The world’s biggest Royal Enfield enthusiast event, the Rider Mania ‘Motoverse’, took place at the beachside state of Goa in...
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What Is It Really About? Credit: fueltank.cc So, you’re thinking about embarking on a career as a Café Racer mechanic?...
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from the visionary French designer Sacha Lakic and his Blacktrack Motors workshop. That...
Kawasaki’s ER6N first hit the streets in 2008 but the middleweight naked sports bike isn’t a motorcycle that often pops...
According to my wife, these Saint Force Armoured Jeans are the best-looking motorcycle jeans she’s seen me in. Granted she’s...
German riding gear manufacturer Loius was founded in 1938 by motorcycle mechanic Detlev Louis. Today the company is Europe’s largest...
Almost all of my 20+ years of riding have been done alone. Sounds pretty sad doesn’t it? But that doesn’t...
Giving away a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle you’ve just spent 12 months planning and building doesn’t sound all that appealing. For...
The 2017 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a British motorcycle that pays homage to the classic Norton Commando...
Liberty Harley-Davidson of Rahway, New Jersey, modified this 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750 with a shark theme. The customization includes special...
There were many great things about the eighties that are worth remembering, and equally as many that we’d happily forget....
It’s been a long time since drinks, but one of our favorite backyard builders, Steven Wilson is back! It comes...
Similar to the GT-M creations of Bull Dock, fellow Japanese workshop AC Sanctuary complete high-end resto-mods based on classic Japanese...
Jay LaRossa from Lossa Engineering crafted this stunning Ducati 900SS cafe racer masterpiece. Power comes from a rebuilt 904cc L-twin...
Peak Design’s first products were focused on accessories for photographers. Since then their catalogue has expanded to cover phone accessories...
This 1983 BMW R80ST has undergone a series of modifications to enhance its performance and aesthetics. It now boasts an...
The widespread success of Honda’s four-cylinder CB750 inevitably paved the way for other major Japanese manufacturers to follow suit. Leading...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
The founder of the Australian riding gear company Saint had a clear goal. He wanted to create motorcycle jeans that...
David Gonzalez from Ad Hoc is renowned for customizing Yamaha motorcycles. He gained international acclaim for his work on the...
This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
Having to endure cancer is something we all dread. Without having experienced it, it’s hard to imagine the physical and...
When you visit your local gear store, you’ll often see all of the big name brands on the hangars and...
In the early 1980s, Yamaha introduced a new family of four-stroke motorcycles, with the XJ550 being one of them. These...
The 1974 Kawasaki KZ400 Cafe Racer underwent an extensive 500-hour build, featuring a powerful 400cc parallel twin engine with a...
Let’s face it, if you’re a fan of cafe racers, you’re almost by definition a fan of classic motorcycles. A...
Despite its huge success, the Yamaha XSR700 is, in my opinion, one of the least classic-looking modern-retro motorcycles on the...
This Triumph motorcycle has undergone a cafe racer-style transformation, skillfully executed by Jeremy Cupp of LC Fabrications in Grottoes, Virginia....
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
In 2008, the renowned SPS (Special Parts Supply) company from the Netherlands crafted an exceptional custom motorcycle in the style...
Some of the biggest news in the motorcycle industry this week was the unveiling of 2 all-new models in the...
This machine exemplifies a remarkable artistic collaboration between two influential figures in their respective domains. Spearheading the design aspect is...
Back in 2016, Yamaha bit itself off a decent-sized chunk of the modern retro market with the release of the...
Based in the heart of Lisboa, Portugal, Unik Edition Motorcycles have a passion for the nostalgic feel of a carbureted...
Jas Babalija is a mechanical engineer and Automotive Vehicle Examiner in Melbourne, Australia. For years his work focused on the...
“We find insurmountable joy in taking a bike that has long since past its last mile and reviving it to...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
I knew this bike hit different when I stopped at a corner and a five-year-old boy riding a neon blue...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
Michael Blast cafe-racer & vintage ebikes, originally Tracxn Technologies, started in 2012 by a bunch of friends in Australia with...
It’s been almost 10 years since BMW Motorrad released the R nineT. Technologically the Boxer-powered Roadster wasn’t anything groundbreaking. Its...
These days people are spoilt for options when it comes to smartphone cases. But most phone cases serve a single...
As Mark Twain so eloquently put it “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. Straight mates. We all have one. They’re the ones...
Building a custom motorcycle means owning a one-of-a-kind machine. A unique, personal expression that merges your individual style with performance...
Ronin Motor Works, formed in 2012 by the Magpul Ronin Project, reworked 47 Buell 1125 motorcycles purchased in 2010 into...
The Ducati Scrambler 800 Café Racer strikes a perfect balance between style and function, a rare feat in the motorcycle...
Revisiting an old piece of work can be a cathartic experience. Identifying past mistakes, comparing your old skills to your...
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know there are very few commonalities between nautical craft and motorcycles. Infact the...
