Category - Café Racer

RETRO RACE REPLICA: 1990 Honda XBR500 ‘Imatra’ by XTR Pepo.

There was a time in the Motorcycle Grand Prix Championship that one weekend racers would find themselves at one of the world's premier circuits, only to be racing on the real roads of places like the Isle of Man the next. They were a different breed, capable...

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: BMW K1100RS by Marek.

New York City might be the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, but the state of the same name is a diverse landscape, from the bustling high-rise laden streets of Manhatten to the stunning and lofty peaks of the endless uninhabited mountain ranges. So a...

SWEET IRONY: Bajaj Pulsar 200NS by IRONic.

Inspired by one of the globes best bike builders from a land far away, using a cheap commuter bike as the basis and learning new skills as part of the journey, this is motorcycle customisation in its purest form. Anyone can make a Ducati look good, cut the...

KILLER ZILLER KIT: BMW R nineT kits by Zillers Garage.

It was impossible to miss! The aviation inspired full-body, hydraulic suspension equipped, BMW R nineT in matte grey that was plastered all over the internet and social media last year. Built by Zillers Custom Garage in Moscow, it was one of the true...

HISTORY MAKING YEAR: TOP TEN BIKES OF 2020.

The year 2020 is not one we will soon forget, but thankfully its nearly in the rearview mirror as we all twist the throttle and round the last bend into 2021. As the pandemic took hold, you showed your spirit and overwhelmed us with an incredible number of...

THE LOOK OF THE IRISH. Honda GL500 Silver Wing.

Tinkering with bikes started out in the most simple of fashions, all you needed was a spanner and you were away. But things sure have become professional in the custom bike scene over recent years and with major brand involvement and six-figure motorcycles...

COVID CREATION: Yamaha XV750 by Cafe Cycles.

To say that 2020 has been a year like no other is an understatement; isolation, heartache and loss have gripped the global community in a way not seen for generations. Perhaps the only ones smiling are those with an online business, who have been doing a...

BUELL AND THE BEAST: XB12S by ROD Motorcycles.

If this bike had been around in May of '98, it would have been right at home in the octane fired film clip for Metallica's song Fuel. A bug catcher, big rubber and a thumping twin spitting out open pipes, this machine has Hot Rod written all over it. But you...

FULL METAL JACKET: BMW R nineT by Differs Moto.

If you're one of the lucky ones and have bought a new motorcycle recently, you probably checked out the accessories and options brochure that all manufacturers have these days. When you did, no doubt your jaw hit the floor at some of the outrageous prices for...

CUSTOM COLLABORATION: Bike Shed X Royal Enfield.

When COVID-19 first hit, much of the two-wheeled industry came to an abrupt halt, along with pretty much every other sector. Annual meet-ups, customs shows, press launches, and other events in the space were pushed back if not outright canceled. It was a...