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Moto Guzzi is the oldest European manufacturer in continuous motorcycle production. In 2021 the Italian manufacturer celebrated its 100th birthday...
Since 1963 Kawasaki Motorcycle Co. has introduced a plethora of technological innovations which have gone on to become industry standards....
It’s that time of year again when I look back over the past 12 months of articles and somehow pick...
Over a century ago Michio Suzuki formed the company that is today known as Suzuki Motor Corp. Originally Michio found...
Royal Enfield lays claim to being the “oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production” and they know a thing or...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
Let’s not beat around the bush. The motorcycles built by Harley Davidson have never been hot favourites in the cafe...
When it comes to building a cafe racer, no other marque is better suited than Triumph Motorcycles. This is of...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or not there’s something special about the Italian marque. In fact, some hold the Ducati...
Thanks to their continued support of custom workshops, Yamaha Motorcycles have played an integral role in the growth of the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’ve just finished sifting through the past 12 months of articles to...
As the world’s largest producer of motorcycles, it comes as no surprise that Honda cafe racer builds are commonplace here...
That’s a wrap for another year of cafe racer coverage from around the globe. This year was Return of the...
There are few motorcycle engines as iconic as BMW Motorrad’s flat twin ‘Boxer’. Renowned for their bulletproof reliability the Boxer...
The list consists of 5 motorcycles built by professional workshops and 5 by backyard builders. In many ways, this is...
Whether you’re building a cafe racer from scratch or turning your current ride into a future work of art, any...
The greatest gift a father can give his son is to believe in him. Wido Veldkamp is an industrial design...
During the mid-70s, the Yamaha RD400 was the ultimate middleweight sport bike. Known for its explosive power and lightweight frame...
The allure of vintage motorcycles lies in their storied past. Often those stories began on the race track where a...
This stunning Suzuki GS1000 was transformed through a two-year custom ‘restomod’ reconstruction. The frame of this unique GS1000 was developed...
Jérémie, the owner of the French workshop Jerem-Motorcycles, has only been building motorcycles for 3 years part-time. Still, he somehow...
This 1981 BMW R100RT underwent modifications, including rebuilding the air-cooled 980cc opposed twin and installing a custom quarter fairing, electrical...
The Retro Rebuilds workshop in Rockford, Michigan transformed a 1987 BMW K100LT motorcycle into a stylish cafe racer. The bike...
The transformation of this 1984 BMW K100RT into a cafe racer was a meticulous five-month project. The bike now exudes...
Introducing the BMW K1100, a remarkable cafe racer-style motorcycle that pays homage to the legendary Bavarian ‘Flying Brick’. This particular...
As we all know, the word motorcycle is a portmanteau of “motorized bicycle.” Way back at the turn of the...
Passion for motorcycles runs deep. For Ronaldo Ferreti, it’s a love affair that started during his childhood in Cuba. Surrounded...
After a 2 year hiatus, the Munich-based custom motorcycle powerhouse Diamond Atelier is back. Despite big changes in the company’s...
Upcycle Garage designed and built two cafe racers, and this custom BMW motorcycle is one of them. It was originally...
BMW Boxers have been all the rage in the custom motorcycle scene for years. Renowned for their bulletproof reliability and...
Sinroja Motorcycles is run by brothers Rahul and Birju. This bike was only the third build to roll out of...
The Kustom Moto team has transformed this 1992 BMW K1100 into a modern cafe racer, complete with a powerful 100+...
Located in New York City, The Suited Racer considers himself a ‘living piece of conceptual art’. The multidisciplinary artist creates...
Preventing your motorcycle from being stolen means outwitting would-be thieves. Sure your average thief may not be the sharpest tool...
If you’re into Hot Rods and Choppers one of the best shows on the planet to attend is without a...
Arguably the most important part of your riding gear after your helmet is your gloves. Protecting your precious digits means...
There are many factors that influence our decisions on what riding gear to wear. When it comes to motorcycle footwear,...
“The quickest, baddest production big-bore sportbike you can buy.” That’s what Motorcyclist Magazine had to say about the GSX-R 1100...
Back in 1997 Moto Guzzi celebrated their 75th anniversary with the release of a special and rather unusual motorcycle. Coined...
It makes perfect sense that one of the world’s top custom BMW motorcycle builders is based in Germany. Under the...
At first glance, you could be forgiven for assuming this custom motorcycle is based on a model from BMW Motorrad’s...
The ICON 1000 crew don’t pull any punches – from the wild graphics they emblazon on their riding gear to...
The bar has definitely been raised in the custom motorcycle scene. If you’re planning on impressing anyone a bolt-on seat,...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
Trust is one of the biggest hurdles for any business. But once it is achieved, success will follow. After amassing...
The Ducati SportClassics were well ahead of their time. But not in an engineering or performance sense. Conceived by visionary...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
Sometimes it’s a single detail that defines a build. Just one modification or handmade part that takes a custom motorcycle...
