Despite its 43-year production run ending in 2021, the SR400 remains a hot favourite amongst riders in Japan. The SR400’s...
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Geoff launched Return of the Cafe Racers in 2006 as a place to document his very first cafe racer build. He has also worked as the editor of the independent custom motorcycle magazine Tank Moto, contributed to other online publication like BikeExif and co-hosted several Australian automotive events. Geoff also regularly visits custom bike events around the world as a special guest or media partner.
The old saying ‘practice makes perfect’ rings true in the custom motorcycle community. Over the years I’ve seen many builders...
The Royal Enfield Custom World initiative aims to connect 650 twin owners with verified custom workshops around the world. It’s...
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,...
Family heirlooms come in many forms; from jewellery to antique furniture or even a motorcycle. Taking ownership of something that...
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 DGR x Triumph apparel range is a collaboration between the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride and Triumph Motorcycles. To celebrate their...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
The Nexx XG100 Racer helmet range continues to expand and evolve. This new design deemed the Salt Flats edition features...
Since 1963 Kawasaki Motorcycle Co. has introduced a plethora of technological innovations which have gone on to become industry standards....
The Kevins jacket is the result of a collaboration between renowned riding gear brand Dainese and the Italian designer denim...
Located in New York City, The Suited Racer considers himself a ‘living piece of conceptual art’. The multidisciplinary artist creates...
The Roland Sands x Kriega ‘Roam’ collection is a new motorcycle luggage and accessory collaboration between the 2 iconic motorcycling...
It was Oscar Wilde who once said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it isn’t a sentiment...
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...
Alongside Triumph’s water-cooled Bonneville range the Royal Enfield 650 twins are some of the most authentic-looking modern retro motorcycles on...
It’s that time of year again when I look back over the past 12 months of articles and somehow pick...
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...
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...
When you’re a motorcyclist living in a wet climate you soon get to know a thing or two about staying...
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...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
Honda Z series motorcycles first appeared in Japan in 1961. The 49cc, 4.5 horsepower motorcycle was originally created for visitors...
Shearling collar jackets have been making bold fashion statements for decades. During the 1930s, the style was commonly used in...
Over a century ago Michio Suzuki formed the company that is today known as Suzuki Motor Corp. Originally Michio found...
It’s been 2 years since we last spoke to Dennis Savic and the team at Australia’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer,...
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...
“The quickest, baddest production big-bore sportbike you can buy.” That’s what Motorcyclist Magazine had to say about the GSX-R 1100...
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...
Back in 1997 Moto Guzzi celebrated their 75th anniversary with the release of a special and rather unusual motorcycle. Coined...
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...
The first-ever Italian edition of the Wheels and Waves festival took place between October 7th – 9th 2022 at Lido...
The RT 4/13 was created through a special collaboration between Dean Micetich of Dice Magazine and Indian Motorcycles. Unveiled at...
In 2011 a self-confessed motorcycle nerd and his fashion model girlfriend took part in their first land speed trials event...
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...
It makes perfect sense that one of the world’s top custom BMW motorcycle builders is based in Germany. Under 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...
Despite a global pandemic, in 2020 there were 53,111 motorcycles reported stolen in the USA. And that was 10,000 more...
Royal Enfield lays claim to being the “oldest global motorcycle brand in continuous production” and they know a thing or...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
At first glance, you could be forgiven for assuming this custom motorcycle is based on a model from BMW Motorrad’s...
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...
Soon after the “new-wave” custom craze kicked off motorcycle helmet manufacturers began releasing retro lids. The Bell Bullitt was the...
It’s been 4 years since the Kawasaki Z900RS went on sale. In the lead-up to its release, Kawasaki adopted a...
True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Back in 1990 Kengo Sakuba and his brother set out to start their own aftermarket bodywork company dubbed ‘Gull Craft’....
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
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...
Thirty-three-year-old Chris Scholtka lives in Cottbus, Germany, about 125km southeast of Berlin. From the age of 5, he was active...
Yamaha’s ‘Race Developed’ series of motorcycles from the early seventies left a lasting impression on the motorcycling world. The 1973...
Building 50 custom motorcycles is no mean feat. Adrián Campos and the crew at the Valencia workshop of Bolt Motor...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
Introducing the Navajo WP touring motorcycle boots, designed using equal parts form and function by Italian motorcyclist footwear experts Stylmartin....
The ICON 1000 crew don’t pull any punches – from the wild graphics they emblazon on their riding gear to...
One of the hardest parts of a custom bike build is deciding when it’s done. This same problem applies to...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
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 second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
The bar has definitely been raised in the custom motorcycle scene. If you’re planning on impressing anyone a bolt-on seat,...
Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
I think it’s fair to say that outside of the US one of the biggest markets for custom-built Harleys would...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
“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...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
The Kawasaki ZX-6, otherwise known as the ZZR600 in Europe, was the brand’s flagship middleweight sports bike of the nineties....
Trust is one of the biggest hurdles for any business. But once it is achieved, success will follow. After amassing...
If you’re looking to modify a Harley Davidson Sportster there’s no shortage of aftermarket parts suppliers. You can purchase bolt-on...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Pre-distressed clothing is nothing new. Jeans baring torn knees and patches of worn denim have been readily available from retailers...
Anyone who has been intimate with a Buell Motorcycle built during their H-D era will tell you they aren’t without...
