Honda Hornet is not the first bike that comes to mind when You think about customising. But it turns out, as I was quite surprised myself – that it makes a great “Cafe Racer” styled motorcycle. I managed to select a Top 5 post some … Read More ›
Category: Cafe Racer
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.
I will admit, that I don’t know much about Nuovo Falcone. This fact is something that will change pretty soon; I’ll dig a little deeper to familiarise myself with the story. But I do know two things right now: Nuovo Falcone is not the best looking Italian … Read More ›
There are three types of builds. One: builds that follow the criteria of a particular segment. Two: builds that break the rules of pt one – on purpose, often brave and controversial experiments that not everybody likes, and sometimes end up as a disaster. Three: builds that … Read More ›
If I were to guess without knowing the facts, I would say that this must be an Italian motorcycle. It just looks so good – that it had to come from the Modena region. Well, we are not that far from there… This BMW R100R … Read More ›
The Pantah… one of my all-time Dream Garage members. This youngtimer is more important to the history of Ducati motorcycles than many people remember. It was the Pantah, with its belt-driven cams, desmo valves, 90° L-Twin and iconic trellis frame (with the engine as a … Read More ›
About this build, I needed to consider into what category it goes in. By stretching the definition – I put it into (Contemporary) Cafe racer type. As it kind of fits the meaning, I wrote about (here), quite nicely while philosophising about the fashion for … Read More ›
This motorcycle is an example of one unique approach to building a cafe racer. The composition of the airbrushed tank, wooden tail section and bright colours. In the builder’s words: It all started with a challenge from a client. If we could agree to finish a … Read More ›
I was never a hardcore fan of the Monster looks (in this case – it’s an S4R version from 2004). I love the way it rides, the sound, the philosophy. But it doesn’t speak to me regarding the appearance. Even when approached by the artists … Read More ›
Kawasaki Zephyr is an underappreciated classic (at least in some regions of the world). It looks nice. It is a proper tribute to a legendary Kawasaki Z1. Every single version is an inline four, air-cooled, twin cam. They even released a couple of series with spoked wheels. … Read More ›
It seems like there is a fashion for CBX around the corner, as this is another one featured within a couple of weeks apart. This particular build has two fathers: Francesco “Paura” Curci (designer and well known Italian rapper) and Angelo “Low” Caliendo (builder and customizer). The donor … Read More ›
Honda CX500. One of the most commonly modified motorcycles. I’m quite sure, that if not for the custom scene – it would have been a forgotten piece of Japanese engineering. As it’s neither pretty or a good machine (considering the competition it had to face). … Read More ›
Featuring a CB750 is a tricky thing. Generally – we’ve seen it all. CB Four stock is a thing of beauty – spoked wheels, one of the best-looking air cooled engines ever and the iconic tank. Just put on some short tail, clip-ons and You … Read More ›
I almost posted a long-awaited CB750 build… But I can’t help it when I see an Italian performance machine… turned into an old-school street racer. Ducati’s most successful take on the “cafe racer” concept was a brilliant looking Sport Classic. Surprisingly they cancelled it only after … Read More ›
Ahhhh… The Ducati Sport Classic. I love them. Every single one – either stock or modified. You can’t go wrong with a Sport 1000. I’ve never seen a bad custom based on this model. Well, maybe I have, but… they were all easily fixable. Sport … Read More ›
Kawasaki Zephyr needs no introduction. Good looking neo-classic that evolved into a muscle bike: ZRX. Which in R version – that I own – has a lifetime with me. So I’m naturally sentimental regarding this particular line of Kawasaki naked bikes. This build, based on … Read More ›