Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
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.
In the Tamarit Motorcycle catalog of more than 180 bolt on parts, you’ll find everything from fenders to seat cowls. Developing said...
Bosozoku biker gangs once ruled the streets of Japan, these days though they are more of a nuisance than anything...
Triumph Motorcycles has been a pioneer of the modern classic segment for decades. Their motorcycles are styled after iconic models...
I just stumbled across these “exclusive” shots of one of Wrench Monkees latest builds on the Hook Motors blog. Starting life...
Living in a big city can make it difficult for anyone wanting to customise their own bike. It was one...
This week I headed back to my home town of Perth to celebrate my Gran’s (or should Super Gran’s) 100th...
I’m in London for the unveiling of the 2016 updated Triumph Classics range. Over the past few days we’ve been...
In Cafe Racer terms the Triton was the ride of choice for Rockers of the 60’s and 70’s. The combination...
In this third and final instalment on Blacktrack Motors BT02 Triumph ‘Thruxman’, we learn about the final build stage. Sacha Lakic...
Aside from being the most iconic of all Cafe Racers, what really makes the Triton special is how it came...
If you’re on the lookout for a donor bike for you next cafe racer build have you considered a tourer?...
I don’t know about you but when I was a kid if I went anywhere near my Dad’s car with...
Medusa Fabrication is a small 3 man workshop run by two fabricators/blacksmiths (Chad & Theo) and a mechanic (Tyler). Out...
When it comes to building a cafe racer, no other marque is better suited than Triumph Motorcycles. This is of...
Here’s the latest custom motorcycle build from the new Deus ex Machina in Venice, USA. The modern Triumph Bonneville has...
Being a cruiser-style bike the Triumph Adventurers has somewhat of a laid back stance. To even out the bikes stance...
There’s no denying the Triumph Thruxton R is a great looking bit of kit. When the Hinkley team created a...
Is it just me or are Heiwa the epitome of ‘can do no wrong’ custom motorcycle building. Out of their tiny workshop...
With over a million Instagram followers ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’ (aka CROIG) have one of the world’s biggest social motorcycle...
Triumph has well and truly hit the nail on the head with their new Modern Classics range. The British manufacturer...
The term sigma is used to describe a non-conformist individual. Someone who identifies as an outlier and does things their...
The best motorcycle in the world! A bloody bold statement from Triumph motorcycles and a totally ridiculous scenario. I love...
An 8 hour round trip doesn’t sound like all that much if you’re on your way to buy your dream...
Another Cafe Racer fro Garage Company. This time it’s a no fuss Triumph conversion. I love a good rat bike...
I’m a sucker for retro fairings. I’m obsessed with Honda’s legendary CR750 and the TT race bikes of the seventies...
What better way to kick off a new year of cafe racers than with a classic? This Triton cafe racer...
For custom motorcycle builders making ends meet is a tough gig. Sometimes it takes more than just waiting for customers...
And here I was thinking the best thing to come out of Belgium was chocolates and Jean Claude Van Damme!...
There are plenty of custom motorcycles born of mixed parentage. Some should never have been conceived and yet others like...
Let’s face it – 2020 wasn’t the best year to be releasing a new motorcycle. Heck, it wasn’t a good...
This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
Back in the early two thousands, Steampunk was all the rage. Popularised by films like Sky Captain and the World...
The Triumph Thruxton R pays homage to the iconic British motorcycles of the 1960s, embodying the café racer style with...
Prior to Hinckley releasing their acclaimed water-cooled Bonnevilles they’d had a great run with their air-cooled predecessors. Despite not offering...
For a designer who’s range of clothing has had such an enormous impact on men’s fashion I am disgusted by...
Italian workshop Cafe Twin’s last Cafe Racer film “Passo a due” lead us on a serene lap of Rome, past...
On the back of the release of Cafe Twins short film “Milonga” I’ve got an exclusive look at the...
Is it possible to improve on perfection? After spending some time in the saddle of a Thruxton R you could...
Triumph has released details of their 2009 Modern Classics range and there are a few surprising changes. Firstly they will...
Before anyone starts screaming bloody murder, yes, we realise a cafe racer with a sidecar doesn’t make a lot of...
So you wanna buy a spanking new motorcycle to ride around town and make it without having to touch your...
The world’s biggest Triumph motorcycle focused event ‘Tridays’ celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Spanning 3 days the Austrian based...
Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all...
Before the “new wave” custom motorcycle scene and websites like this existed, custom builders like Nicola Martini (aka Mr Martini)...
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At the heart of the Triton is a special blend of Triumph engineering. A ’61 Pre Unit 650cc engine was...
“Triumph has a glorious racing history” explained Matthias Becker of Hanse Qustom in Hamburg, Germany. “The ‘Shady Sam‘ is our...
