Cafe racer motorcycles are featured here, from classic to modern-day bikes.
Here you’ll find everything from classic Triumph cafe racers to the latest Honda, Ducati, Suzuki, Yamaha and Moto Guzzi builds.
Lucky Custom is a brand that was already featured on this blog. Twice… This tells something. You just can’t overlook their build when “scrolling” through the photos of custom bikes. They do have a unique style and a special feel to their builds. Aggressive colours. … Read More ›
Yes. It is another Virago. Yamaha XV750, somehow this mediocre machine has stolen the hearts of custom bike enthusiasts. It’s almost unbelievable. This model (along with a Honda CX500) breaks the internet almost every time a new build is published. Considering how the website traffic … Read More ›
Oh man, how special this build is. Cafe Racer genre reinvented by choosing the exotic and rare donor bike – Husqvarna Vitpilen 701. A motorcycle that is only 2 years old (as from its premiere on the market). A motorcycle revolutionary by its design. A … Read More ›
Someone who built a custom motorcycle… once said that “It’s not the donor bike that makes a custom, but a builder”. Wise man… The Honda CB is one of the most popular motorcycles in the world. It is also quite often modified… The custom scene … Read More ›
I had to check this, and this is indeed a first Aprilia Tuono… even first Aprilia on this blog. This is a very extraordinary base to customize. Aprilia is a truly exotic Italian brand. That somehow manages to release machines that can compete with the … Read More ›
The XSR900 series… One one hand – Yamaha did a great job with the MT series. These machines are up to the task. They offer extraordinary performance and ride quality for a very competitive price. But… on the other hand – I don’t get that … Read More ›
I’m not the biggest fan of the Yamaha Virago builds, as there’s a bit too many of these. And I love it when someone, who is not a “professional workshop owner” sends me his build. Especially when a bike has a story Jean-Pierre contacted me … Read More ›
It’s been a while since last Lucky Custom build feature. And this one is way different than their previous one. They seem to have a distinctive style regarding tire choices… and the way they run the exhaust pipes. Also, they seem to like the scrambler … Read More ›
I have an issue with CB750. For once, undeniably – it is one of the most important motorcycles in history. It was the bike that started it all for the universal motorcycles segment. This is great. But with time… it got itself a name to … Read More ›
I’m sceptical regarding the builds that begin their life as a modern sport or sport-touring bikes. Usually, the build story behind such custom is something like: “I crashed my CBR, and want to fix it cheap” – meaning a street fighter or a quasi cafe … Read More ›
GT1000 is a brilliant bike. A Ducati’s answer to the growing nostalgia on the market of motorcycles. A short-lived series, as probably they were about 5-10 years too soon with the concept. But the “Sport Classic” line is spectacular. The GT version was a “Grand … Read More ›
Lucca Ricci’s workshop is young. Their facebook profile that is the only place for the online presence is only little over a half year’s old. I’ve featured his first build based on Honda Hornet here last November. A Ducati 848 from Officina Ricci, that caught … Read More ›
This one should have been online months ago. Due to some mixup with local motorcycle magazine, I was blocked. But finally – here it is, or to be more precise: here they are. The “Good and Evil” Virago Twins from Moose Motodesign Pipeburn wrote about … Read More ›
With this 2018 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Twin… quite a long name – You need to see the “before/after” slider on the top of the builder’s website. It is an excellent looking motorcycle when stock, but this transformation seriously improved its appearance. It looks like a … Read More ›
Lino Tonti’s timeless design is always my favourite choice of donor bike to write about. Kaffeemaschine appears like the best choice when it comes to customising Moto Guzzi motorcycles. They seem to be to the Italian brand what AMG is for Mercedes. A factory tuner … Read More ›