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.
This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850T Supernaturale is a real gentleman’s ride. I love the minimalist approach that is so in line with a spirit of a real cafe racer motorcycle. All this with a stylish touch of Italian design and a lot of custom/handmade elements – … Read More ›
And now something less common in the Cafe Racer scene. A quite unlikely base for a concept of a “racer”. But this is exactly what makes it so special. Honda GL1000 Goldwing… 2 years ago – I would say: “I’ve never seen a nice build … Read More ›
Another old build. I remember when I first saw this Honda CB750 online shortly after its release. It was an (almost) perfect Cafe Racer example and inspiration for my “future” build. What I like: The simplicity – clear triangle under the seat, small tacho/speedo, minimalistic mirrors, … Read More ›
Well, I wanted to feature a CX500 as according to some demand – it’s still “the cafe racer” people are looking for all over the web (next to Virago?). But it’s impossible to keep track of all CX builds.So I chose Top 5 Honda CX500 … Read More ›
And here’s another Katana. Precisely 1982 Suzuki GSX1100 one by Macco Motors. These builders from Spain, specialize mainly in Triumph motorcycles. But don’t avoid other brands and challenges (I strongly recommend to check their portfolio!). This build is a nice story of saving a motorcycle … Read More ›
Now something more exotic: 2009 Ducati 848 “Le-Caffage” by Apogee Motorworks Ducati builds are almost always different. There is no possibility to achieve a slick, straight and minimialistic cafe racer line of a Honda CB 🙂 There is always this italian fantasy and design present. … Read More ›
Back to basics – Yamaha XV920 1982 build by Hageman Cycles. The base cannot be more popular. I don’t think any other model has this number of “kits” for conversion sold all over the world. Virago – is the VW Golf of cafe racers. And … Read More ›
Staying with BMW. This K75 by Renard Speed Shop is one of most important builds that pushed me to get into motorcycle building / riding. When I saw this bike few years back, just when I was about to choose the first base for the … Read More ›
BMW and their boxer engines. Totally unpractical as they are wide and get easily damaged during even the smallest fall. But have this kind of magic, that the owners recognize. Not my kind of story to be honest. I’m more of a British / Italian … Read More ›
If someone comes on some cafe racer builders forums… says “Hi, I’m new, I have a… Hornet (or a Fazer, or a Bandit) and I want to make a Cafe out of it – what’s Your advice?” The reply usually is: “Buy a different base, You … Read More ›
Again – something out of the cafe racer “mainstream” – Ronin Buell by Ronin Motorworks. Only 47 of these beasts were made. Build was based on Buell 1125 motorcycle (this motorcycle is a whole story for a separate post, as Eric Buell always does the things … Read More ›
Working hard to find unique motorcycles for You… Found an older one but … I just really like the builds that are unique in a classic “CB filled” world. And this Kawasaki GPZ1100 from 1984… is definitely something different. The idea behind the paint job … Read More ›
My kind of colour choice. From profile – it’s black, silver – raw metal terror. But when You change the angle – nice dominant red shows up. Clean and neat project. You cannot go wrong with Honda CB750. More details and story behind the build … Read More ›
This build is just stunning. The base – Italian classic Moto Guzzi. The design – nothing like You’ve seen before wheel covers and fairing. The “old metal signs” look and feel – another unique feature. Without a doubt… it’s a complete package for Your next … Read More ›
Black and yellow at their best. Dark photoshoot provides a nice contrast for bright yellow. Real treat for a smaller engine fans… from Greece. The front headlight works for me perfectly… I don’t know about the police though 😉 Source: cracer