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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.

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Rúbrica Thruxton 900 by Tamarit

In life, the best advice you will get will comes from friends. After all, if you can’t trust your friends,...
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Unabashed Brit – Hidemo Triumph Bobber

As the world struggles to regain some form of normality after the pandemic – we’re beginning to see the return...
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Top 10 Triumph Cafe Racer Motorcycles

When it comes to building a cafe racer, no other marque is better suited than Triumph Motorcycles. This is of...
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Renatide 74 – Tamarit Thruxton RS

Let’s face it – 2020 wasn’t the best year to be releasing a new motorcycle. Heck, it wasn’t a good...
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Highly Caffeinated – The Fastest Cafe Racers of 2021

“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
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Hopped up Hinckley – Tomas Wrede Triumph Sprint

At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
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Valquiria – Tamarit Triumph Bobber Black

Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
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Classic Touch – Unikat Triumph Thruxton 1200

Triumph Motorcycles range of Modern Classics is arguably the best mix of modern technology and classic style money can (currently)...
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Beijing Bonnie – Mandrill Garage Triumph T100

Despite the clear improvements and benefits of the newer water-cooled models, the air-cooled Triumph Bonneville T100 is destined to be...
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So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
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Rejuvenated Rickman – Larry Maas Triumph T120TT

Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas  This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
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SEA POWER: Bandit9’s Triumph-Engined ‘Supermarine’ Custom Racer

‘Having the right tools for the job,’ is a fairly tired saying—but the basic idea behind it applies to a...
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Special Edition – 2022 Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up

Triumph Motorcycles have been adding a myriad of updates and special editions to their 2022 Modern Classic lineup. We’ve seen...
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The Top 10 Cafe Racers of 2021

Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
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Immaculate Execution – Weiss Performance Bonneville 1200 Cafe Racer

It’s not often you hear of people fulfilling their childhood “When I grow up I want to be …” career...
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Big Bob – Mr Martini Triumph Rocket 3

Nicola Martini, the man behind Italy’s Special Mr Martini motorcycle workshop, restaurant and retail store, isn’t the shy type. For...
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Hand Crafted Racing Machines: Alp Racing Killa Bee Land Speed Racer

In 2011 a self-confessed motorcycle nerd and his fashion model girlfriend took part in their first land speed trials event...
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Art Deco & Gold Teeth: Barry Weiss’s Dental Debutante is a Triumph

If there’s one thing I love about my job, it’s picking the brains of the diverse handful of people that...
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All in: Tamarit’s 120 Monaco Thruxton 900

It feels like only yesterday that Tamarit Motorcycles was celebrating its 50th build. Today the Spanish powerhouse workshop is about...
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Still Crazy After 20 Years: Mr Martini’s Super Cooper Adventurer 900

Before the “new wave” custom motorcycle scene and websites like this existed, custom builders like Nicola Martini (aka Mr Martini)...
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Bike Of The Day: TCD Thruxton 900

Built by Moscow’s TCD (short for Timokhin Custom Design), this one-off Thruxton was commissioned by a client who works in aviation...
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Bike Of The Day: 1968 Triumph Rickman 750 Cafe Racer

Rickman Motorcycles was a British motorcycle chassis manufacturer established by the Rickman brothers from 1960 to 1975. Their frames were...
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Bike Of The Day: 2008 Triumph Thruxton 900 – Deus Customs

This customized 2008 Triumph Thruxton 900 ‘café’ bike was originally built for Dare Jennings, the founder of Deus Customs. The...
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Bike Of The Day: 2010 Triumph Bonneville Scrambler Custom

This is a a fully customized 2010 Triumph Bonneville street scrambler which features a bespoke paintwork and numerous creative modifications....
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Stuff Legends Are Made Of: IMB14 Triumph TT Hammerhead

Revisiting an old piece of work can be a cathartic experience. Identifying past mistakes, comparing your old skills to your...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom 2011 Triumph Street Triple 675

This 2011 Triumph Street Triple 675 received modifications from Jett Design and Motorelic, resulting in a “lightweight race-inspired build” that...
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Bike Of The Day: Triumph Scrambler Sidecar Cafe Racer By Purpose Built Moto

Before anyone starts screaming bloody murder, yes, we realise a cafe racer with a sidecar doesn’t make a lot of...
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Bike Of The Day: Emerald By Tamarit Motorcycles

Located in Spain, Tamarit specializes in meticulously handcrafting custom motorcycles that are all based on the twin-cylinder models found in...
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2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Triumph Scrambler 400 X

Some of the biggest news in the motorcycle industry this week was the unveiling of 2 all-new models in the...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom Triumph “TT Deluxe”

This Triumph motorcycle has undergone a cafe racer-style transformation, skillfully executed by Jeremy Cupp of LC Fabrications in Grottoes, Virginia....
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The Lone Wolf: Tamarit Motorcycles Sigma T100

The term sigma is used to describe a non-conformist individual. Someone who identifies as an outlier and does things their...
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Bike Of The Day: 2016 Triumph Thruxton R Custom

The Triumph Thruxton R pays homage to the iconic British motorcycles of the 1960s, embodying the café racer style with...
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Bike Of The Day: 1973 Triumph T140V Bonneville 750 Custom

Brady Young at Seaweed and Gravel in Encinitas, California, transformed a 1973 Triumph T140V Bonneville into a stripped-down cafe racer....
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One Four One: Tamarit Motorcycles Triumph Thruxton 1200 R

Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all...
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Bike Of The Day: 2015 Triumph Bonneville T100 Custom

Built for professional surfer Chippa Wilson, the Beach Sled was designed to be a versatile motorcycle for both adventurous pursuits...
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Bike Of The Day: 2019 Triumph Bobber Black – Down & Out Custom

Down & Out Motorcycles of Yorkshire, renowned for their bespoke Triumphs, have tastefully customized this Bobber Black. The distinguished builders,...
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The Bellydancer: Mellow Motorcycles Thruxton RS

Mellow Motorcycles first appeared on the European custom scene in 2016. They gained our attention due to their tendency to...
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Smooth & Delicate: Tamarit Thruxton ‘Black Dragon’

Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles has added yet another thoroughbred to their 170-strong stable, the ‘Black Dragon’. This heavily redesigned Triumph...
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Scrambler²: Tamarit gives the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE a facelift

Triumph nailed the brief with the Scrambler 1200. The motorcycling press lauded the Brits’ ability to combine premium offroad functionality into...
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Back in Black: K-Speed Triumph Speed 400 cafe racer

Triumph Motorcycles has been a pioneer of the modern classic segment for decades. Their motorcycles are styled after iconic models...
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Regal Racer: Marc’s Triumph Bonneville T100

Marc Benoist has always been passionate about motorcycles. A longtime hobbyist motorcycle builder, Marc’s attention to detail and love for...
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