This Honda 1971 CB450 Cafe Racer titled Bonita recently appeared on Cafe Racer and custom motorcycle Blog, Pipeburn. After getting...
Honda Cafe Racer
Honda is currently the largest motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. In the 1960s they became a household name in the USA thanks to their “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” advertising campaign. By the 1980s, they produced upwards of 3 million bikes a year. The Honda CB750 has been credited with being the world’s first superbike and has become the poster child of the modern cafe racer scene.
The base for the Electric Juice Cafe Racer was a 1979 Honda CB750, a motorcycle that many modern Cafe Racer...
Nothing grabs the headlines quite like an enormous selling price at auction. We’ve seen motorcycles sell for phenomenal money over...
Is there such a thing as a factory built cafe racer? If you ask a purist they’ll tell you no...
“This Honda CB550K was an older gentleman’s highway cruiser with shield and bags when I found it. You could tell...
The Yamaha XS-V1 Sakura (Prototype ie coming soon!) oozes Cafe Racer style and should pck plenty of punch based on...
After my post a few days ago the Honda Fury was officially launched in New York. To coincide with this...
The annual custom motorcycle craziness that is the AMD World Championship of bike building has been and gone again. This...
I stuck with motorcycles mainly because they take up less space than cars, and are generally cheaper. I got into...
Scales Studio is 2 man workshop that specialises in fabrication work and high-end paint. Based in Houston, Texas their list...
Late in 2019 three friends in the Spanish town of Almoradí joined forces to launch Plus 3 Motors. Each with...
The Honda was built by Andy Megerle, a German car enthusiast who’s had his heart set on building this Honda...
“I’m Jim Alonze from Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. I’ve been into bikes my whole life, from off...
For Nick Xiromeritis working as an automotive designer has had its benefits. Born in Detroit Michigan Nick has been lucky...
Jeff’s story is one that might sound familiar. He found himself looking for a new source of income, and didn’t...
The following is an excerpt from Tank Moto Issue 1 “As Close As It Gets” Replica Honda CR750 article –...
Arxaperiment designer Ndikol started his first build in 2011 with some guidance from a local mechanic and metalworker. Using his...
As far as timeframes go David says the Ad Hoc CB750 has been a hard one to wrap up. “Due...
Building one of the only Cafe Racers in your country is no mean feat, especially when you live in a...
So how did KickMoto get started? Jeff: We all met through a mutual friend and hit it off because of...
Hey Daryl, It’s been a while since we last spoke. What’s been happening at Bandit9? “There’s only one way to...
“Our goal here at Bandit9 is to deliver a unique product that’s drastically different from the last. We don’t...
The following story is an extract from Tank Moto issue 4 “My very first motorcycle was a 50cc Honda Cub....
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. I have no doubt Mr. Da Vinci would be repeating those words if he was...
This bike is the daily commuter of BCR crew member Doinker. It’s a 1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport modified to...
It’s been a while since I featured anything from BCR (Benjie’s Cafe Racers) on the blog but when I came...
Berry Bads Motorcycles are yet another Japanese custom tuner/builder who’s work has caught my attention. With a gallery full of Bobbers,...
I wasn’t able to make it along to the event last weekend at Deus Ex Machina in Camperdown, Sydney and...
The results are out and the winners have been announced but what bikes were our favourite custom motorcycles from the...
While the average person may think Italy’s best export is its cuisine, lovers of automobiles will argue otherwise. That’s because...
If you love your 2011 Bike Exif calendar as much as I do then get ready for the 2012 edition....
As far as weird-looking motorcycles go, this one is pretty wild. It’s a unique four-cylinder hot rod-inspired café racer with an impressive...
This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics,...
Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television...
The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s...
The CB360, a successor to Honda’s renowned CB350, boasted a slightly larger engine and was equipped with a 6-speed transmission....
Honda’s iconic CB 750 SOHC “superbike” undoubtedly holds a spot among the most influential motorcycles in history. Boasting four cylinders...
