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Kawasaki motorcycles have been in production since 1962. During the late sixties, the Japanese manufacturer established a foothold in the US market with their legendary H1 Mach III, a motorcycle that was both revered and feared for its straight-line speed and unpredictable handling. Today Kawasaki is one of the world’s most recognized motorcycle brands. From the iconic Z1000 of the seventies through to today’s supercharged, 330kmh+ H2 they continue to produce motorcycles that push the boundaries of performance. In recent years Kawasaki themselves have adopted the cafe racer style with their Z900RS series of motorcycles.

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The Mistress was commissioned by Mistress Gentlemens Motorcycle Club a motorcycle club based in Lisbon. The club allows members to...
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When opportunity beckons what do you do? … let it pass you by or seize it? Whilst the decision for...
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FATclub – Z900 FATracer

Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
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Kawasaki ER6N Cafe Racer

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I’ve just finished fitting a polished top bridge/triple clamp to the W650 Cafe Racer. After fitting the clip on bars...
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W650 Cafe Racer – On the road again

Well it’s been 7 months since I purchased my W650 and started the Cafe Racer conversion. It’s been a great...
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Kawasaki H1 La Bomba 500

There’s something strangely compelling about raw, handmade bodywork. To me it’s one of the finest demonstrations of skill and creativity....
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After owning a Kawasaki W650 for 5 years I can quite confidently say they are one of the best performing...
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Assume the position – Cafe Racer contortionism

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The Samurai – AMS Kawasaki ZZR600

I’ve been an invited guest at Kustomfest Indonesia for 5 years now. Thanks to the show I’ve made some great...
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Saki Racer – Paul’s Kawasaki GPZ750

As gaudy as the eighties were they certainly produced some cool motorcycles. Sharp angular styling, bold colour schemes and groundbreaking...
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I’m a sucker for a W, so when the boys from Ton Up Garage in Portugal sent through their latest...
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“I acquired this 1980 KZ440 in bits from a friend who had lost interest in the project.” recalls 26 year...
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Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to test ride almost every new modern classic, retro sports and...
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Rodsmith Kawasaki KZ750 Cafe Racer

The art of coachbuilding and metal shaping is a dying art form. Finding skilled individuals who can take a flat...
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Supernova KZ650 Cafe Racer

There’s nothing like a bit of competitive spirit to egg a build on and when it’s between 2 brothers you...
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The boys in Denmark have been very busy since they last graced the pages of this site. Their new workshop...
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The Silver Saxons

Any guess at how much one of the beauties would set you back these days? “In 1978 S&S Performance bought...
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True Potential – Ruffo Black Kawasaki KZ650

Today’s quick update has been a long time in the making. As we’ve seen here before the Kawasaki KZ650 has...
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Fueling the Fire – Stoker Motorcycles ZX-6RR

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Gogo Yubari – Kawasaki Z1000 Racer

To Maurizio Carrero, founder of Imbarcadero 14 Venice in Italy, the Z1000 was more than an icon of motorcycle manufacturing.As...
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Kawasaki W650 Fiddler Cafe Racer

I could now list off the modifications and parts used in the construction of the Fiddler but seeing as Deus...
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Custom motorcycle goodness – Boat Rap Japan

Another of my time wasting/research habits is trawling the internet for custom bike shops who build Cafe Racer style motorbikes...
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Odum Customs Kawasaki KZ200

Before I get into this feature let me first say hello to my Indonesian readers. I know you guys make...
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True Spirit – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS

At the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show last weekend the Japanese manufacturer wowed the motorcycling world once again with the all-new, retro-styled...
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The motorcycle above it’s a custom Kawasaki Ninja 250r from Donny in Jakarta, Indonesia. The time it takes to build...
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W650 Cafe Racer – removing your fuel tank

What have I done! One job I have had to perform a few times during my W650 Cafe Racer project...
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