Despite the lockdowns, we saw some amazing cafe racers completed in 2020. Many were built by individuals who suddenly found...
So you’re obsessed with two wheels? Well, we see no reason why that obsession can’t span beyond motorcycles to include...
For 15 years now Thor Drake, owner-operator of See See Motorcycles in Portland, OR, has been hosting the venerable One...
It seems that the custom scene has been bitten by the drag racing bug. As motorcyclists, we all have an...
It’s on this weekend! If you’re in the area get your ass down there and share this with everyone who...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
Last week I returned from Japan after fulfilling a 5 year dream of attending the 2013 Mooneyes Yokohama Hotrod &...
2013 is right around the corner so it’s time to start thinking about updating the most essential item in your...
Imagine the biggest bike gathering you’ve been to. Hell, the biggest gathering of anyone. Now double it. Double it again....
After a forced 2-year hiatus the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is back! First launched in 2014...
A good set of motorcycle luggage will literally go a long way. Whether you’re looking for a storage solution for...
There are countless “oddly satisfying” videos on YouTube that will put even the most active of minds at ease. Personally,...
There’s a huge difference between having the ability to bolt a few aftermarket parts onto a motorcycle and being a...
My first decent crash on a motorcycle was in front of about 20 strangers during a group ride I’d organized...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
2022 is the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. To help mark the occasion we’re looking at the...
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki’s Z series of motorcycles. The motorcycle that started it all, the 1972 Kawasaki...
Every motorcyclist dreams of escaping the daily grind on their two-wheeled steed. Just imagine how fun it would be ditching...
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt over the years of writing this website it’s to never underestimate anyone or anything....
I’ve just returned home after attending Malaysia’s premier custom automotive lifestyle event ‘Art of Speed’ and it was a helluva...
Over the past 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to visit is a wide range of custom automotive shows around...
Where does your love of motorcycles come from? It’s actually your typical boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy...
For those of you who want a calendar for your workshop that the missus won’t frown upon, BIKEEXIF have released...
Down here in Australia winter is just around the corner and with it comes the end of the automotive festival...
Spent most of today setting up a new computer (wahey) and found these images I collected a while back. These...
The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
Another Bonneville Speed Week has been and gone and the salt is once again quiet. Here’s some of the best...
If you’re a custom bike builder (professional or backyard) and you can get you’re near Sydney why not enter your...
Dime City Cycles are calling out to all Cafe Racer Clubs and enthusiasts around the globe to get involved with...
On July 21st 2018 the Bike Shed London held the inaugural ‘Cafe Racer Cup’. An event designed to allow everyday...
The 59 Club started was started by Curate John Oakes, who went on to become the Canon of St. Brides...
For years I’ve been toying with the idea of releasing a Cafe Racer themed clothing. A few months ago I...
Here’s a sneak peek at some of what you can expect to see in Season 1 of Discovery HD Theatre’s...
The holidays are here. It’s the perfect time to get working on that Cafe Racer project! You’re going to need...
Only 6 days left till the first episode of Cafe Racer TV airs on Discovery HD. At 9pm on Wednesday...
For years now I’ve been receiving photos and stories from Return of the Cafe Racers readers showcasing their own custom...
Pinterest!? I thought it was all wedding photos and scrap booking, as it turns out there’s loads of dudes on...
Factory-built cafe racers are somewhat of a paradox. By definition, cafe racers are customised motorcycles built by enthusiasts or aftermarket...
After purchasing the Peugeot TSA from a classifieds ad work started on getting the bike running smoothly. Unfortunately what was initially a...
I was totally disappointed that I missed the Chopped Rod and Custom festival last year so this year was a...
Getting up at 5:30 in the morning for work is difficult sometimes, but on Sunday, December 19th, I had no...
A great shot from the Isle of Mann. Nothing makes the heart race like seeing a motorcycle catching some airtime....
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
It’s spring, 1957 in an alternate-reality London, and the car park of the Ace Cafe is alive with leather-clad rockers....
Those crazy kids at Deus Canggu (Bali, Indonesia) sure know how to have a good time! Last week the Deus...
Deus Ex Machina in Sydney have announced on their facebook page the second (and hopefully annual) Boundless Enthusiasm Bike Build Off. On 05...
Established by Dare Jennings, Rod Hunwick and Carby Tuckwell, Deus ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney, produces motorcycles for the post-modern world. What the hell...
The official film of Dirt Quake II. “A global gathering of crackpot riders flat track racing the most inappropriate bikes, plus...
Gentleman, button your collar and start your engines. The first ever Gentleman’s Ride will be happening this Sunday, 30th of...
“Dustards” is an award-winning road-trip documentary from Ukraine that showcases a cross-country motorcycle adventure through the western region of one...
Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo...
In the world of electric vehicles, motorcycle manufacturers are lagging behind. It’s no fault of their own though. Despite big...
