The compact, muscular R1200R with it’s classic, flat twin engine and naked design was the perfect starting point, but it...
It’s been a couple of years since I first featured one of Kevin Hills custom builds. Since then under his...
If you’re considering attempting to turn any kind of tourer into a cafe racer you’re going to have your work...
After just having the pleasure of pretending to own an R Nine T for the past few days (keep an...
There’s no denying that classic BMW motorcycles make great looking Cafe Racers, but if you’re looking to build a modern...
I’ve seen enough BMW cafe racer builds to last a lifetime. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to see any...
We have a serious soft spot for BMW cafe racers but we’re also big fans of Scrambler styled Beemers. There’s...
I can confidently say this is the first time I’ve featured a custom motorcycle that was influenced by Keira Knightley. Jeremy at...
Who can resist the beauty of BMW’s boxer engine? Their unorthodox horizontal head configuration and shaft drive has always intrigued...
Imagine this scenario: A bike magazine hands you a box-fresh 1978 BMW R100RS and the concept rendering for a fantastic,...
According to Mark Condon of BikeBiz “Our team really know their bikes, so depending on the customer we can give...
David explains that “Manuel is really good at rebuilding and customising frames and seats. Kurt is a genius with the...
A few years ago, James would hear his neighbor start up his old BMW, and after numerous conversations, he was...
For more than a decade I’ve stayed true to this websites cafe racer theme. I can assure you this was...
Mentioning Grand Tourer and cafe racer in the same sentence isn’t something you’ll see me do often. That’s because bikes...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
“The most elaborate and beautiful K100 we have ever built” For this unique collaboration, VTR Customs ironically chose a...
Growing up in India the Sinroja brothers, Rahul and Birju, developed an out of the ordinary love for motorcycles. In...
There are few motorcycle engines as iconic as BMW Motorrad’s flat twin ‘Boxer’. Renowned for their bulletproof reliability the Boxer...
I’ve never had the urge to eat a motorcycle before but this latest build from Jerikan looks delicious. For some...
Building one-off projects for individual customers has its benefits, but it isn’t the most reliable income model for a custom...
On the dawn of a new year there’s plenty to get excited about. You’ve got another year of riding adventures...
More and more motorcycle workshops are utilising advanced manufacturing technologies to realise their custom creations. 10 years ago three-dimensional computer-aided...
The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich....
Why let a little Snow stop you from getting out on your motorcycle? Here’s Blitz motorcycles solution to your winter blues....
37-year-old Degano developed an interest in BMWs from a young age. His father was a member of the French police...
I am Nigel Petrie from Engineered To Slide and I want to share with you my new BMW R Nine...
“The Diva project was inspired by BMW motorcycles of twenties, taking their class and elegance and blending it with modern...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
For many years the United States was the biggest source of inspiration for custom motorcycle builders around the world. Then...
Sometimes techniques for overcoming adversity are found in unexpected places. Scott Campbell found the solution to his battling his demons...
BMW struck a chord in the custom motorcycle scene when they released the R Nine T. Powered by a bulletproof...
Back in 2013 BMW Motorrad celebrated the 40th anniversary of the legendary BMW R 90 S with the unveiling of...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is now available! Just...
Customer requests and customer needs are two very different things. UK’s Sinroja Motorcycles are always happy to oblige with customer...
“I thought to myself, if I can fix and maintain a 40 million dollar yacht, then I can build a...
In February 2021, I got a message request on Instagram. Anyone on the popular photo-sharing platform will know that’s not...
Attending the Art of Speed show has definitely been my automotive highlight of 2018. While the show itself was outstanding...
I love a good concept bike. An open brief and an aim to push the boundaries, breach new territory and...
Stumbled across this 1961 BMW R69s Cafe Racer named “The Bull” today. It’s a strange combination of parts but it...
Last weekend we officially released issue 7 of Tank Moto. Packed with awesome motorcycle features from around the world this...
As the lines blur between the different styles of custom bike building and builders become more adventurous, it’s getting much...
Established in 2010 by Daniel Cabral and Pedro Oliveira, Ton Up Garage is a custom motorcycle workshop dedicated to build...
“This project kicked off with a stock 1982 BMW R45 that had laid dormant in our client’s garage for almost...
“A gentleman from Missouri contacted me through my H Garage website inquiring about a build using either a newer model...
Europe’s largest Cafe Racer event, the Glemseck 101, just took place in Stuttgart, Germany. Now in its 5th year, the...
Last month Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney unveiled their stunning R Nine T Cafe Racer, the ‘Henirich Maneuver’. Unfortunately...
I once said that the 1934 BMW R7 was one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever made, and I still...
