This year at the Bonneville Salt Flats the Low Brow Customs team turned up with a dual engine Triumph named...
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.
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
When you’re on to a good thing, stick to it. Tamarit Motorcycles have a soft spot for Triumphs. They kicked...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle build from the new Deus ex Machina in Venice, USA. The modern Triumph Bonneville has...
Austin’s Revival Cycles have amassed an impressive portfolio of custom motorcycles. Each one has a unique story of how it...
The 2008 EFI Triumph Bonneville “Soul Train” is the work of the crew at Ton Up Garage in Portugal, who...
The Triumph Rocket 3 is a lot of things. A monstrous cruiser. A torque powerhouse. A modern classic. But it...
The Super Rat Trident Cafe Racer was recently shot by Chad De Rosa for Cafe Racer magazine. Have a drool...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
The best motorcycle in the world! A bloody bold statement from Triumph motorcycles and a totally ridiculous scenario. I love...
Last time we heard from Dan he’d had an unfortunate accident that left him and the lovely Speed Merchant Thruxton...
Before the “new wave” custom motorcycle scene and websites like this existed, custom builders like Nicola Martini (aka Mr Martini)...
The Triumph Thruxton R pays homage to the iconic British motorcycles of the 1960s, embodying the café racer style with...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
I don’t know about you but when I was a kid if I went anywhere near my Dad’s car with...
This week I headed back to my home town of Perth to celebrate my Gran’s (or should Super Gran’s) 100th...
Triumph Motorcycles have been adding a myriad of updates and special editions to their 2022 Modern Classic lineup. We’ve seen...
“The SE is a clever tweaking to move the range into the ‘70’s’ at minimal cost, so I would not...
Triumph has well and truly hit the nail on the head with their new Modern Classics range. The British manufacturer...
Last week I posted a Triton and had a moan about how long it had been since I featured a...
If you’re on Instagram and you’re not following Cafe Racers of Instagram go do it now! Now that’s done you’ll...
German father and son team, Michael and Allen Posenauer build bikes under the title of AMP Motorcycles. They don’t consider...
Want a one off Triton Cafe Racer but don’t have the time, parts or know how to put one together?...
Mr Martini (Nicola Martini) is a custom motorcycle builder based in Verona, Italy. His eye for design gaurantees that everything...
Great bikes should be ridden. Matt built his Triumph Trophy cafe racer as a tribute to a motorcycle once ridden...
If you’re a Triumph owner living in Europe and you want to modify your bike you’re spoilt for options. There’s...
I love the look of this bike. That screen is really interesting. Would be great to see one made. I’m...
If you haven’t already seen Brit Town the following video containing the first 10 minutes of the documentary style film...
On the back of the release of Cafe Twins short film “Milonga” I’ve got an exclusive look at the...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any...
Triumph certainly seem to have gotten the formula right when they released their Thruxton R. I’ve heard both seasoned motorcycle...
“I’m from Southern California and grew up surfing, skateboarding and dirt biking. I fell in love with Cafe Racers in...
For a designer who’s range of clothing has had such an enormous impact on men’s fashion I am disgusted by...
With over a million Instagram followers ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’ (aka CROIG) have one of the world’s biggest social motorcycle...
Despite the clear improvements and benefits of the newer water-cooled models, the air-cooled Triumph Bonneville T100 is destined to be...
The Triumph Speed Triple rocked the motorcycling world when it came in to production in 1994. Powered by Triumph’s triple...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
En route to the tropical paradise that is Bali, the average Joe would be looking forward to lazing on the...
As efficient as automation is has been responsible for the death of many age-old skills. In the world of aftermarket...
Here’s a little something to get you through another night glued to the couch. Our latest instalment of the Sunday...
Medusa Fabrication is a small 3 man workshop run by two fabricators/blacksmiths (Chad & Theo) and a mechanic (Tyler). Out...
Got a spare $45,000 (or more) and the desire to own two race bred Tritons? I just stumbled across...
“The build started by changing the headlight to something that was more classically styled.” says Michael. “Then I removed the...
Michael Hammer’s workshop, Hammer Kraftrad, is located in the northern reaches of Bavaria. So it’s no surprise he loves his...
The Glemseck 101 festival is on again this weekend in Germany and it’s geared up to be bigger than ever....
I came across this eBay auction the other day and was amazed by how similar the T120R Bonneville looks to...
I’m a sucker for retro fairings. I’m obsessed with Honda’s legendary CR750 and the TT race bikes of the seventies...
