After recently featuring AdHoc’s 3rd Cafe Racer build it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t take a quick look back...
Honda Cafe Racer
Honda is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. In the 1960s they became a household name in the USA thanks to their “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” advertising campaign. By the 1980s, they produced upwards of 3 million bikes a year. The Honda CB750 has been credited with being the world’s first superbike and has become the poster child of the modern cafe racer scene.
“It started out as a 1969 (70?) Honda CB350. It had the upswept CL pipes on it but the engine...
“This was my first ever build, a ’76 Honda CB550 F1 Super Sport that I picked up from my mate...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
I’ve had a rather unhealthy obsession with Honda’s CR750 for as long as I can recall. I think it stems...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
Located in Graz, Austria ‘Vagabund Moto’ is the brainchild of designer Paul Brauchart and mechanical engineer Philipp Rabl. “Both of...
Back in 2007 I came across a Honda Dream on display in a motorcycle store in Leederville, Western Australia. I...
If Sir Mixalot was here right now his Anaconda would be bitterly disappointed. This is Rewheeled #1, a Honda CB750...
I love Fridays. As beer o’clock draws closer (4pm) my concentration disintegrates and I begin my weekly ritual of trawling...
Daryl Villanueva, the main man behind Bandit9 got in touch to tell us about this exclusive limited edition machine. “It’s...
Tom Gilroy and his Purpose Built Moto workshop on Australia’s Gold Coast have risen through the ranks to become one...
No one is ever going to stand in front of a Honda NX650 Dominator and exclaim “look at the clean...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
Today’s feature is about a different breed of Z. It’s a totally revised and, for lack of a better term,...
One of the biggest highlights for me when we were pulling together issue 6 of Tank Moto Magazine also happened...
The decision whether to customize a pre-eighties Honda CB750 or not is becoming a tough one to make. There was...
Thanks to a huge increase in the popularity of the custom motorcycle scene many hobby builders have turned a passion...
“Elegance is the first thing that comes to mind when we look at our Honda CB750,” says Arián Campos of...
For Marcos Vazquez of Spain’s Free Kustom Cycles the decision was made easy. After rolling an early nineties Honda CB500f...
California based Airtech Streamlining are manufacturers of “the world’s largest selection of motorcycle fairings and bodywork”, producing parts for land...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
Todd McLellan is a Canadian still and motion photographer whose work includes this outstanding series of restored and customised vintage...
One builder who perfectly blends race track styling into his road-going motorcycles it’s Pepo Rosell of XTR Pepo. However, to...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
Over the last few years, I’ve seen some amazing things happen in the world of custom motorcycle building, but the...
It’s true. Sometimes the simple things in life are often the best. Take for example this super clean CB750 build...
Everyone needs a hobby. German-born Holger Breuer found his back in 2004 when he built his first custom motorcycle. Since...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
Krzysztof Rogalinski, aka KrisBiker, is a Polish bike enthusiast who documents his two-wheeled exploits on Youtube. The self-taught mechanic and...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, killer surf, cheap shopping and Bintang beer. Bali also happens to be a...
At first glance you could mistakably name this bikes donor as a CX500, which is wrong, but not far off....
October! What the hell happened to September!? More amazing home built Cafe Racers from our readers. This time round it’s...
Custom motorcycles straight out of the seventies by Bodyline Customs. Long, Low and full of style. ...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
The Honda CX500 has been a hot fave in the custom scene for quite some time. But for some reason,...
Unlike many of the Honda CB750’s I see converted in to Cafe Racers this one started out as a mid...
To launch the new workshop Gregorio got his hands on a stock ’92 Honda CB750. A reliable, well designed and...
Here’s an episode from Two Guys Garage giving us a sneak peek at the Honda CB500 they are building which...
Straight from one end of Honda’s CB range to the other. Yesterday it was a CB125 Cafe Racer from the...
When Honda finally joined the new wave modern retro movement with the CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe we knew it was...
No more riding for me until the new year! (no this isn’t my bike…I wish!) My two wheel fix will...
Some of the best stories have the most humble and unexpected beginnings. Little did Zane, Adam and Jake English of...
