Hot Czech: Honda CB500 cafe racer by Rod Motorcycles
Thanks to the interwebs, the custom moto scene is a global village. I’ve never been to Třebíč in the Czech Republic—and I…
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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.
Antidote: A BMW R100RS built by an F2 race team boss
Most custom builders are juggling careers, building bikes as a side gig. Adrián Campos falls into that category: he’s the sporting director…
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20 Not Out: The Made-to-Order BMWs of Diamond Atelier
A year ago, we revealed Diamond Atelier’s new ‘Mark II’ series of BMW café racers. Based on the classic R-series, the Mark…
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Road & Track: A streetable Seeley G50 from NYC Norton
I’m sure most folks have a ‘lottery list’ of bikes they’d put in their garage if they won big. And on my…
Read more »One of One: A very limited edition Guzzi V11 from Japan
Would you customize a limited edition motorcycle? Moto Guzzi only built 600 units of the V11 Sport Scura, but that didn’t stop…
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Hot Rod Alice: A Honda CB750K ten years in the making
Custom builders often cringe at the sight of their first project. But not Craig Marleau of California’s Kick Start Garage. He still…
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Shock Of The New: This BMW is Hookie’s First Modern Build
Any garage accustomed to working on older motorcycles has to shift their thinking when customizing a modern machine. With a brand new…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 18 March, 2018
A sinister Yamaha XJR1300, a smokin’ hot RD350, a Honda CX500 with R6 suspension, and an 80s-style Hayabusa rocketship. It’s all about…
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All Eyes On The Prize: A Ducati 250 cafe racer for $25
We never need any excuse to write about Union Motorcycle Classics. Builders Mike Watanabe and Luke Ransom create beautiful machines in their…
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Above The Curve: A Swedish KZ650 shaped to perfection
When it comes to iconic 1970s middleweights, the Honda CB750 steals all the limelight. But Kawasaki’s KZ650 was also hugely popular—and easily…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 11 March, 2018
A Ducati 848 with a streetfighter vibe, a KTM 640 rebuilt in the tracker style, an e-bike homage to a surfing legend,…
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Building a Sportster Iron 1200 with five total strangers
Harley-Davidson has just launched two new Sportsters: the Iron 1200 and the Forty-Eight Special. Both have throwback styling and graphics to commemorate…
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