The Futurist: A BMW R nineT café racer laden with 3D-printed parts
Although the BMW R nineT was originally designed as a throwback to classic BMW boxers, it’s always had a modern edge. That…
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Your complete guide to cafe racer motorcycles, from classic bikes to modern-day specials.
Here you’ll find everything from traditional Triumph and Honda cafe racers to the latest BMWs, Ducatis and Yamahas from new wave builders. Discover the cafe racer parts, seats and performance upgrades that’ll take your own cafe racer bike to the next level.
Miami Slice: An off-the-wall Yamaha TR1 café racer from London
We all have our inclinations, preferences, and particular predilections. In custom motorcycle circles, a BMW boxer or Triumph Bonneville are considered mainstream…
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Old school cool: A Norton Commando café racer by FCR Original
Like many custom workshops, FCR Original has cottoned on to the fact that modern classics are much less hassle to work on…
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Speed Read: A Ducati Streetfighter inspired by The Mandalorian and more
Sci-fi-themed motorcycles are often a visual disaster, but we’re digging this Mandalorian-inspired custom Ducati Streetfighter from Jerem Motorcycles. We also feature a…
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Svelte Savage: A skeletal Ducati 750 SS from The Netherlands
The Ducati 750 SS is criminally underrated as a candidate for customization. Sure, the oft-maligned Supersport is unlikely to win any beauty…
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Speed Read: A garage-built Ducati 996 café racer and more
We kick things off with a feel-good story of a botched Ducati 996 custom job, rescued by a talented garage builder. Then…
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Speed Read: The Breitling x Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR and more
Another week, another limited edition from a major OEM. This time, it’s Triumph teaming up with Breitling on a special Speed Triple…
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Speed Read: The $50,000 Supreme Ducati Streetfighter V4 S and more
Ducati teams up with the iconic streetwear label Supreme, an F1 exhaust engineer builds a rowdy Triumph Thruxton café racer, Purpose Built…
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Future Nostalgia: A BMW K1100RS café racer by Powerbrick
No motorcycle encapsulates the vibe of 90s BMW sport tourers quite like the BMW K1100RS. It had everything—three-spoke wheels, triangular bodywork, and…
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Supersport Classic: A Ducati 1198 SportClassic hybrid from California
The Ducati SportClassic is the most beautiful motorcycle that the Italian marque no longer makes. It remains the benchmark for modern factory…
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Spirit of the Sixties: A SYM Wolf 125 vintage racer from Taiwan
Since the dawn of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the 125 cc class has served as a proving ground for factories and riders…
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Project7: A low-riding 1994 Sportster café racer from Indonesia
Kevan Cahyadi is the type of guy who has fully embraced the eclectic nature of Indonesia’s custom motorcycle scene. His shop, Solace…
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