For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
Last weekend See See Motorcycles held the 2013 One Motorcycle Show in Portland and it was HUGE! Although I couldn’t...
Here on the interwebs we’re spoilt when it comes to accessing high quality images of custom motorcycles, but when it...
There are three automotive events I have on my bucket list. If I make it to each of them before...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
Built in 1938 the Ace Cafe developed into one of the most iconic landmarks in motorcycling history. Beginning life as...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Each time we fly to Jogjakarta there’s talk of Maitais by the pool and massages at the hotel, but we...
It’s on this weekend! If you’re in the area get your ass down there and share this with everyone who...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
Here’s the latest edition of ‘Roads We Ride’, a collaboration between the folks at Pipeburn, Stories of Bike and Transport...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
The FLATS race/production team consisted of filmmaker Mattthew J Cox, photographer Dean Walters, Engineered to Slide’s Nigel Petrie and his...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
The bike that started it all. The W650 Cafe Racer I built in 2007. Photo by Jason Lau Ten years...
After a sell out issue 2 Tank Moto is back again with a fresh serving of custom motorcycle awesomeness. Despite...
Unlike Return of the Cafe Racers the bikes we are featuring in Tank Moto are from every genre and style...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
At this year’s One Motorcycle Show the US arm of Deus ex Machina rolled a few of their latest creations...
This weekend in Melbourne, Australia there’s a lot more happening than just a few midgets riding horses around in circles....
“Forward thinking interviews and character driven content.” A new digital magazine from the guys at Rusty Knuckles called Rusty Metric...
It’s a wrap! The 2013 Throttle Roll was a resounding success. The crew at Sydney Cafe Racers did a stellar job...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
In this new edition of ‘Roads We Ride’ we join police officer Michael Corboy. Michael is a seasoned rider who...
For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
Deus Ex Machina in Sydney have announced on their facebook page the second (and hopefully annual) Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off. On 05...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
Here’s something pretty special from Portland based, independent digital creative agency ‘Instrument’. It’s an interactive online experience that takes you...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
Produced by Aussie filmmaker Cam Elkins, he is reaching out to riders in Sydney to share their own experiences in...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
The Roads We Ride collaboration between Transport for NSW, Pipeburn and Stories of Bike continues with a journey into New...
Each year at the end of March on Lake Gairdner Salt lake (South Australia) a group of high speed motorcycle...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
On November 3rd and 4th 2012 Melbourne will be host to the first Oil Stained Brain custom motorcycle exhibition. Return...
I was totally disappointed that I missed the Chopped Rod and Custom festival last year so this year was a...
Unless you live under a rock (or you’re just not that interested in custom motorcycles) you would have heard plenty...
The Rockers & Gentlemen Motorbike Coalition in Hollywood, California have just released their latest feature video in conjunction with Iron...
Where does your love of motorcycles come from? It’s actually your typical boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy...
Psychologists have a theory that goes something like this: your brain’s synapses are set in your teen years and they...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
After months of hard work and seemingly endless nights of writing, issue 2 of Tank Moto is now available! Just...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
Last month I was approached by Luke at Fuel Magazine and asked if I would contribute to his magazine. Being...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
Sheilas Shakedown is really like no other festival. It encapsulates the zeitgeist of the 70s and 80s Aussie bike rally...
Six months ago I opened up Australia’s first communal motorcycle workshop with my buddy and business partner Jimmy. Soon after...
“What I found was frustrating. Most riding gear falls into two categories: unflattering, inconvenient, high visibility gear that just doesn’t...
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
I was watching a TV series recently and a waitress said something like “Free is the best thing there is....
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Cam from Stories of Bike paid the Kustom Kommue another visit a few weeks ago to film part 2 of...
Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers Published by Prestel Publishing : With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair and their beloved British...
Moto Doll – “My Instagram feed had been filling up with posts about ‘Throttle Roll’, an event that I hadn’t heard...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
It’s almost that time again! The 2013 One Motorcycle Show is happening this weekend. It’s gonna be the best one...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
I’m proud to call Australia home and it’s because of my love for this big hot island down under that...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
Last week I returned from Japan after fulfilling a 5 year dream of attending the 2013 Mooneyes Yokohama Hotrod &...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
I’ve developed an obsession which keeps me in front of my computer most lunch breaks. I’ve fallen for motorbikes in...
What is a cafe racer? A cafe racer is a style of custom motorcycle that first appeared in the UK...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
Despite the challenges of riding in and around traffic, commuting can be enjoyable on two wheels and as...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
A couple of months back I flew to Sydney to attend one of Australia’s best custom motorcycle events. Organised by...
“Fall is hands down the best time of year in California. The tourists have gone home and the beaches are...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
Rich in wildlife and beautiful scenery the Kangaroo Valley in New South Wales is one of Australia’s hidden gems. Divided...
Fake news is a term that’s taken on new meaning in the last few years. But you’d be mistaken to...
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
