side covers badly gouged and the front end...
There are currently 4 models available in the Triumph classic range. The Boneville, Boneville T100, the Thruxton 900 and the...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
‘Having the right tools for the job,’ is a fairly tired saying—but the basic idea behind it applies to a...
Triumph Motorcycles range of Modern Classics is arguably the best mix of modern technology and classic style money can (currently)...
Triumph seems to have created the ultimate Scrambler. They’ve gone a step further than everyone else and built a fully...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles has added yet another thoroughbred to their 170-strong stable, the ‘Black Dragon’. This heavily redesigned Triumph...
Back at work wishing you were still out on your motorbike? Here’s a little something to help you through your...
The world’s biggest Triumph motorcycle focused event ‘Tridays’ celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Spanning 3 days the Austrian based...
This Triumph motorcycle has undergone a cafe racer-style transformation, skillfully executed by Jeremy Cupp of LC Fabrications in Grottoes, Virginia....
Mellow Motorcycles first appeared on the European custom scene in 2016. They gained our attention due to their tendency to...
Another Cafe Racer fro Garage Company. This time it’s a no fuss Triumph conversion. I love a good rat bike...
I love the look of this bike. That screen is really interesting. Would be great to see one made. I’m...
Cafe Racer TV has continued to spawn top quality Cafe Racers from the workshops being featured in each new series....
Anyone wanting to build a custom motorcycle and living in a home with limited space understands how frustrating it can....
Michael Hammer’s workshop, Hammer Kraftrad, is located in the northern reaches of Bavaria. So it’s no surprise he loves his...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
Earlier this year I ran a story on the “Big Chill”, an ’08 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer built by custom workshop Mean...
It’s been a while since I’ve paid Japan a visit on the site, but this beauty of a Bobber from...
Not only do the Tarantulas have the coolest branding in the custom motorcycle building world, they can also build a...
