True addicts of the two-wheeled persuasion don’t let their rides sit idle an entire season simply because it’s cold. All...
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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.
Honda is continuing to expand their modern-retro segment, or as they call it ‘Neo-Sports”, with the addition of the 2022...
Back in 1990 Kengo Sakuba and his brother set out to start their own aftermarket bodywork company dubbed ‘Gull Craft’....
Kaichiroh Kurosu, the founder of the Japanese workshop Cherry’s Company, is one of the world’s top custom motorcycle builders. He’s...
Studies have shown that hardiness is the reason why certain people thrive in the face of adversity. When presented with...
Most riding gear has one primary objective; to protect your body in the event of an accident. While that is...
Back in 2006 one of the first motorcycles that really got me excited about the custom scene was a Yamaha...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
Thirty-three-year-old Chris Scholtka lives in Cottbus, Germany, about 125km southeast of Berlin. From the age of 5, he was active...
Yamaha’s ‘Race Developed’ series of motorcycles from the early seventies left a lasting impression on the motorcycling world. The 1973...
Building 50 custom motorcycles is no mean feat. Adrián Campos and the crew at the Valencia workshop of Bolt Motor...
In 2021 Stu Lloyd became somewhat of a regular on these pages. We featured not 1 but 2 incredible custom...
The Baja 1000 is one of the planet’s most highly regarded off-road races. Occurring annually since 1967 the event attracts...
On the 29th of June, 2022, on the company’s sixth birthday, Curtiss Motorcycles released the documentary ‘The Opposite of Death’ to...
Introducing the Navajo WP touring motorcycle boots, designed using equal parts form and function by Italian motorcyclist footwear experts Stylmartin....
The ICON 1000 crew don’t pull any punches – from the wild graphics they emblazon on their riding gear to...
One of the hardest parts of a custom bike build is deciding when it’s done. This same problem applies to...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
Every successful business experiences change – whether it’s planned or not. As a business finds its place in a market...
The Yamaha XS650 could easily be labelled as the greatest British motorcycle ever built outside of Britain. Powered by a...
A second attempt at anything in life usually results in a better outcome than the first. Whether it’s sitting for...
The bar has definitely been raised in the custom motorcycle scene. If you’re planning on impressing anyone a bolt-on seat,...
Before we take a closer look at the new Merlin Outlaw Explorer Smock we first need to understand what a...
I think it’s fair to say that outside of the US one of the biggest markets for custom-built Harleys would...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
“We’ve spent years researching and improving every single feature on the Alpha Jacket. Put simply, the new Alpha 3.0 is...
Drag racing is the ultimate test of acceleration. The sport commonly takes place on a straight 1/4 stretch of asphalt...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
The Kawasaki ZX-6, otherwise known as the ZZR600 in Europe, was the brand’s flagship middleweight sports bike of the nineties....
Trust is one of the biggest hurdles for any business. But once it is achieved, success will follow. After amassing...
If you’re looking to modify a Harley Davidson Sportster there’s no shortage of aftermarket parts suppliers. You can purchase bolt-on...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Pre-distressed clothing is nothing new. Jeans baring torn knees and patches of worn denim have been readily available from retailers...
Anyone who has been intimate with a Buell Motorcycle built during their H-D era will tell you they aren’t without...
Making a great product doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel. Lithuanian riding gear manufacturer Pando Moto sell the customary range...
I bet the last thing Edgar Heinrich and the BMW Motorrad Design team ever expected to see was their behemoth...
My first foray into the world of custom motorcycles was with a 1978 Honda CX500. Along with all the prerequisite...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
If you frequent these pages you’ll be familiar with the work of Kyohey Sugimoto of Berrybads Motorcycles. The Japanese builder...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
The Ducati SportClassics were well ahead of their time. But not in an engineering or performance sense. Conceived by visionary...
There’s no denying the Royal Enfield Himalayan is a capable ADV bike. But when the manufacturer unveiled their new Scram...
The 2022 edition of Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is happening this week from April 8 to April 10. This...
During the past decade, there has been some great riding gear designed and manufactured by resourceful Australians. One such Aussie...
Royal Enfield dealers from Australia and New Zealand have just gone head to head for the latest iteration of the...
Nicola Martini, the man behind Italy’s Special Mr Martini motorcycle workshop, restaurant and retail store, isn’t the shy type. For...
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
After the success of his first custom bike series, Fran Manen of Lord Drake Kustoms knew he was on to...
It’s no walk in the park for a custom workshop to stay fresh and original. Constantly pushing boundaries, reinventing styles...
