Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
For 15 years now Thor Drake, owner-operator of See See Motorcycles in Portland, OR, has been hosting the venerable One...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is ! Just like...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
This weekend in Melbourne, Australia there’s a lot more happening than just a few midgets riding horses around in circles....
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
It’ll surprise you less than finding out Donald Trump is bald to learn that Australia is an absolutely awesome place...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
I was totally disappointed that I missed the Chopped Rod and Custom festival last year so this year was a...
I’ve just returned home after attending Malaysia’s premier custom automotive lifestyle event ‘Art of Speed’ and it was a helluva...
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
The bike that started it all. The W650 Cafe Racer I built in 2007. Photo by Jason Lau Ten years...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
The Wrenchmonkees in conjunction with Hook motors are producing a book covering their custom builds between 2007 and 2011. Featuring...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
Hugo Eccles is co-founder and design director of Untitled Motorcycles (UMC). With workshops in San Francisco and London, UMC designs...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Relocating to Melbourne would have to be the best thing I could have done to fuel my passion for the...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
After purchasing the Peugeot TSA from a classifieds ad work started on getting the bike running smoothly. Unfortunately what was initially a...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
See See Motorcycles “The One Motorcycle show” has wrapped up for another year and it looks like it’s getting bigger...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
Twinline Motorcycles are a custom motorcycle shop in Seattle who’s “inspiration comes from 60’s cafe racers, race bikes, streamliners, board...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
It’s almost that time again! The 2013 One Motorcycle Show is happening this weekend. It’s gonna be the best one...
2013 is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about updating the most essential item in your...
Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
Back in 2015 Christian Möhring came up with a unique concept. It involved making helmet customisation accessible to everyone. To...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
After a sell out issue 2 Tank Moto is back again with a fresh serving of custom motorcycle awesomeness. Despite...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
Each time we fly to Jogjakarta there’s talk of Maitais by the pool and massages at the hotel, but we...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
There’s something undeniably satisfying about wrenching on your own motorcycle. Whether you’re performing routine maintenance or working on a custom...
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs who shot the photography book Or Glory: 21st Centry Rockers has released another photographic study of the global...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
The second instalment of the Southsider MC’s “Wheels and Waves” festival took place on the 13th – 16th of June in Biarritz,...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Another Bonneville Speed Week has been and gone and the salt is once again quiet. Here’s some of the best...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
If you’re a fan of drift racing the name Nigel Petrie is sure to ring a bell. His ‘Engineered to...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
If you find yourself anywhere near London between May 18-19 I’d highly recommend heading to The Old Truman Brewery at...
