So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
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Geoff launched Return of the Cafe Racers in 2006 as a place to document his very first cafe racer build. He has also worked as the editor of the independent custom motorcycle magazine Tank Moto, contributed to other online publication like BikeExif and co-hosted several Australian automotive events. Geoff also regularly visits custom bike events around the world as a special guest or media partner.
Despite the clear improvements and benefits of the newer water-cooled models, the air-cooled Triumph Bonneville T100 is destined to be...
Andi Akbar and his Jakarta based workshop Katros Garage aren’t showing any signs of slowing down. Katros Garage has continued...
Nostalgia is a powerful thing. For seasoned motorcyclists, nostalgia can quickly become an obsession. A chance sighting of a beloved...
Clutch Moto is a 100% Australian made purpose-built riding gear brand based out of Sydney. It was established by 3...
In the scheme of things, 10 years isn’t all that long. But for a small business launched by a pair...
“Design truly governed by passion and a constant need for improvement.” – MessnerMoto Mirko Messner, aka MessnerMoto is a motorcycle...
Never shall I ride cold again! In a recent article, I reviewed a set of Oxford premium heated grips. Since...
Looking cool on a motorcycle used to be effortless. Before the invention of Kevlar and tech fabrics, riders either wore...
If there’s one builder whose work can be summed up by the adage “looks fast standing still” it’s that of...
“I have a habit of going cheap at the start of a project and then blowing it out of proportion.”...
Story contributed by Fiorello Galluzzo I’m a regular humble guy and generally good with my hands. By day I’m a...
We applaud moto brands that continually step up their game. One such brand that earned our kudos a long time...
Someone once said, “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow“. Not everyone is...
Let’s be honest. There aren’t many things you can do in public that are as pleasurable as riding a motorcycle....
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
UK helmet manufacturer Ruroc has released the third edition of their Atlas motorcycle helmet. The aptly named Ruroc Atlas 3.0...
Are you a dreamer or a doer? Prior to 2018 Marcel Galuszka would have labelled himself a dreamer. But when...
What better way to celebrate a motorcycle workshop’s 10 year anniversary than with a build that showcases everything they’re capable...
Motorcycles are an addictive drug. Every rider remembers the first time they sat in the saddle and twisted the throttle....
Not all custom builds have to completely transform a motorcycle to catch our attention. Fresh on the heels of BMW...
Back in 2015 Christian Möhring came up with a unique concept. It involved making helmet customisation accessible to everyone. To...
Tanadit Sarawek is somewhat of a grandmaster when it comes to building custom motorcycles. With more than 300 custom builds...
Triumph Motorcycles range of Modern Classics is arguably the best mix of modern technology and classic style money can (currently)...
My name is Ryan Despres, I’m 31 years old and live in Alberta, Canada. I work as a Helicopter pilot...
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles have over 100 custom Triumph Modern Classics under their belts. Along with building custom bikes for...
Back in 2005, when I first became interested in the Japanese custom motorcycle scene, finding insights into their world took...
Hooded motorcycle jackets are a point of contention for some riders. Due to their design, they can generate a substantial...
Kristy Nadine is a busy lady. When she’s not hunched over a customer tattooing their skin you’ll find her sketching...
We have to admit that seeing riders getting around on their motorcycles wearing trainers makes us cringe. But now, Alpinestars...
I’m Billy Marijn Kuijken and I run Rogue Motorcycles, a custom motorcycle shop in Perth, Western Australia. At Rogue, we...
At 54 years young Swedish born Norwegian Tomas Wrede has an enviable list of bike builds under his belt. He...
We’ve all experienced a time when our best-laid plans fell in a heap. But if that plan was to fail...
Keeping yourself protected isn’t the only reason to buy dedicated riding gear. Take for instance when the weather turns sour....
High in the northeastern reaches of Italy, you’ll find the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Bordered by Slovenia and Austria it’s...
There have been close ties between skate and motorcycle culture for decades. Many esteemed names in skateboarding like Max Schaff,...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
When you’ve spent over a decade building world-class Superbikes it’s fair to say you know a thing or two about...
Icon 1000 have given us a glimpse of what the future of riding gear may look like with their new...
Let’s not beat around the bush. The motorcycles built by Harley Davidson have never been hot favourites in the cafe...
Image above: BMW R nineT tail tidy by Daedalus As Sir Mix-a-lot indubitably pointed out, there are some people who...
Stu Lloyd grew up in the UK during the late ’70s and early ’80s. As a young boy, his leisure...
The Bell Eliminator Helmet hit shelves a couple of years ago and has been a huge success for the brand....
Let’s face it – 2020 wasn’t the best year to be releasing a new motorcycle. Heck, it wasn’t a good...
A Moto Guzzi Le Mans cafe racer is enough to make any Guzzisti go weak at the knees. When Guzzi...
Named after the untamed mountains and wilderness of the Canadian northwest, these are the Rev’It! Yukon motorcycle boots. Inspired by...
The Honda CB750 was for many years the poster child of the “new wave” cafe racer scene. These days however...
When it comes to building a cafe racer, no other marque is better suited than Triumph Motorcycles. This is of...
