We’ve all got one of those mates who brings a different bike to every ride. When I first met Brendon...
Ducati Cafe Racer
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has been producing motorcycles since 1926. Recognised for the bold red livery and revered for their racing heritage, the Ducati brand is considered the two-wheeled equivalent of Ferrari.Although most commonly recognized for their sports bikes Ducati’s street bikes have played a very important role in the growth of the company and motorcycling history. The Monster revolutionized the naked motorcycle category and the Scrambler is set to become one of their best selling models of all time.Riding a Ducati cafe racer carries the kudos of race-bred Italian engineering.
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If I was to sum up the Glemseck 101 event with one sentence it would be; “Looking good and going...
Fame is a real litmus test. Think of it as a crucible that melts down a person to their base...
In 2012 a pale green Laystall Ferrari 250 GTO set a new record for the most expensive car ever sold...
Ducati has just added a 3rd bike to the Sport Classics range, the GT1000. Created using most of the same...
I have a frank admission to make. The loutish, greasy-haired and greasy-handed Aussie hooligan you see right here is actually...
After spending years shaping body panels for cars Simone turned his attention to his true passion, motorcycles, and as a...
There are many amazing, readily available secondhand bikes to choose from when finding a donor for a custom build, but...
Yamaha’s release of the 2007 R6 gave birth to an obsession that led Jaron Hall deep down the rabbit hole...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
Despite his Taiwanese workshops rather specific name, Alex Gao’s ‘Cowboy’s Chopper’ builds all manner of custom motorcycles. One thing that...
The notion of building a cafe racer using a Ducati platform brings a few ideal donors to mind. The most obvious...
In the Netherlands custom specialists Wimoto were approached by Niels, the owner of a well kept 900SS who was looking...
Finally the wait is over and the Chanel COCO Mademoiselle short film/commercial is out. The 3 minute 20 second film...
Custom motorcycles like this 1972 Ducati 450 based “21st Century Cafe Racer” named the Sharman, always stir up varied opinions...
Trever Scales of Scales Studio is no stranger to these pages. But today, for the unveiling of his latest project,...
The SportClassic series consisted of five vintage-themed models designed by Pierre Terblanche, with the Sport 1000 being styled after the...
Introducing the Upcycle Motor Garage Ducati 998 Retro Sportbike – a truly remarkable transformation of the already iconic Ducati 998...
This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a...
And the customised Ducati Sport 1000s just keep on coming! Even though Ducati have ceased production of their Sport Classics...
“We like all kinds of styles and therefore build a lot different bikes, but this is our first Café Racer.”...
Palatina Dreambikes is a specialist when it comes to modifying and customizing Aprilia and Triumph motorcycles. They only use the...
Much to the dismay of the Ducatista, we listed the Ducati Sport Classic range as one of the worst factory...
Jon Ball, an IT professional and passionate motorcycle enthusiast, teamed up with his friends at Denton Moto Collective to build...
Whether you’re a die-hard Ducatista or not there’s something special about the Italian marque. In fact, some hold the Ducati...
When architectural designer William Hendrix steps out of his office his mind is consumed with thoughts of motorcycles. He’s a...
Around 2 years ago MotoCorsa general manager Arun Sharma (the genius behind the ‘Manigale’ tongue in cheek ad campaign and...
Thirty-three-year-old Chris Scholtka lives in Cottbus, Germany, about 125km southeast of Berlin. From the age of 5, he was active...
The Ducati 749 was designed by renowned automotive designer Pierre Terblanche. The bike shared a lot in common with the...
Like any industry, to earn respect in the custom motorcycle scene you’ll need to earn your stripes. One of the...
Benjie’s Cafe Racers are back! After (successfully) trying their hand at building a few Scrambler and Tracker-styled builds they’ve returned...
How did you get your hands on the donor bike for this project? Gary: I found this bike in a...
This 1994 Ducati 900SS underwent a remarkable transformation into a cafe racer with a series of modifications. Its appearance was...
In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork....
A couple of weeks back I flew to Sydney to take part in a ride hosted by Ducati Australia called...
Last year Ducati celebrated 25 years of the Monster. Since its release, the iconic naked bike has gone on to...
The 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport is a custom creation crafted by Tyler Lunceford of North Motorcycle around 2011. It showcases...
Jay LaRossa from Lossa Engineering crafted this stunning Ducati 900SS cafe racer masterpiece. Power comes from a rebuilt 904cc L-twin...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
“They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A...
Redmax Speedshop transformed a 2000 Ducati Monster M750 into a bespoke café racer named ‘Zesty Zena.’ The bike, showcased at...
Anyone who has a passion for Italian motorcycles is sure to know the significance of Bimota. The small privately owned...
Back in September last year, I posted a series of Paparazzi photos of Keira Knightly atop this customised Ducati 750SS...
What was once old is new again. 1993 doesn’t seem all that long ago. It was the year Bill Clinton...
When good friends collaborate great things can happen. Father of two, IT professional Jon Ball may not look like your...
Image by Sabine Welte After writing my article on Benelli’s TNT Cafe Racer I was interested to see what other...
Mr Martini (Nicola Martini) is a custom motorcycle builder based in Verona, Italy. His eye for design gaurantees that everything...
