Back in September last year, I posted a series of Paparazzi photos of Keira Knightly atop this customised Ducati 750SS...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
Icon 1000 has just unveiled their newest range of riding gear and with it comes a new website and more...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
Workhorse Speedshop attempts a land speed record on the frozen surface of the world’s deepest lake and we join the...
Last week I featured the Tridays 12 Triumph Bonneville by Free Spirits Racing Components. What I neglected to mention in...
Feast your eyes on Jay LaRossa’s 1978 Yamaha SR500 “Solus” in this short video by Ricki Bedenbaugh. This video reminds me of...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
Italian workshop Cafe Twin’s last Cafe Racer film “Passo a due” lead us on a serene lap of Rome, past...
The Speedmaster: one of the most original custom conversions of a modern Triumph I have seen in some time. ...
Another work of art from the master of metal, Shinya Kimura. Looking at the picture blow I’m gonna have to...
This Cafe Racer built by Hardcore Svenmeister Customs is named simply Number 8. Number 8 is based on a 1980...
HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
It’s not often that I feature Bobbers on the site and even less often that I feature custom motorcycles from...
Our friends over at Cognito Moto have been toiling away on their latest custom BMW R75 project. The project was...
Just in time for the Wheels & Waves festival in France, Holographic Hammer have unveiled their latest creation and it’s...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
Another Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has wrapped up and the web is starting to buzz with photos and videos...
“Years ago I rode a ’72 Yamaha XS650 from California to Sturgis. I was wearing a Walmart rain suit in...
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
If you haven’t already seen Brit Town the following video containing the first 10 minutes of the documentary style film...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
No matter how much purists proclaim that a Harley based Cafe Racer motorcycle is nonsense they are still going to...
When someone says they’ve been bitten by the motorcycle bug they usually mean that they have developed an obsession with...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
Great bikes should be ridden. Matt built his Triumph Trophy cafe racer as a tribute to a motorcycle once ridden...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
Makes me want to tear down the freeway tonight… lossaengineering.com...
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
This year at the Bonneville Salt Flats the Low Brow Customs team turned up with a dual engine Triumph named...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
Here’s a great segment from the cutting room floor of Cafe Racer TV. In this online episode they reveal the...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
Built by Mean Machines in Sydney this 2008 Triumph Bonneville Cafe Racer named “Big Chill” is currently for sale. With...
This might not be the first time you’ve seen the Pup by UK based workshop, Old Empire Motorcycles. It was...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
“It’s given me an appreciation for doing things more gracefully. It keeps me learning and keeps me coming back,” says...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
“Funny thing about motorcycles, when you get one, you want two. When you get two, you want ten. Then one...
Anyone wanting to build a custom motorcycle and living in a home with limited space understands how frustrating it can....
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
This week’s Sunday Screening was produced by French moto-apparel brand Age of Glory. ‘Escape the City Limits’ celebrates the companies...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
“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...
To follow up on my post about the street-legal Tron Light Cycles by Parker Brothers Choppers, I dug up these...
Pirelli’s MT60 RS was Ducati’s tyre of choice for their new Scrambler. The super-moto/recreation style pattern of the MT60 RS...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
When it comes to selecting the best factory-built Cafe Racer it looks like Royal Enfield’s Continental GT could take out...
The Mistress was commissioned by Mistress Gentlemens Motorcycle Club a motorcycle club based in Lisbon. The club allows members to...
To complete my coverage of the Tridays 12 & Tridays 12.2 custom Triumph Bonnevilles by Free Spirits Racing Components I...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
On the back of the 2012 Speed Week here’s a great story about one of the salts superstars, the Gyronaut...
I’ve been following the development of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 Cafe Racer closely since it was showcased at...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
You may remember this amazing Trident Cafe Racer from an old post I did on the site (or pretty much...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
What we love most about motorcycle lovers is how obsessive they are when it comes to anything with two wheels....
Like most of the motorcycle community I was left a little confused after the recent release of Belstaff’s ‘Outlaws’ short...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
Just got home after spending the day out with the guys from Fuel Tank TV and Christian from Modern Motorcycles....
I just stumbled across this video interview with Roland Sands discussing his 2013 RSD line of apparel. In the video...
The year is 1954 and 15 year old drag racer Bobby Sirkegian positions his ’51 Triumph Thunderbird alongside a souped-up,...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
For the US release of David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, actress Rooney Mara has done away with...
The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich....
My favourite ongoing series of custom motorcycle builds has just added 2 new “Retrograde Engineered” beasts to their line up....
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
As someone who has had countless trips along the windy, 172km pass Chris shares a few words of wisdom around...
Shiroh Nakajima is the custom motorcycle engineer and CEO behind Japanese workshop Ritmo Sereno. In this short film Shiroh explains...
It’s one thing to see a motorcycle roll out of a factory but when you get to see some of...
Quite possibly the coolest looking track bike available, NCR’s New Blue. Weighs about the same as your average 250cc and...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
While Yamaha has previously focused on customising bikes from their Sports Heritage range during the Yardbuilt series, Faster Sons will...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
I’ve worked on my fair share of custom builds to know that things can get a little stressful. When I...