It all began when Hieronymus spotted an MC club member’s BMW boxer parked on a sidewalk in Paris. Sitting in...
Remember in school when you had an exam and there was always that one kid who consistently finished before everyone...
Perth’s Kaylan Galloway is a guy who likes to do things the hard way. Probably because he can. A welder...
Early this year Hammer received an invitation to work on the project direct from BMW Motorrad and gladly took up...
We’re big fans of the work of Californian motorcycle builder Samuel Kao and his workshop JSK Moto Co. JSK motorcycles...
The owner of the BMW came to the OSE workshop in search of a cafe racer conversion for his 2016...
The year is 1973 and Bavarian Motor Works has just celebrated their 50th anniversary. In addition, they’ve also just completed...
When a builder chooses to convert a tourer into a cafe racer it’s always a bit of a surprise to...
The cafe racer in BMW’s R nineT heritage series won hearts with its sleek styling. However, motorcycle journalists brought a...
It’s the start of yet another working week. What better way to get through the day than by drooling over...
This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
Another cool motorcycling video brought to you by The Selvedge Yard. If you can get past the Bourne Identity-esque erratic...
Tucked away in the southeastern forests of Bavaria is the small town of Viechtach. If you look it up on...
Big thanks to Collin Christenbury for sending in these shots he took at the Vintage Motorcycle Races & Show in Elkhart Lake...
Twin Shock Division (TSD) Motorcycles is a tiny shop located in the Ukranian capital of Kiev. Headed by the talented...
Experiences from our youth can have a profound effect on what we do later in life. For Jean-Pierre, it was...
The Johnnie Wash R Nine T series features 3 different models of which the Brown is the most extensively modified....
You meet the nicest people building motorcycles. A few years back Luke Ray of Fuel Magazine and I took a...
Two motorcycle obsessed friends building bikes for a living. It sounds like the perfect life to be living. This is...
This Benelli 250 replica is as close to the companies original 1968 racebike as they come. The bike was pieced together...
Every so often a custom motorcycle appears in my inbox that is so unique it stops me in my tracks....
“A Scottish businessman reached out to us after seeing our bikes. He asked us to customise his own brand new...
Nitro Cycles are a relatively new workshop to the Spanish custom scene and this BMW K100 RS Cafe Racer represents...
As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
Using a traditional cafe racer build approach Wolfgang built the Dragstar by transplanting an engine into an alternate frame. The...
Could a motorcycle be any more beautiful? This is a fully restored 1934 BMW R7 and it’s the only one...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
Here’s a little something to get you through another night glued to the couch. Our latest instalment of the Sunday...
Don’t get me wrong, the BMW thumper is a great utilitarian machine. The reliability of the simple 650cc Rotax engine...
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when building your own Cafe Racer, or any style of custom motorcycle for...
The companies actual beginning came about when a widowed mother invested her families equity into their garage business in an...
When it comes to customising older BMW motorcycles the R series airheads are the most popular weapon of choice. Fuss-free...
The quality of the home built Cafe Racers being submitted by our readers continues to astound us. This exceptional bike...
Trevers father, John Scales, was a 2 stroke road racer during the 1970s. “I heard so many stories from my...
In our opinion there’s nothing better than when a talented photographer turns his camera’s attention to classic motorbikes. These shots...
The Katze is finally out of the Tasche. BMW Motorrad has unveiled its highly anticipated R18 concept. As we all...
BMW Motorrad has just lifted the covers off their upcoming 2021 R nineT range. This is of course great news...
“As the story goes my first word was ‘car’ rather than ‘mummy’. I’m not so sure whether this is the...
In full dress, the BMW R1200RT tips the scales at hefty 259kg. This is by no means an ideal starting...
The Interceptor may be an unexpected development from Radical Ducati, but it certainly isn’t a disappointment. They’ve created a high...
The BMW, which belongs to a friend of Weston, was originally introduced into the family by his ‘Uncle Lou’ and...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
Back in 2012 four like-minded friends decided enough was enough. Driven by their desire to build and ride custom bikes...
Last year I had the pleasure of attending the Mooneyes show in Japan. The builder that took out best of show...
Established in 2002 the K-Speed business is spread over 12 stores around Thailand with its head quarters in Bangkok. Eak...
This lovely BMW R 100 named the “Earl Grey” is currently up for sale through Urban Moto in Germany for...
One of the many amazing bikes on display at this year’s Handbuilt show in Austin was Dustin Kott’s BMW R80....
BMW’s K100 Sports Tourer is a motorcycle that few people would consider when planning a custom build. Despite it’s 1000cc,...