The sale came about after Flo was approached by Evy and Andy of Hermanus workshop in Bruges, Belgium. After attending...
When Dan, who is a designer by trade, approached Steve about reviving his damaged Duke he had a very clear...
The 1/8th mile sprint races at Glemseck 101 are a melting pot of all manner of custom motorcycles. Year after...
So you wanna buy a spanking new motorcycle to ride around town and make it without having to touch your...
Most projects you see are collaborations amongst several people with different parties completing different parts of the build or sections...
Thankfully I’m not the only one who has seen the potential in Ducati’s Monster. However, unlike me, he actually...
The project began after a client approached Officine 08 and, rather surprisingly, requested the bike be customised for their newborn...
Unfortunately, dropping that kind of coin on a motorcycle isn’t something most people have the luxury of doing. This was...
CE Moto customized this 1995 Ducati 900SS, incorporating various modifications and enhancements. The customization work involved installing Moto Gadget controls,...
Pink is the new black. Well, maybe not, but the builders of this wild Miami-inspired custom Ducati XDiavel would like...
If you ride a Ducati and don’t get tingles when you see the letters NCR it’s time for a history...
It’s not often I receive two customised versions of the same motorcycle in less than a week. This second example...
Some time in the foreseeable future the advent of an apocalypse due to a zombie outbreak, nuclear war or perhaps even global...
The small capacity custom bikes just keep rolling in. Here’s the latest from Italian outfit Radical Ducati. As their name...
We’ve seen it done before and I’m sure we’ll see it again. A Ducati Scrambler converted into a Cafe Racer....
In the Netherlands at a workshop named ‘Smokin Motorcycles’ an engineer and an industrial designer have taken things a step...
2007 has seen the introduction of a new model range to the Ducati name in the form of the Sport...
“Yes it’s fast, yes it handles, and yep, it’s already been on the track.” The ‘Eleven’ was built as...
Back in 1990 Kengo Sakuba and his brother set out to start their own aftermarket bodywork company dubbed ‘Gull Craft’....
“This project is the first fully ground-up custom from our Pista Design Moto endevour… something especially for us rather than...
Passion for motorcycles runs deep. For Ronaldo Ferreti, it’s a love affair that started during his childhood in Cuba. Surrounded...
In the years following the demise of the Sport Classics companies like Deus Ex Machina and a plethora of new...
When the invitation to modify Ducati’s Scrambler presented itself KRT Framework owner Marvin Diehl seized the opportunity. Fascinated by vintage...
Ducati has been producing its Monster since 1993. Looking back over the years there wasn’t a lot of variation in...
I love a good story and when it’s told right it’s worth sharing. Here’s the tale of how Alonze Customs...
After spending two years working at the Italian custom workshop ‘Factory Moto di Ferro’, Maurizio decided to start Imbarcadero14 Venice....
If I was asked to pull together a list of my top 10 custom motorcycle workshops from around the globe...
One of my favorite modern interpretations of classic motorcycle styling the Ducati Sport Classics, has been dropped by the Italian...
The Ducati MH900E started out as a sketch by Pierre Terblanche. His design was a homage to Mike Hailwood’s...
Bangkok-based custom motorcycle workshop ‘Slayer House’ is all about relationships. Workshop owner Nattaphat Janyapanich, otherwise known as ’Peach’, works with...
If there’s one custom motorcycle workshop whose name is perfectly suited to their style of building it’s Radical Ducati. Radical...
The boys in Denmark have been very busy since they last graced the pages of this site. Their new workshop...
I’m always amazed by the modesty of some of the builders whose incredible bikes grace these pages. A couple of...
At this point, you might be thinking that we’re going to delve into the story of some OCC styled large-capacity...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
The iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue livery first appeared in motorsport on a Ford GT40 in the 1960s. Since...
Just in time for the Wheels & Waves festival in France, Holographic Hammer have unveiled their latest creation and it’s...
The story behind the success of Brisbane’s Ellaspede workshop is one of good old Aussie grit and determination. They started...
The Ducati Monster 821, introduced in 2014, is part of the iconic Monster family that revolutionized the naked bike segment....
We love a good concept motorcycle, even if it isn’t a cafe racer styled ride. These two Ducati concepts are...
Keeping track of all the parts you pull off your bike during a build is a daunting task. When I...
I’m sure many Ducati fans will be looking at this motorcycle with a confused look on their face. In true...
This custom motorcycle based on a 2000 Ducati 900 SS was modified by Shed X using a range of extensive...
Nick Huber’s stunning ’79 Ducati 900GTS Cafe Racer that we featured back in July has emerged again with a fresh set of...
Quite possibly the coolest looking track bike available, NCR’s New Blue. Weighs about the same as your average 250cc and...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
When it comes to unique custom motorcycles Carl Bjorklund and the guys at Super Rat seem to be the experts. I...
While a Motard style motorcycle may not seem like the obvious choice for a cafe racer conversion Jochen Diefke of...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
With the Ducati’s newest bike creating such huge interest in the custom scene lets start by hearing your first...
I’m back on the W650 again! Got loads of time in the saddle this weekend, but it’s never enough!...