This Honda CB750, Dick Mann replica has been built by a chap by the name of Mick in Sydney. Mick has...
After deciding to open their workshop back in 2015 this was the second custom build that the Wrench Kings undertook...
Rickman Honda CR750 Brothers Derek and Don Rickman established Rickman motorcycles in 1960 from which they manufactured motorcycles up until...
Rex built the Citrus Cafe Racers frame using his own design which features a mono shock rear suspension system. The...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
Verona based workshop Fabbris Motorcycles has been in operation for an impressive 42 years. Started by Luciano Fabbris in 1979...
Take two Honda 360’s. Rebuild motor, brakes, forks, carbs, swingarm with combination of parts from two said bikes. Custom...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
Mark Twain once postulated, “There is no such thing as a new idea“. This can definitely be said of the...
Ok, so it may not actually be made from Beer (that’s just plain ridiculous) but this very tidy Honda CB160r...
Honda’s journey into the world of 90-degree v-twins may have only be a short one, but their CX500 still gains...
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
Unikat, which translates to ‘Unique Piece’, opened its doors a mere 18 months ago. It all began when Grzegorz completed...
Having the luxury of being able to build motorcycles at your own pace isn’t something most professional workshops enjoy. For...
…and all of a sudden you’re hooked. The RC166 won an amazing 10 out of 10 1966 World Championship series...
Marco, a tattooist from Toulouse France well aware of the risks when buying a secondhand motorcycle. Since his teenage years...
“We have been so consumed with customer work that we haven’t been able to build a shop bike since we...
Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
This 1974 Honda CB750 was customized as a brat-style cafe racer. The frame and wheels were painted black, and the...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
To kick off our “Readers Rides week” we’ve got a bit of bling in the form of a gold leafed...
Place your bids!! This incredibly tidy Honda CB400 Cafe Racer is up for auction on Ebay right now. Read the...
During this week’s edition of Sunday Screening, we feature new motorcycle videos from the US, Japan and France. First up...
An unsavoury nickname can be hard to shake. After its release in the late seventies, the Honda CX500 was rather...
Once the bike was dismantled the 600cc inline four received a complete overhaul with specific attention being paid to the...
Looking at the picture above one could be convinced that they are viewing an engine built by Vincent Motorcycles (I certainly...
If you saw my post recently about the Tidy Triumph Bobber I’m sure you’d like to see more about the...
How many times have you walked into a dealership and been convinced by a salesman that their bike isn’t right...
I never get tired of seeing Honda CB750‘s converted into Cafe Racers. Not only is the CB750 a magnificent base...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
From his ‘Tannermatic’ workshop in Hull, Massachusetts, Matt Tanner restores and fabricates composite parts. An average day at Tannermatic consists...
I’ve always been a naked guy. Not like the ones that run across the field during the Ashes or walk...
The 2018 Bike Shed show has been and gone. For those who were lucky enough to attend the London based...
The DCC crew have added some more amazing shots of the Four Hundred that I had to share with those...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
“We wanted a fully customized bike with modern cafe racer styling and bulletproof reliability,” says Iñaki. “Because of that, we...
The results are out and the winners have been announced but what bikes were our favourite custom motorcycles from the...
I will be the first to admit I’m hopelessly nostalgic. So when I come across a story of a father...
Fancy owning a Wrenchmonkee motorcycle? The Gorilla Punch is going under the hammer along with Monkee #7. You can place...
Jeremy Bumpus owns ‘The Hot Rod Shop’ in Corinth, Mississippi, and co-hosts Motortrend’s CarFix series. Alongside fellow host Bryan Fuller...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
“As a teenager I always wanted to build a custom motorcycle and spent my time (when I wasn’t riding) drawing...
It’s not uncommon to hear people referring to a motorcycle as being bulletproof, but it’s not that often that it...
After picking the best of the two 1966 Honda CB160s we decided that this would be a build completed entirely...
“I’m a carpenter by trade and have always worked with my hands. I started riding a motorbike in March 2014...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
What could be better than driving around in a high performance vehicle that looks as though it could fall apart...
