Shiroh Nakajima is the custom motorcycle engineer and CEO behind Japanese workshop Ritmo Sereno. In this short film Shiroh explains...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
If you’re a cashed-up Tron Legacy nerd or happen to have a spare $50k to spend on a new toy...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
Icon 1000 has just unveiled their newest range of riding gear and with it comes a new website and more...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
Firstly a design was rendered in conjunction with Oberdan Bezzi Design which took styling cues from the Yamaha FZ750, a...
Next week the Salt Flats of Bonneville, Utah will play host to the 2012 Bonneville Speed Week, “the world’s fastest speed...
“Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the...
It’s one thing to see a motorcycle roll out of a factory but when you get to see some of...
Sweatpants Media have released a video of the Technics Harley Sportster Cafe Racer I featured a few weeks back. Built...
Along with the shots of the fairing Junior also sent a couple of detail images to reveal even more...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
Another Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has wrapped up and the web is starting to buzz with photos and videos...
HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
“Faster, faster, faster,until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death” Earlier this year the Lowbrow Customs crew made...
When it comes to selecting the best factory-built Cafe Racer it looks like Royal Enfield’s Continental GT could take out...
I’ve watched Ad Hoc Cafe Racers evolve since featuring one of their very first builds back in 2012. Frontman David González has...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich....
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
This might not be the first time you’ve seen the Pup by UK based workshop, Old Empire Motorcycles. It was...
“And now for something completely different” Just when I thought I’d seen every type of custom motorcycle there is,...
Not content with simply building a tidy Yamaha SR based Cafe Racer, the crew at Rocker Classic Cycles decided to...
Feast your eyes on Jay LaRossa’s 1978 Yamaha SR500 “Solus” in this short video by Ricki Bedenbaugh. This video reminds me of...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
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...
No matter how much purists proclaim that a Harley based Cafe Racer motorcycle is nonsense they are still going to...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
What’s worse than being stuck indoors for days on end? Not being able to ride your motorcycle! Here’s another edition...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
The 2011 Barber vintage festival has been and gone and was by all accounts a huge success. The Cafe Racer...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
Before the Wrenchmonkees customised Harley XL was shipped off to it’s owner in Dakar the guys threw together this nice...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
The quality of the home built Cafe Racers being submitted by our readers continues to astound us. This exceptional bike...
You may remember this amazing Trident Cafe Racer from an old post I did on the site (or pretty much...
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
Just got home after spending the day out with the guys from Fuel Tank TV and Christian from Modern Motorcycles....
Here’s a great segment from the cutting room floor of Cafe Racer TV. In this online episode they reveal the...
Like most of the motorcycle community I was left a little confused after the recent release of Belstaff’s ‘Outlaws’ short...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
Just after the release of the Tron Legacy movie I posted about the street-legal Tron Lightcycle by Parker Brothers Choppers....
The second instalment of the Southsider MC’s “Wheels and Waves” festival took place on the 13th – 16th of June in Biarritz,...
If you’re into motorcycles and you haven’t heard of Max Hazan you’ve probably been on a solo trip in the...
Anyone wanting to build a custom motorcycle and living in a home with limited space understands how frustrating it can....
Last month Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney unveiled their stunning R Nine T Cafe Racer, the ‘Henirich Maneuver’. Unfortunately...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
Doing what you love inspires. A simple statement that stands true in every walk of life. We R Winning is...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
Last week I featured the Tridays 12 Triumph Bonneville by Free Spirits Racing Components. What I neglected to mention in...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
Built by Mean Machines in Sydney this 2008 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer named “Big Chill” is currently for sale. With...
Hammarhead industries have been having some fun with a video camera and released this teaser for a video titled Pier...
Finally the wait is over and the Chanel COCO Mademoiselle short film/commercial is out. The 3 minute 20 second film...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
If you’re a fan of drift racing the name Nigel Petrie is sure to ring a bell. His ‘Engineered to...
From ancient feudal empires to an industrial revolution within the space of a generation, there is something about the Japanese...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
Cafe Twin presents Passo a due a short film by Aurelio Vindigni Ricca, Enrica Citoni, Bruno Brunetta cinematography & editing...
Quite possibly the coolest looking track bike available, NCR’s New Blue. Weighs about the same as your average 250cc and...
A while back I posted a preview of Pier 18, a video that was in production featuring Hammerhead Industries much...
I’ve been following the development of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 Cafe Racer closely since it was showcased at...
This week’s Sunday Screening was produced by French moto-apparel brand Age of Glory. ‘Escape the City Limits’ celebrates the companies...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
Why let a little Snow stop you from getting out on your motorcycle? Here’s Blitz motorcycles solution to your winter blues....
Another work of art from the master of metal, Shinya Kimura. Looking at the picture blow I’m gonna have to...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
As someone who has had countless trips along the windy, 172km pass Chris shares a few words of wisdom around...
I’ve worked on my fair share of custom builds to know that things can get a little stressful. When I...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
After literally killing his Kawasaki KLR650 Fort Nine’s “tell it like it is” vlogger Ryan Kluftinger has resurrected the bike in...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...