With the increased popularity of custom motorcycles comes with it a new found interest in motorcycle racing. While there’s nothing...
Attending events is probably my favourite part of being involved in the custom scene. Events are the best way to...
The 2022 Art of Speed Festival has just wrapped up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This year marked the 10th anniversary...
I’ve been a huge fan of Spanish photographic rockstar Kristina Fender for some time. Not only does she take a...
It’s always a pleasure to get a glimpse inside the workshop of a custom builder. They tend to be much...
In the early 1960s, the Surf scene in California was peaking. Skilled fibreglass workers were in high demand by up...
Courtesy of our friends FATclub in France comes this awesome Kwazaki Z900 Cafe Racer. “The FATclub is dedicated to special...
The Deus Ex Machina 2013 “Festival of Thump” has just been and gone at the Deus “Emporium Of Post Modern...
Never in the history of rubber production has there been a tire that is more controversial than the Firestone Champion Deluxe. Over...
Last month I was approached by Luke at Fuel Magazine and asked if I would contribute to his magazine. Being...
Yet another outstanding issue of Fuel Magazine is just about to hit the shelves. Grab a copy to see my...
For the first time since its creation, Fuel Motorcycles ‘Scram Africa’ played out in two rounds. The first round took...
Now that Norton Motorcycles is finally in good hands we’re looking forward to seeing great things from the legendary British...
Of all the custom workshops in the USA there’s one that never fails to remind me of exactly why I...
Although I spend a lot of time traveling to international shows, what excites me the most is the work of...
The long awaited issue 2 of Head Full of Snakes magazine is finally out! To celebrate its release there will...
Brisbane based industrial designers, mechanics and tinkerers Steve Barry and Leo Yip are the driving force behind Ellaspede custom motorcycles...
The 8 challengers have built an eclectic mix of high powered customs from a full faired, blown Buell to a...
David Mucci is an Industrial Designer and Custom Motorcycle Builder working out of Portland, Oregon. Since his 17th birthday, David’s...
Each time we fly to Jogjakarta there’s talk of Maitais by the pool and massages at the hotel, but we...
Despite being one of the world’s most recognised custom motorcycle builders, Shinya Kimura is a modest man. This short film...
Back in 2015 Christian Möhring came up with a unique concept. It involved making helmet customisation accessible to everyone. To...
Photo by Brandon LaJoie ‘Cafe Racers of Instagram’. The name alone strikes fear and awe into the hearts of anyone...
The safety level of riding gear available to motorcyclists has come a long way in the last 10 years. Manufacturers...
For reasons, I don’t need to explain there have been very few custom motorcycle events of late. Thankfully as normality...
A while back we were approached by Just Bikes in Australia and invited to enter their Just Auto Legends campaign....
The world of Cafe racers is primarily a playground for adults, but South African Johann de Wet is out to...
It’s been 12 years since custom automotive enthusiast Asep Ahmad Iskandar held the very first Art of Speed Festival in...
I’m in Jogjakarta for the 2015 instalment of Kustomfest, Indonesia’s biggest custom culture and lifestyle festival. Along with Luke from Fuel...
It’s 1959 in London, England. What suffices for a summer here has arrived, and you are a 20-year-old that’s still...
As motorcyclists we know it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. But there’s something to be said for...
Mad Max Fury Road is due to hit cinema screens in May 2015 and they’ve just released a trailer to...
Custom motorcycle builder Max Hazan has just been awarded the prestigious ‘Best of Show’ awards at the 2022 Concours d’Elegance...
The 2011 Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show is drawing closer and they’ve just released this great video teaser for...
This year was the 27th anniversary of the Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod and Custom Show. Yes, you read that right....
A few more shots from on the set of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series starting on October 13th....
Relocating to Melbourne would have to be the best thing I could have done to fuel my passion for the...
Christmas is here and hopefully you’ll get a chance to relax. If you do get some time to yourself nothing...
As someone who has a history of heart disease in their family, I know all too well how devastating it...
While most of us have an idea of what our ideal Cafe Racer would look like, not everyone can translate...
Riding a motorcycle is all about risk vs reward. The risk is in the two wheels instead of four. The...
Earlier this year Return of the Cafe Racers had the honour of co-hosting the Australian premiere of Oil in the...
This weekend in Melbourne, Australia there’s a lot more happening than just a few midgets riding horses around in circles....
On November 3rd and 4th 2012 Melbourne will be host to the first Oil Stained Brain custom motorcycle exhibition. Return...
Tim Kills BSA A65 Bobber On November 3rd & 4th I co-hosted a custom motorcycle exhibition in Melbourne named Oil...
The builders, the bikes, the one motorcycle show. Check out the vid with loads of action from the show, builder...
Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers Published by Prestel Publishing : With their tattoos, leather jackets, slicked-back hair and their beloved British...
