Let’s face it, if you’re a fan of cafe racers, you’re almost by definition a fan of classic motorcycles. A...
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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...
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...
A helmet is by far the most important item of protective riding gear for a motorcyclist. Surprisingly, however, the tests...
Although the 1978 Z1 successor didn’t live up to Kawasaki’s expectations in showrooms, the Z1-R is an iconic motorcycle and...
It’s been 4 years since the Kawasaki Z900RS went on sale. In the lead-up to its release, Kawasaki adopted a...
Unless you’re living in one of those rule-free American states where they let tipsy 13-year-olds ride drag bikes on public...
True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
I love motorcycle trips. My friends and I all lead busy lives, so when someone suggests a weekend getaway and...
Studies have shown that hardiness is the reason why certain people thrive in the face of adversity. When presented with...
Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
Back in 2006 one of the first motorcycles that really got me excited about the custom scene was a Yamaha...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
After a decade and a bit spent in communication with custom motorcycle builders from all over the world—and especially in...
Yamaha’s ‘Race Developed’ series of motorcycles from the early seventies left a lasting impression on the motorcycling world. The 1973...
Introducing the Navajo WP touring motorcycle boots, designed using equal parts form and function by Italian motorcyclist footwear experts Stylmartin....
One of the hardest parts of a custom bike build is deciding when it’s done. This same problem applies to...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
The Yamaha XS650 could easily be labelled as the greatest British motorcycle ever built outside of Britain. Powered by a...
A few months ago I wrote an article about the MotoMAX Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler. It was created to fill...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
“We’ve spent years researching and improving every single feature on the Alpha Jacket. Put simply, the new Alpha 3.0 is...
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
If you’re looking to modify a Harley Davidson Sportster there’s no shortage of aftermarket parts suppliers. You can purchase bolt-on...
Pre-distressed clothing is nothing new. Jeans baring torn knees and patches of worn denim have been readily available from retailers...
I bet the last thing Edgar Heinrich and the BMW Motorrad Design team ever expected to see was their behemoth...
My first foray into the world of custom motorcycles was with a 1978 Honda CX500. Along with all the prerequisite...