Category - Café Racer

OUTSIDE THE LINES: Yamaha XSR700 ‘Hommage’ by George Woodman Garage.

In an industry born on the idea of rebellion and in some cases downright sticking it to the man, most will inevitably still follow the pack. To truly step outside the lines and succeed takes an individual willing to ride alone, but when you're as talented as...

REBORN RACER: 1994 Ducati 916 Monoposto by SR Corse.

The ecosystem within which anything exists will mould even the most independent of outliers, you can fight it, but its influence is unstoppable. So when you call the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo home, with its vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere, stunning...

TANGERINE DREAM: KTM 690 Cafe Racer.

In a year that has thrown up enormous challenges for everyone around the world, fans of KTM have had plenty to smile about. Having made their MotoGP debut in the 2017 season they've tasted the ultimate success in just a few short years with a win apiece for...

COACH BUILT CAFE RACER: 1981 Yamaha TR1 by Back by Lunchtime Customs.

There is often a lot of praise heaped on those who are first in an industry, the early innovators who kickstart it all and have their name up in lights. But just as important are those who sit back and observe, let things shake out and then arrive fashionably...

FAMILY MATTERS: BMW K100 ‘Big Fossati’ by Kustom Kommune.

When your inspiration for a build is a dear family member and your end goal is to create your 'forever bike', those who you bring in to work on your custom creation become fundamental. For Sam Fossati that was all made possible by being a part of Australia's...

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Honda CB1300 ‘Muscle Racer’ by Thomas Danet.

It’s fair to say that Honda’s CB range is one of, if not the most popular platform for customization of all time. And with cafe races constituting a decent chunk of the one-off CB builds in existence, it’s become decidedly difficult to bring something...

MODERN MISSILE: Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale Special Edition.

We've been saying it for years now, don't sleep on our friends in the Indonesian custom motorcycle scene; they're innovators with a can do attitude and a willingness to push the boundaries. It seems we're not the only ones, with the ultimate marketplace for...

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...