Not content with simply building a tidy Yamaha SR based Cafe Racer, the crew at Rocker Classic Cycles decided to...
Vests haven’t previously played a role in my wardrobe of motorcycle gear. The fact that I spent most of my...
“It’s given me an appreciation for doing things more gracefully. It keeps me learning and keeps me coming back,” says...
Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
Honda CB750 “Cold bitch” More home built Cafe Racers sent in by our talented readers. Thanks for sharing your motorcycles...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
Produced by Aussie filmmaker Cam Elkins, he is reaching out to riders in Sydney to share their own experiences in...
HUCKBERRY ESSENTIAL EDC KIT The ultimate keyring accessory. This handy little set of tools includes basic items to help you fix...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Before the Wrenchmonkees customised Harley XL was shipped off to it’s owner in Dakar the guys threw together this nice...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
We’ve always found video to be one of the most inspiring forms of media. Over the years we’ve seen some...
After literally killing his Kawasaki KLR650 Fort Nine’s “tell it like it is” vlogger Ryan Kluftinger has resurrected the bike in...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
Here’s a great segment from the cutting room floor of Cafe Racer TV. In this online episode they reveal the...
Just got home after spending the day out with the guys from Fuel Tank TV and Christian from Modern Motorcycles....
The 2011 Barber vintage festival has been and gone and was by all accounts a huge success. The Cafe Racer...
“Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the...
Shiroh Nakajima is the custom motorcycle engineer and CEO behind Japanese workshop Ritmo Sereno. In this short film Shiroh explains...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
We are pleased to showcase another set of readers rides for the month of October. Amazing garage built Cafe Racers...
Another Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has wrapped up and the web is starting to buzz with photos and videos...
Over the last few days the Wrenchmonkees have released a 3 part video series based on a trip they completed...
Just after the release of the Tron Legacy movie I posted about the street-legal Tron Lightcycle by Parker Brothers Choppers....
Workhorse Speedshop attempts a land speed record on the frozen surface of the world’s deepest lake and we join the...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
While Yamaha has previously focused on customising bikes from their Sports Heritage range during the Yardbuilt series, Faster Sons will...
A few weeks back I posted the Ellaspede custom Honda CB350 and it went down a treat. Today we this...
This week’s Sunday Screening was produced by French moto-apparel brand Age of Glory. ‘Escape the City Limits’ celebrates the companies...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
I’ve been following the development of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 Cafe Racer closely since it was showcased at...
This year at the Bonneville Salt Flats the Low Brow Customs team turned up with a dual engine Triumph named...
Roland Sands Designs are continuing to expand on their range of riding gear in 2013 with a handful of new...
I’ve watched Ad Hoc Cafe Racers evolve since featuring one of their very first builds back in 2012. Frontman David González has...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
Now despite the price tag, when it comes to storage there’s not much that the Speedway can offer over a...
A while back I posted a preview of Pier 18, a video that was in production featuring Hammerhead Industries much...
My favourite ongoing series of custom motorcycle builds has just added 2 new “Retrograde Engineered” beasts to their line up....
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
The Milan motorcycle show (EICMA) has grown to be one of the worlds premiere motorcycle events. With many manufacturers showcasing...
After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
“And now for something completely different” Just when I thought I’d seen every type of custom motorcycle there is,...
In the winter of 2001 M3 Racing factory in Hawley, Minnesota hand built 4 replica Honda CR750 racers. Each of the...
Anyone wanting to build a custom motorcycle and living in a home with limited space understands how frustrating it can....
I wonder if it goes as hard as it sounds?...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
From ancient feudal empires to an industrial revolution within the space of a generation, there is something about the Japanese...
Great bikes should be ridden. Matt built his Triumph Trophy cafe racer as a tribute to a motorcycle once ridden...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
On the back of the 2012 Speed Week here’s a great story about one of the salts superstars, the Gyronaut...
It’s great to see another well known motorcycle gear brand recognising riders desire for good looking riding gear but I...
Another cool motorcycling video brought to you by The Selvedge Yard. If you can get past the Bourne Identity-esque erratic...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
Not only do the Iron & Resin crew know how to design some pretty cool threads they also build slick...
“Years ago I rode a ’72 Yamaha XS650 from California to Sturgis. I was wearing a Walmart rain suit in...
What’s worse than being stuck indoors for days on end? Not being able to ride your motorcycle! Here’s another edition...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
The quality of the home built Cafe Racers being submitted by our readers continues to astound us. This exceptional bike...
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
The Mistress was commissioned by Mistress Gentlemens Motorcycle Club a motorcycle club based in Lisbon. The club allows members to...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
Cafe Twin presents Passo a due a short film by Aurelio Vindigni Ricca, Enrica Citoni, Bruno Brunetta cinematography & editing...
“We are inspired by the engineers, racers, tuners, and builders that have gone before us and brought the sport to...
Icon 1000 has just unveiled their newest range of riding gear and with it comes a new website and more...
As someone who has had countless trips along the windy, 172km pass Chris shares a few words of wisdom around...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
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 second instalment of the Southsider MC’s “Wheels and Waves” festival took place on the 13th – 16th of June in Biarritz,...
Italian workshop Cafe Twin’s last Cafe Racer film “Passo a due” lead us on a serene lap of Rome, past...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
Doing what you love inspires. A simple statement that stands true in every walk of life. We R Winning is...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
After the release of the Norton 961 Commando in 2009 MCN decided to pull together some of the best “off the...
Feast your eyes on Jay LaRossa’s 1978 Yamaha SR500 “Solus” in this short video by Ricki Bedenbaugh. This video reminds me of...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
If you haven’t already seen Brit Town the following video containing the first 10 minutes of the documentary style film...
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...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
What we love most about motorcycle lovers is how obsessive they are when it comes to anything with two wheels....
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
Here’s a little something to get you through another night glued to the couch. Our latest instalment of the Sunday...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
Why let a little Snow stop you from getting out on your motorcycle? Here’s Blitz motorcycles solution to your winter blues....
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
50cc’s! Hmm doesn’t sound that cool to me you say. Well check out the pics… and not only does the...
Bandit films and Fuel Tank TV have released the full version of their profiler video showcasing the work of custom...
If you’re into motorcycles and you haven’t heard of Max Hazan you’ve probably been on a solo trip in the...
Each year more than 100,000 riders gather at 650 locations around the world to ride as one. The majority of...
Next week the Salt Flats of Bonneville, Utah will play host to the 2012 Bonneville Speed Week, “the world’s fastest speed...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