“Designed to appeal to a new generation of motorcyclists looking for a new interpretation on the classic, vintage cafe racer,...
One of the perks of running a custom motorcycle website like ‘Return of the Café Racers’ is being invited to...
We have to say readers rides have quickly become our favourite addition to the site in years. we’ve been overwhelmed...
Got a spare $45,000 (or more) and the desire to own two race bred Tritons? I just stumbled across...
The year is 1954 and 15 year old drag racer Bobby Sirkegian positions his ’51 Triumph Thunderbird alongside a souped-up,...
I hate to admit it but it’s been a while since I’ve posted a featherbed on the site! This...
As featured on Cafe Racer TV, The Crampton Classic. A production dream that ended as a single concept bike being...
In 1969 Triumph motorcycles took out first, second and third places in the Thruxton 500 mile endurance race. 35 years...
Beautiful Cafe Racer, motorcycle racing, classic bike and two wheel lifestyle shots from Zebra in a Box....
For years the de facto choice when building a cafe racer was the air-cooled, 865cc Triumph Bonneville. With very few...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
A while back I posted a preview of Pier 18, a video that was in production featuring Hammerhead Industries much...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
The Japanese custom automotive scene is bursting with unbound creativity and world-class craftsmanship. So for a photographer whose passion lies...
It feels like only yesterday that Tamarit Motorcycles was celebrating its 50th build. Today the Spanish powerhouse workshop is about...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
One of the trademarks of Tamarit Motorcycles is that their only constant is change. With a portfolio fast approaching 100...
Two bikes in two days finished in beige and numbered 13…crazy! There’s two kinds of motorcycle entusiast who will never...
When I’m not obsessing over motorcycles or writing features like this I like to watch people building things on Youtube....
Look at those…prices! Back when men were men and scantily clad women were every advertisers secret weapon (not much has...
Nicola Martini, aka Mr Martini, aka the Mad Hatter, is an Italian custom bike builder, restauranteur and retailer. The self-proclaimed...
I often wonder what the guys who run the custom motorcycle workshops ride. You’ll see plenty of photos of their...
“We had a client from Perth in Australia contact us after he saw a picture of our Bronco Racer” recalls...
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when building your own Cafe Racer, or any style of custom motorcycle for...
Some nice footage of the new Norton Commando in action alongside the Triumph’s “modern classic” Bonneville with a quick review...
Revisiting an old piece of work can be a cathartic experience. Identifying past mistakes, comparing your old skills to your...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles has added yet another thoroughbred to their 170-strong stable, the ‘Black Dragon’. This heavily redesigned Triumph...
Getting ready to hit the sack and see off another great weekend. Thank you God, mother nature, global warming or...
If you’re a Triumph owner living in Europe and you want to modify your bike you’re spoilt for options. There’s...
Triumph nailed the brief with the Scrambler 1200. The motorcycling press lauded the Brits’ ability to combine premium offroad functionality into...
If you don’t already have Le Container in your bookmarks or on your Blog roll you soon will. This is...
Some of the biggest news in the motorcycle industry this week was the unveiling of 2 all-new models in the...
When Dimitri Coste isn’t out photographing beautiful fashion models on Parisian catwalks he’s probably blasting his way around the countryside...
At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
“The Street Twin is our most contemporary, fun and accessible new Bonneville” – Triumph Motorcycles The Street Twin is the...
This week’s Sunday Screening was produced by French moto-apparel brand Age of Glory. ‘Escape the City Limits’ celebrates the companies...
Not only do the Tarantulas have the coolest branding in the custom motorcycle building world, they can also build a...
Here’s an excert from Triumph’s News page regarding the 2009 Bonnies… “Triumph’s Bonneville range has also been given a serious...
“My main goal was performance and low-key style. Most of the modifications made decreased the Triumph’s weight and added to...
The Super Rat Trident Cafe Racer was recently shot by Chad De Rosa for Cafe Racer magazine. Have a drool...
Here’s a little something to get you through another night glued to the couch. Our latest instalment of the Sunday...
Kyle and Tyler Malinky of Low Brow Customs could still be considered the new kids on the block at Bonneville...
In 2020, Triumph released the most powerful model in the history of the Modern Classic range. The Thruxton RS offers...
The Speedmaster: one of the most original custom conversions of a modern Triumph I have seen in some time. ...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Custom motorcycle builders know all about the obstacles that can get in the way during a build. Unfortunately for Denver...
Looking back over the past decade of publishing this website I can’t think of a year that offered more exciting...
I think the term ‘patina’ is often misused in the custom world. Nowadays it seems to be applied to any...
Despite it’s torrid sales history the Trident was a magnificent motorcycle. Its engine performed incredibly, its frame provided track worthy...
