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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.
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...
Making a great product doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. Lithuanian riding gear manufacturer Pando Moto sell the customary range...
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...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
If you frequent these pages you’ll be familiar with the work of Kyohey Sugimoto of Berrybads Motorcycles. The Japanese builder...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
The Ducati SportClassics were well ahead of their time. But not in an engineering or performance sense. Conceived by visionary...
There’s no denying the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a capable ADV bike. But when the manufacturer unveiled their new Scram...
The 2022 edition of Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is happening this week from April 8 to April 10. This...
During the past decade, there has been some great riding gear designed and manufactured by resourceful Australians. One such Aussie...
Royal Enfield dealers from Australia and New Zealand have just gone head to head for the latest iteration of the...
Nicola Martini, the man behind Italy’s Special Mr Martini motorcycle workshop, restaurant and retail store, isn’t the shy type. For...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
After the success of his first custom bike series, Fran Manen of Lord Drake Kustoms knew he was on to...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
It’s not often you hear of people fulfilling their childhood “When I grow up I want to be …” career...
There’s virtually no limit to the extent that you can modify a motorcycle. This, of course, includes its performance and...
When I first met Ram Ram Januar at his home in Bandung, Indonesia he told me that he started his...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Whether you like to call them modern classics, sport heritage, Neo Sports, retro sport or modern-retro motorcycles, the market for...
Being unconventional takes guts. It means having the confidence to buck trends, do the unexpected and disregard what neigh sayers...
The latest instalment of the Batman movie series directed by Matt Reeves is due to hit US cinema screens in...
One of the most expensive motorcycles to ever be sold at auction was a Vincent Black Lightning. It goes without...
On average, the custom motorcycles we feature here are presented by the builder. But for this article, we’re doing things...
Sometimes it’s a single detail that defines a build. Just one modification or handmade part that takes a custom motorcycle...
Building 2 identical motorcycles probably wouldn’t sound all that appealing to most builders. But for Antoine Meister who runs the...
UK manufacturer Clews Competition Machines (CCM Motorcycles) has been producing motorcycles since 1971. Company founder, the late Alan Clews, launched...
Motorcycles are involved in rear-end collisions more often than you’d like to think. Infact in the USA, as many as...
Nicola Martini, aka Mr Martini, has always marched to the beat of his own drum. From the bright red top...
In 1971 motorcycle engineer Lino Tonti designed a frame that defined the future of Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Known affectionately as...
If we take a look back at the emergence of the 1950s cafe racer movement it was the British motorcycle...
