Category - Café Racer

THE GREEN HORNET: Honda CB600F by Drive-In Workshop.

The day to day running of a custom bike shop is not all the glitz and glamour that many people believe it to be. A niche industry rides the waves of global and local economic strength, and for all but the most hardcore devotees, a tricked out motorcycle is a...

ART AND THE MACHINE: Yamaha XS650 by Atelier JAB.

It's the quote made famous by the Will Smith movie franchise Bad Boys, 'We ride together, We die together, Bad Boys for life!' Only it appears wife Jada didn't get the memo. Moving away from Hollywood gossip it's a sentiment that rings true for bikers around...

SALVAGED SR: Yamaha SR500 by Sane Motion Moto.

Many bikes we feature have lived a rough life before being salvaged by a global array of builders who nurse them back to their best. But this here motorcycle must have been a cat in a past life, as it's certainly used up eight of its nine lives; left to rot...

BACK WITH A BANDIT: 1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200 by Zed Made.

It's one of the only memorable moments of The Godfather Part III, Michael's "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" For Sander Ziugov the words ring true, but thankfully the sentiment is a hell of a lot different, as he was willingly drawn back...

PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE: Ducati 750SS by Cevennes Retro Motors.

The French are proud, passionate people who certainly love the finer things in life and know how to expertly craft them. Think of three French inventions off the top of your head, say Lingerie, Champagne and an Automobile, and instantly your day is guaranteed...

BACK IN BLACK: Kawasaki ZR7 by Barn Built Bikes.

For all the complexity of the modern world and the constant rapid evolution in technology, sometimes there is no substitute for keeping things simple. The basics of good customisation have never really changed; clean design, quality components, and precision...

SHOCK TREATMENT: 1984 BMW R80RT ‘Mono’ by Oneyedeer Design.

Over the past few years the BMW R series has been a popular choice for custom bike builders around the world. When built right, there’s a lot to love about a stripped-down boxer. Being inspired by the many R80 builds from the likes of Ironwood Motorcycles...

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION: Ducati S2R ‘Sherwood’ by Drive-In Workshop.

Try as we might, we are largely a product of our environment and while some rebels manage to shake the confines of their ecosystem, most blend in like white on rice. Even in the subversive school of the custom motorcycle scene, we find that many stay true to...

RACING PEDIGREE: 1971 Norton 810 Dunstall.

For such a well known brand with a long history of racing success and desirability, Norton sure has had its ups and downs. The companies latest collapse has left many angry customers out of pocket, but those seeking to find a silver lining will look back to a...

RAISING A GLASS TO MR MARTINI – Nicola Martini and his 25 year journey.

Every year, thousands of tourists descend upon the unassuming Italian town of Verona to take selfies underneath a certain balcony that inspired Shakespeare's scene of Romeo professing his love to Juliet. But in the motorcycle world, during one long weekend in...