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 ›
Old but gold. I’m a big Icon 1000 fan. Their clothing fits perfectly to the “custom” scene. And the bikes they make… I like all of them. I already featured a Suzuki Katana by Icon 1000. A motorcycle especially close to me as I’m just finishing … 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
Something award winning from Poland… There is many (maaaaany) CB’s out there. To stand out You must do something radical… or simple – beautiful. And this one is from the second category… Source: Honda CB 550 SL – Unikat Motorworks
Another “nothing like You’ve seen before” bike. Inspired by a quite recent Lotus designed motorcycle… A lot of manual work, metal shaping hours and technical difficulties (overheating) in this build. Hard to believe, but the donor bike is a stock Triumph Speed Triple. The result? just … Read More ›
Amazing project. Nothing like You’ve seen before. I know it’s been out there for quite a while already, but it’s amazing to look at. This Suzuki Katana has a swapped and tuned Suzuki 1200 engine and performance suspension… Also it’s been an inspiration for my more … Read More ›