No it doesn’t have a headlight. No it doesn’t have indicators, a rearview mirror or a stop light. No it’s...
The build started when a client came to Marcos looking for something “out of the norm” that could double as...
Another Cafe Racer fro Garage Company. This time it’s a no fuss Triumph conversion. I love a good rat bike...
In Cafe Racer terms the Triton was the ride of choice for Rockers of the 60’s and 70’s. The combination...
“My main goal was performance and low-key style. Most of the modifications made decreased the Triumph’s weight and added to...
Beautiful Cafe Racer, motorcycle racing, classic bike and two wheel lifestyle shots from Zebra in a Box....
It’s a beautiful thing to see a custom build turn out just as it had been envisaged. A lot of...
It’s not a Cafe Racer but this Triumph Bobber in my opinion is freakin awesome. Beautifully clean and simple. The...
The donor for the project was Jean-Francois’ own 2008 Triumph 1050 Speed Triple. Although his plan was to add bodywork to the...
This is a a fully customized 2010 Triumph Bonneville street scrambler which features a bespoke paintwork and numerous creative modifications....
Since 2011 Bologna, Italy has been home to Hook Motors, a “lifestyle store” aimed at those who appreciate passion, elegance...
Kyle and Tyler Malinky of Low Brow Customs could still be considered the new kids on the block at Bonneville...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
Alongside Harley Davidson‘s Sportster the Triumph Bonneville is arguably the most customised motorcycle ever made. We’ve featured countless Bonneville cafe...
I just stumbled across these “exclusive” shots of one of Wrench Monkees latest builds on the Hook Motors blog. Starting life...
The term sigma is used to describe a non-conformist individual. Someone who identifies as an outlier and does things their...
Another Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has wrapped up and the web is starting to buzz with photos and videos...
One of the trademarks of Tamarit Motorcycles is that their only constant is change. With a portfolio fast approaching 100...
Let’s face it – 2020 wasn’t the best year to be releasing a new motorcycle. Heck, it wasn’t a good...
“We are fetishists.
We worship speed. We adore motorcycles.” Kalup is a new brand/breed of motorcycle riding gear from the...
“Faster, faster, faster,until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death” Earlier this year the Lowbrow Customs crew made...
Cosmetic Specification: Handmade ‘Slippery Sam’ polished aluminium fuel tank. (Supplied by T A Baker Tanks, Wales.) Alloy Monza fuel cap....
So you wanna buy a spanking new motorcycle to ride around town and make it without having to touch your...
It’s been a while since I’ve paid Japan a visit on the site, but this beauty of a Bobber from...
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed...
In 1969 Triumph motorcycles took out first, second and third places in the Thruxton 500 mile endurance race. 35 years...
“Designed to appeal to a new generation of motorcyclists looking for a new interpretation on the classic, vintage cafe racer,...
The 2011 Melbourne Mods vs Rockers annual ride has been and gone. The event was a huge success with around...
“The Street Twin is our most contemporary, fun and accessible new Bonneville” – Triumph Motorcycles The Street Twin is the...
“We had a client from Perth in Australia contact us after he saw a picture of our Bronco Racer” recalls...
For custom motorcycle builders making ends meet is a tough gig. Sometimes it takes more than just waiting for customers...
The 1200CC Triumph Speed Twin is the newest addition to Hinkley’s Modern Classic range. So far we’ve seen very few...
Living in a big city can make it difficult for anyone wanting to customise their own bike. It was one...
The damage to Mixy’s Triumph left it inoperable with the tank smashed, side covers badly gouged and the front end...
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
There’s no denying the Triumph Thruxton R is a great looking bit of kit. When the Hinkley team created a...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
Looking back over the past decade of publishing this website I can’t think of a year that offered more exciting...
Hammarhead industries have been having some fun with a video camera and released this teaser for a video titled Pier...
Last week I featured the Tridays 12 Triumph Bonneville by Free Spirits Racing Components. What I neglected to mention in...
Ask anyone who’s ever tried. Running a successful custom motorcycle shop is no easy feat. Now imagine only having 2...
Brady Young at Seaweed and Gravel in Encinitas, California, transformed a 1973 Triumph T140V Bonneville into a stripped-down cafe racer....
Russia’s not just the home of borscht, vodka and Oscarworthy dashcam footage. In recent years there’s been some stellar motorcycle...
Here’s a 3 part video series showing the original build process at Triumph Motorcyces. Triumph started in 1902 and even...
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