During its impressive 20-year run, there were 81 different model variations of the BMW R100. The iconic boxer has been...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
Despite the clear improvements and benefits of the newer water-cooled models, the air-cooled Triumph Bonneville T100 is destined to be...
Are you a dreamer or a doer? Prior to 2018 Marcel Galuszka would have labelled himself a dreamer. But when...
What better way to celebrate a motorcycle workshop’s 10 year anniversary than with a build that showcases everything they’re capable...
BMW’s stalwart R100 was offered in various guises from 1976 to 1996. The 980cc boxer twins made adequate power, had...
Specs Manufacturer: Icon Price (When Tested): $85.00 (USD) Colours: Black/Beige Sizes: SM to 4XL Review Date: May 2021 Introduction All...
By definition, the Kawasaki ZRX1100 is a Universal Japanese Motorcycle, otherwise referred to as standard. But in our opinion, there...
New York City is arguably the planets most influential style and culture mecca. Whatever you’re into you’re sure to find...
Some skills can take a lifetime to perfect. There are people however who seem to have a natural ability to...
This isn’t the first time we’ve featured a BMW cafe racer that’s been put together by a BMW car enthusiast....
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
Working with clients can be both challenging and rewarding. When Ønix Design’s latest customer, a doctor from Valencia, brought his...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
Melbourne is arguably the creative hub of Australia. If you’re looking for great food or a cultural experience the city...
When he’s not fabricating parts for submarines (Yes, you read that right) David Manchester is building bespoke furniture or helping...
Adrián Campos and the team at Valencia’s Bolt Motor Co. are set to finish their 50th build sometime during 2021....
I didn’t grow up in the seventies but even I know about the legendary Barry Sheene. The 1979 British Grand...
From building show cars to display at the hallowed halls of the Las Vegas Sema show to tinkering on Honda...
Christian Boosen runs 86 Gear Motorcycles, a custom motorcycle shop in Warsaw, Poland. Growing up alongside the Dutch border in...
We have a serious soft spot for BMW cafe racers but we’re also big fans of Scrambler styled Beemers. There’s...
Based on a 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 this bike is a rolling eulogy to 1970s composite creativity. During the ’60s and...
Long time friends, racers and bike builders Dominik and Havana formed their workshop, Moto Essence, back in 2015. Dominik was...
Riding gear brand Icon are, without a doubt, experts at what they do. Their motorcycle apparel has proven its ability...
For many years the United States was the biggest source of inspiration for custom motorcycle builders around the world. Then...
Despite Honda’s categorisation, we think the CB1000R Neo-Sports Cafe is anything but standard. With 143bhp on tap and radical neo-retro...
Much to the dismay of the Ducatista, we listed the Ducati Sport Classic range as one of the worst factory...
So, you want to build a cafe racer. How do you craft a stock motorcycle into a machine worthy of...
Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator. For Joe Loss of Fremantle, Western Australia it started in his teenage years when...
The purists will tell you there’s no such thing as a factory-built custom motorcycle. But if you’re not one of...
I’ve been riding in an Icon 1000 Basehawk for the past 4 years and can honestly say it’s one of...
The 2019 Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori, or EICMA as it is commonly known, is in full swing. As...
What we love most about motorcycle lovers is how obsessive they are when it comes to anything with two wheels....
Spain’s Dragon’s Motorcycles created a massive stir with just one build. Their debut creation, a glorious six-cylinder BMW KL1100LT trimmed...
How much difference can 300cc make? I made the mistake of thinking the Ducati Scrambler 1100 wasn’t much more than...
All hail the late 70’s; when men were men and motorcycles were deadly – really deadly. During the ’70s engine...
If you’re considering attempting to turn any kind of tourer into a cafe racer you’re going to have your work...
I want a Moto Guzzi. I love the simple frames, huge engines and shaft driven rear wheel. The absence of...
Mentioning Grand Tourer and cafe racer in the same sentence isn’t something you’ll see me do often. That’s because bikes...
If you ride a Ducati and don’t get tingles when you see the letters NCR it’s time for a history...
For custom motorcycle builders making ends meet is a tough gig. Sometimes it takes more than just waiting for customers...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
When a builder chooses to convert a tourer into a cafe racer it’s always a bit of a surprise to...
If your search for the perfect motorcycle backpack is coming up trumps, perhaps it’s time to change tack. This cross-body, single strap...
In the world of modern-retro motorcycles, there’s a new player who is somewhat of a black sheep. That’s mainly due...
It’s not every day you find yourself handing out an award at one of the world’s most prestigious custom automotive...
Rebuilding wrecked bikes means being prepared to take on some real challenges. When Marc Roissetter bought his Ducati Monster 1100...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
Named ‘Gunpowder’ the 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100 is the work of Benny Lombardo and Antonello Zonna of Seven Motors. After the owner explained...