It’s not often you hear of people fulfilling their childhood “When I grow up I want to be …” career...
There’s virtually no limit to the extent that you can modify a motorcycle. This, of course, includes its performance and...
When I first met Ram Ram Januar at his home in Bandung, Indonesia he told me that he started his...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Whether you like to call them modern classics, sport heritage, Neo Sports, retro sport or modern-retro motorcycles, the market for...
Being unconventional takes guts. It means having the confidence to buck trends, do the unexpected and disregard what neigh sayers...
The latest instalment of the Batman movie series directed by Matt Reeves is due to hit US cinema screens in...
One of the most expensive motorcycles to ever be sold at auction was a Vincent Black Lightning. It goes without...
On average, the custom motorcycles we feature here are presented by the builder. But for this article, we’re doing things...
Sometimes it’s a single detail that defines a build. Just one modification or handmade part that takes a custom motorcycle...
Building 2 identical motorcycles probably wouldn’t sound all that appealing to most builders. But for Antoine Meister who runs the...
UK manufacturer Clews Competition Machines (CCM Motorcycles) has been producing motorcycles since 1971. Company founder, the late Alan Clews, launched...
Motorcycles are involved in rear-end collisions more often than you’d like to think. Infact in the USA, as many as...
Nicola Martini, aka Mr Martini, has always marched to the beat of his own drum. From the bright red top...
In 1971 motorcycle engineer Lino Tonti designed a frame that defined the future of Moto Guzzi motorcycles. Known affectionately as...
If we take a look back at the emergence of the 1950s cafe racer movement it was the British motorcycle...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
The Honda CB750 Four is, without a doubt, an iconic motorcycle. It’s been labelled as one of the greatest motorcycles...
It’s been some time since we heard from Sacha Lakic and his team at Blacktrack Motors. After the completion of...
At the beginning of 2020, Norton Motorcycles under the leadership of Stuart Garner dropped a bombshell when they announced they...
Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was...
The bond between some motorcyclists and their machines is unbreakable. They may have owned a bike from new, kept it...
During its impressive 20-year run, there were 81 different model variations of the BMW R100. The iconic boxer has been...
The 1/8th mile sprint races at Glemseck 101 are a melting pot of all manner of custom motorcycles. Year after...
A brand loyal customer is someone who shows positive feelings toward a brand. They are dedicated to purchasing said brands...
There are several reasons why you might want to install an aftermarket exhaust on your motorcycle. It could be that...
They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. By now, with all the copycat builds it has inspired,...
Some motorcycles lend themselves very well to customisation, but I wouldn’t consider the Honda Goldwing to be one of them....
The Roland Sands Ridgeline CE Jacket is one of the newest additions to the brand’s 2021 range of riding gear....
Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse one of our favourite motorcycle events on the planet got cancelled....
As an act of respect for their late father’s achievements, Giovanni and Carlo Magni displayed a very special motorcycle at...
It’s been 2 years since Bimota released sketches of their Kawasaki powered retro sports bike concept. At this year’s EICMA...
The release of the Royal Enfield 650 twins has been a huge success for the Indian manufacturer. It was only...
The Yamaha Yardbuilt series will soon be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Originally the brainchild of Yamaha Project Manager, Shun...
Nothing says bad-ass like a leather motorcycle jacket. But aside from its appearance, there are several other benefits that leather...
Despite its modest performance and rudimentary design, the Honda Super Cub has remained in production since 1958. This is because...
There was a time when the Gilera brand was as hallowed in motorcycle racing as Honda and Ducati. After World...
There’s no doubt about it – making a good first impression takes hard work. When you get it right though,...
Triumph Motorcycles have been adding a myriad of updates and special editions to their 2022 Modern Classic lineup. We’ve seen...
There are few skills in custom motorcycle building as important as an eye for detail. This is because observers can...
When it comes to motorcycle accessories there are literally hundreds of things you can bolt onto a bike, from dress-up...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
They say a change is as good as a holiday. For Marco Ferrara of Singular Rides that change came in...
These are the Gordon Boots from Italian motorcycle footwear specialists Falco. Falco produces everything from full race spec footwear to...
Some people find it a real struggle to sit still. Take Stu Lloyd for example. It hasn’t even been 4...
Mark Bliss is a man of many talents, but it’s his work with motorcycles he’s most proud of. Both of...
If I was to be brutally honest finding a motorcycle helmet that ticks all the boxes for me has been...
Story contributed by builder – Larry Maas This bike started its life around 1970 at Kosman Specialties, where I worked...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
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...