Anyone privy to the world of custom motorcycles will have heard of Motogadget. The German aftermarket parts manufacturer made its...
In 2014, Harley Davidson introduced the world to the Street 500. The water-cooled 500cc, US & Indian built, learner approved...
When I lived in the city, cruise control was something I’d have never considered for my motorcycles. However, now that...
By definition, the Kawasaki ZRX1100 is a Universal Japanese Motorcycle, otherwise referred to as standard. But in our opinion, there...
Generally speaking, when we see workshops producing bolt-on kits, they aim to recreate the classic styles. Cafe Racer and Scrambler...
As the world struggles to regain some form of normality after the pandemic – we’re beginning to see the return...
Let me start off by saying I am by no means a motorcycle tyre expert. I’m incapable of waxing lyrical...
On March 15 2021 Moto Guzzi celebrated its centenary. One hundred years in operation is no mean feat for any...
The iconic Gulf Oil orange and blue livery first appeared in motorsport on a Ford GT40 in the 1960s. Since...
This is the new Rev’it! Element Motorcycle Jacket a lightweight, versatile jacket offering all-weather compatibility and CE certified protection. The...
The Yamaha Yardbuilt series has been running for an impressive 7 years now. Since then Yamaha has commissioned over 50...
Last week we featured a very tidy BMW K1100 LT cafe racer by Anthony LoGalbo of New York based workshop...
If you’re familiar with the MOMO brand it’s most likely because of their steering wheels and gear knobs. The MOMO...
New York City is arguably the planets most influential style and culture mecca. Whatever you’re into you’re sure to find...
As the temperatures rise in Summer it’s not unusual to see motorcyclists neglecting their safety in favour of staying cool....
Unless you’re buying a Harley-Davidson most dealerships don’t offer much in the way of customisation at the time of sale....
On average it rains 164 days a year in Portland, Oregon. Not what you’d call the ideal climate for motorcyclists....
The Honda CB400 Super Four is the embodiment of Universal Japanese Motorcycle Design. It’s a general-purpose standard motorcycle built to...
I can’t think of anything worse than walking out to my motorcycle only to discover it’s been stolen. Motorcycle theft...
There’s a lot in a name. Vienna based workshop Horizontal Moto named their business after their approach to bike building....
Honda proved that the Japanese could build capable v-twin cruisers with motorcycles like their VT series. Compared to US-built alternatives...
Every so often you come across a product that’s so good you find it hard to part with it, even...
Repeat customers are the bread and butter of every business. Unfortunately, for some businesses, such as custom motorcycle builders, most...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
Recently I relocated from a major city to a regional town. Because of this, I have had to adopt new...
Some skills can take a lifetime to perfect. There are people however who seem to have a natural ability to...
Someone once said, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” For any brand, releasing...
There are 2 kinds of people in this world. Those who like to keep their motorcycle clean and those who...
In life, the best advice you will get will comes from friends. After all, if you can’t trust your friends,...
Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to test ride almost every new modern classic, retro sports and...
It seems unlikely there would be any kind of connection between snow sportswear and motorcycling, but UK based helmet manufacturer...
The fine vólk at BMW Motorrad have a motorcycle for every occasion – just meander into a dealership and look...
The new 2021 Rev’it! Dirt Series riding gear collection is aimed squarely at the adventure rider segment. However, amongst the...
It is well and truly time to accept the fact that electric motorcycles will become commonplace in the not too...
When you’re on to a good thing, stick to it. This isn’t the first time Gwenael Barthélémy, aka Le Weekend...
This isn’t the first time we’ve featured a BMW cafe racer that’s been put together by a BMW car enthusiast....
Sena opened its doors in 1998 and since then has become a mainstay of the motorcycle communications game. They are...
My first visit to Jakarta in 2014 was arranged for the sole purpose of visiting custom motorcycle workshops. We’d been...
Serious motorcycle boots with serious motorcycle style. The Elsinore boots have been a stand out in the Icon range for...
In 2007 Buell Motorcycles announced the release of the first model in their range that wasn’t powered by a Harley...
If you’re based in central Europe and you’re seeking a place for advice on a cafe racer or custom motorcycle...
Working with clients can be both challenging and rewarding. When Ønix Design’s latest customer, a doctor from Valencia, brought his...
One of the biggest gripes we hear from riders about electric motorcycles is the absence of engine noise. We love...
Verona based workshop Fabbris Motorcycles has been in operation for an impressive 42 years. Started by Luciano Fabbris in 1979...
36-year-old Stefan Lantschner grew up on a farm in Italy where he developed an incurable fixation with motorcycles. His father...
I sink a lot of time and money into buying the right motorcycle helmet. And I don’t know about you,...
If you’re looking for a classically styled motorcycle jacket but don’t want the bulk or weight associated with leather, waxed...
Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
The Honda CBX1000 needs no introduction. It is one of only a handful of 6 cylinder production motorcycles ever made...
One of the greatest things about riding motorcycles is how they allow you to disconnect. Whether it’s by disconnecting from...
One of the trademarks of Tamarit Motorcycles is that their only constant is change. With a portfolio fast approaching 100...
