The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
What we love most about motorcycle lovers is how obsessive they are when it comes to anything with two wheels....
The year is 1954 and 15 year old drag racer Bobby Sirkegian positions his ’51 Triumph Thunderbird alongside a souped-up,...
“Years ago I rode a ’72 Yamaha XS650 from California to Sturgis. I was wearing a Walmart rain suit in...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
The 2011 Barber vintage festival has been and gone and was by all accounts a huge success. The Cafe Racer...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
Built by Mean Machines in Sydney this 2008 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer named “Big Chill” is currently for sale. With...
Why let a little Snow stop you from getting out on your motorcycle? Here’s Blitz motorcycles solution to your winter blues....
Last month Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney unveiled their stunning R Nine T Cafe Racer, the ‘Henirich Maneuver’. Unfortunately...
Check out this great video of some guys in Germany on their Board Tracker style vintage Harleys burning around a...
Next week the Salt Flats of Bonneville, Utah will play host to the 2012 Bonneville Speed Week, “the world’s fastest speed...
If you haven’t already seen Brit Town the following video containing the first 10 minutes of the documentary style film...
This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
Here’s a great segment from the cutting room floor of Cafe Racer TV. In this online episode they reveal the...
Not content with simply building a tidy Yamaha SR based Cafe Racer, the crew at Rocker Classic Cycles decided to...
Cafe Twin presents Passo a due a short film by Aurelio Vindigni Ricca, Enrica Citoni, Bruno Brunetta cinematography & editing...
Italian workshop Cafe Twin’s last Cafe Racer film “Passo a due” lead us on a serene lap of Rome, past...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
“Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
This year at the Bonneville Salt Flats the Low Brow Customs team turned up with a dual engine Triumph named...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
I’ve watched Ad Hoc Cafe Racers evolve since featuring one of their very first builds back in 2012. Frontman David González has...
Last week I featured the Tridays 12 Triumph Bonneville by Free Spirits Racing Components. What I neglected to mention in...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
Just got home after spending the day out with the guys from Fuel Tank TV and Christian from Modern Motorcycles....
The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich....
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
On the back of the 2012 Speed Week here’s a great story about one of the salts superstars, the Gyronaut...
Hammarhead industries have been having some fun with a video camera and released this teaser for a video titled Pier...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
This Cafe Racer built by Hardcore Svenmeister Customs is named simply Number 8. Number 8 is based on a 1980...
No matter how much purists proclaim that a Harley based Cafe Racer motorcycle is nonsense they are still going to...
If you’re into motorcycles and you haven’t heard of Max Hazan you’ve probably been on a solo trip in the...
Just in time for the Wheels & Waves festival in France, Holographic Hammer have unveiled their latest creation and it’s...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
“And now for something completely different” Just when I thought I’d seen every type of custom motorcycle there is,...
My favourite ongoing series of custom motorcycle builds has just added 2 new “Retrograde Engineered” beasts to their line up....
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
Finally the wait is over and the Chanel COCO Mademoiselle short film/commercial is out. The 3 minute 20 second film...
Back in September last year, I posted a series of Paparazzi photos of Keira Knightly atop this customised Ducati 750SS...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
Feast your eyes on Jay LaRossa’s 1978 Yamaha SR500 “Solus” in this short video by Ricki Bedenbaugh. This video reminds me of...
“Faster, faster, faster,until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death” Earlier this year the Lowbrow Customs crew made...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
Another Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has wrapped up and the web is starting to buzz with photos and videos...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
The Speedmaster: one of the most original custom conversions of a modern Triumph I have seen in some time. ...
A while back I posted a preview of Pier 18, a video that was in production featuring Hammerhead Industries much...
Pirelli’s MT60 RS was Ducati’s tyre of choice for their new Scrambler. The super-moto/recreation style pattern of the MT60 RS...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
The quality of the home built Cafe Racers being submitted by our readers continues to astound us. This exceptional bike...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
Shiroh Nakajima is the custom motorcycle engineer and CEO behind Japanese workshop Ritmo Sereno. In this short film Shiroh explains...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
However, it’s been his experience working as a Nurse that has helped him to always return home safe, having...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
“It’s given me an appreciation for doing things more gracefully. It keeps me learning and keeps me coming back,” says...
Veteran motorcycle tourer Alex Donnelly and his wife Ann have traveled throughout Australia on two wheels. They consider the Oxley...
As someone who has had countless trips along the windy, 172km pass Chris shares a few words of wisdom around...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
When it comes to selecting the best factory-built Cafe Racer it looks like Royal Enfield’s Continental GT could take out...
This might not be the first time you’ve seen the Pup by UK based workshop, Old Empire Motorcycles. It was...