When customization is done correctly, it’s possible to add value rather than reduce it. Even when it comes to absolute...
Asymmetrical design is a difficult concept to grasp. Finding harmony in the unharmonious is as challenging as it sounds, and...
This stunning neo-café racer is the work of Officine GP Design, and it was commissioned by Motul with the sole...
In 2012 a pale green Laystall Ferrari 250 GTO set a new record for the most expensive car ever sold...
Kaffeemaschine, a renowned custom motorcycle workshop, is known for producing Moto Guzzi cafe racers that are highly sought after in...
Despite its 43-year production run ending in 2021, the SR400 remains a hot favourite amongst riders in Japan. The SR400’s...
The ‘Harton CR1200’ uses a traditional cafe racer design approach. A beefy engine transplanted into a top-performing frame. It is...
It’s fun to look back at decades past with rose-coloured glasses on. The big hair. The fluoro colours. The Sony...
If you’re into custom motorcycles (which I will assume you are since you’re here) the name Kaichiroh Kurosu and his...
There are days when I struggle to get anything done. I thought this was a problem everyone experienced, but then...
Before the “new wave” custom motorcycle scene and websites like this existed, custom builders like Nicola Martini (aka Mr Martini)...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
Thanks to its long warm summers and mild winters California is the United States motorcycle mecca. If you’re looking for...
It feels like only yesterday that Tamarit Motorcycles was celebrating its 50th build. Today the Spanish powerhouse workshop is about...
Looking for the ultimate desktop or coffee table accessory for motorcyclists? Thailand’s Omega Racer workshop has just the thing. Inspired...
The Roland Sands x Kriega ‘Roam’ collection is a new motorcycle luggage and accessory collaboration between the 2 iconic motorcycling...
From handheld devices to off-grid homes lithium battery technology is reshaping the way we live. Motorcyclists are now also getting...
Automotive manufacturers have been using wood in their cars for more than a century. In the twenties, entire car bodies...
Earning a customer’s trust is worth more to a custom workshop than simply getting customers in the door. Without trust,...
Yamaha produced the mighty TZ 250 from 1973 all the way through to 2004. When the model was first released...
If there’s one thing I love about my job, it’s picking the brains of the diverse handful of people that...
When I was a kid I thought being a game designer would be just as cool, and perhaps even cooler,...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
It’s not often we see crossovers between the world of 4 and 2 wheeled vehicles. When it has happened in...
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
It’s been 2 years since we last spoke to Dennis Savic and the team at Australia’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer,...
All motorcycle helmets are not created equal. The safety standards rating system introduced by the Snell Memorial Foundation is renowned...
We’d like to think by now that every motorcyclist understands the importance of wearing protective riding gear. Unfortunately, our everyday...
Motorcycle jackets have come a long way since the ton-up boys’ heyday. Back in the ‘50s, it was all black...
Some will call it sacrilege but I have a soft spot for resto-mods. The thinking behind a resto-mod is simple....
Maintaining your motorcycle’s chain should be a regular habit of every rider. The general rule of thumb is that you...
After attending the 650 twin launch back in 2019 I was pleasantly surprised by how well Royal Enfield had done...
Radical by name radical by nature. If you want to own one of the most powerful custom Moto Guzzis on...
A short while ago we caught up with the founders of the Australian motorcycle helmet manufacturer, Forcite. In our exclusive...
Over the years I’ve tried and tested a lot of Saint’s riding gear. Today, I can confidently say these Unbreakable...
I hate to say it but there is a downside to riding a classic British cafe racer. Sure you’ll revel...
All images courtesy of Black Pup Moto & Machines That Dream. If you had to rank colours in order of...
The first-ever Italian edition of the Wheels and Waves festival took place between October 7th – 9th 2022 at Lido...
These are the Rev’it! Volcano gloves. They are part of the brand’s latest ADV collection of riding gear. Despite that...
We’ve seen many custom builders progress from one-off builds to limited series motorcycles with great success. A limited series approach...
Review Summary: The 2022 Yamaha XSR900 Retro Triple is a much meaner and more powerful bike than its sibling, the...
These are the Oxford Kickback Air motorcycle boots inspired by hi-top style sneakers. These purposeful casually styled riding boots feature...
Such is the iconic status of the 1970s Kawasaki Z900 that these days they are more commonly restored than customised....
Lithuanian brand Pando Moto has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the world of motorcycle riding gear....
The release of the 1969 Honda CB750 Four, a motorcycle capable of a 200km/h+ top speed, had the Japanese National...
With over 8.4 million registered motorcycles in the United States, motorbikes have positioned themselves as an affordable and popular means...
We motorcyclists sure are a bit weird sometimes. We spend countless hours searching for the perfect riding gear, only to...
A silk purse from a sow’s ear. That’s the first thing that came to mind when this striking ’73 Norton...
You could be forgiven for thinking that laying bricks and building custom motorcycles have nothing in common. But if you’re...
