Aaaaand it’s another Virago. But this time it’s a little different. And we all know – different is good! Well… maybe not always. With Virago cafe racers – they tend to be sleek and leaning forward. Usually a Mojave or a Kawasaki KZ tank and … Read More ›
Is it breaking the rules if You post a “factory build” on a custom loving blog? Well… Maybe. Moto Morini is an Italian brand, building bikes for over 80 years. Still located north of Italy. Yes – it’s a factory build… but kind of exotic… … Read More ›
This bike choice is a surprise even for me. It’s not what You would call a common base for a custom. But as I tend to get more and more friends and co-riders riding in the mud or dirt… it feels natural, to mention this … Read More ›
Quite recently some nice news appeared… Kawasaki confirmed a motorcycle, that is a nice retro segment addition… which in their case – was a little underperforming when compared to Honda or Yamaha… But there is hope now – they just announced Kawasaki Z900 RS. In my … Read More ›
I believe it’s the first KTM featured here. Why is that? This needs to change. I present You the “Angular” from One-Up Moto Garage. It’s a classic twist on a scrambler/tracker bike based on something You don’t see modified too often – KTM RC390. KTM … Read More ›
So here it is. My choice to pick up this base for a “cafe racer” build: 1982 Suzuki GSX750S Katana. After almost two years since I bought the bike in boxes – it’s officially published:) I aimed to make something unique, contemporary and improved over the … Read More ›
When You decide to build a cafe racer – the first choice You make is the donor bike. And in general, You have two options: either go with the obvious model or be different. The first road is relatively easy. With motorcycles like BMW R-series, … Read More ›
Just got back from vacation. Little shock therapy to get back to real life 🙂 Here’s something pretty old. But I have a weak spot for Kawasaki GPZ900R “Ninja” and Bull Dock GT-M series. So this is it – thoroughly professional restomod of this beauty. … Read More ›
Here is a real treat for boxer fans. The first thing that popped into my mind when I saw this build was: “Brave builder”:) As for this kind of “candy” colour tires/frames/wheels it’s a risky business. Whenever You choose to go outside of accepted styling … Read More ›
A classic Cafe Racer build again. I find this little Yamaha – perfect. It’s such a classic and “typical” base to choose. At the same time, the styling and attention to details are so different. I love all the elements. Cork seat, belly pan, front … Read More ›
GSX 1200 Inazuma is a quite poorly recognized muscle bike from Suzuki. I don’t know why is that, to be honest. You have all it takes to make a good retro naked – legendary oil cooled engine, that Suzuki used in many machines… Beautiful design, … Read More ›
Yes, it’s a Honda CX500. Another one… of 1232 Cafe racers built this year based on this small V-twin 🙂 Boooooring… But wait… What is that under the seat? Behind the engine? A Turbo! That’s new… Actually it’s not. As there was a short period … Read More ›
It’s not difficult to notice that there is a fashion for vintage. And it’s recently storming a motorcycle community. It’s more and more common to meet people who are not really petrol-heads / grease monkeys or have very little to do with any kind of … Read More ›
Do You sometimes have this “day” when everything goes wrong? Maybe it’s a week? Or the problems are related to a “machine” of some kind? Old motorcycle maybe? 🙂 Everyone who ever had to do anything with old motorcycles – knows this feeling. I had … Read More ›
As a muscle bike ultimate fan – with time – I find myself to gravitate more and more towards lightweight machines. But as far as big neo-classic bikes fit better the cafe racer vibe – street racing, performance upgrades… Lightweight, on the other hand, should … Read More ›