This 1974 Honda CB750 has a sleek Chalk Grey finish complemented by a black powder-coated frame. Its power comes from...
This 1974 Honda CB750 was customized as a brat-style cafe racer. The frame and wheels were painted black, and the...
In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the...
This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail...
This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports...
Introducing the 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer – a stunning tribute to classic American style. Meticulously restored from the ground...
This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank...
This 1978 Honda CB750K has been expertly transformed into a cafe racer, boasting a range of custom modifications. These include...
This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy...
This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and...
The 1979 Honda CX500 Deluxe underwent modifications to adopt the style of a cafe racer. The fuel tank, headlight nacelle,...
The CM series motorcycle, preceding the Honda Rebel series, embodied the classic flat-seat style of the 1960s and 1970s. This...
The 1982 Honda CB900F underwent a café racer-inspired modification, featuring various enhancements. These include a solo bump seat, clip-on handlebars,...
This Honda CBX750 by X-Axis is a unique custom build created by former British MXGP champion, Billy MacKenzie. The bike...
This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end...
This Honda GB400TT is a JDM-exclusive motorcycle that draws inspiration from the iconic British bikes that competed in the renowned...
This 1990 Honda GB500 Cafe Racer was the pioneering retro bike from a Japanese manufacturer, a significant moment in automotive...
The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design,...
Honda’s groundbreaking CB750 Four not only demonstrated Japan’s ability to produce sophisticated large-displacement motorcycles but also sparked a thriving aftermarket...
This insectoid-looking CB750F Turbo is easily one of the most unusual Honda cafe racers featured here. It’s the work of...
This Honda CB400 cafe racer, crafted by Minority Customs in Surabaya, Indonesia, captures the essence of customization. Owned by exporter...
This modified 1981 Honda CM400T features a light blue finish adorned with Gulf livery over an orange frame. Powering the...
Although it isn’t a hot favourite for a Honda cafe racer conversion the CB900F offers a decent starting point. Honda...
The unique machine you see here is a remarkable creation by PRAËM, a leading French company in the dynamic custom scene...
Moto Lanna are a parts fabricator based in Chang Mai, Thailand. They recently got in touch regarding a link swap...
“I bought this motorcycle from a friend at the end of November 2013. After riding it around for 2 months...
A few years back I met Cliff Overton, a fellow cafe racer enthusiast, and backyard builder. When Cliff completed his...
Fast forward several decades and the Bol d’Or has become a relatively affordable alternative to the now, highly collectable and sought after...
We’ve all experienced a time when our best-laid plans fell in a heap. But if that plan was to fail...
Bike Exif has just posted a shot of the a 1968 CB450 Cafe Racer. This particular Cafe Racer is the...
Tanadit Sarawek’s ‘House of Custom Design’, otherwise known as K-Speed, is Thailand’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. As part of...
Michele and his brother Marco launched their workshop, Fabbris Moto, in 2007. The pair share a passion for both race...
The weekend following the rider class, I bought my first bike. I was hooked. I picked up a 2009 Vulcan...
Let’s face it. We don’t all possess the ability to rebuild an engine, to hand form steel or to even...
It’s been some time since we featured a custom Honda CX500 here on the site and what better way to...
Dave Skogerson is a nostalgist. He believes that the motorcycles made by today’s manufacturers have numbed the experience of riding,...
A few months back I posted a video from Two Guys Garage showing the progress of their Honda CB500 Cafe Racer....
After the success of the K0, thanks to Dick Mann’s efforts at the Daytona 200 on the Honda CR750 racebike,...
The Honda CB400 Super Four is a run of the mill naked UJM which first hit the streets back in...
1978 Honda CB550 Cafe Racer customized by Jeff Stephens of Godffery’s Garage. More images, video and specs after the jump…...
On the dawn of the premiere of Discovery HD Theatres Cafe Racer TV series a production studio called “The Second...
When I was a kid I thought being a game designer would be just as cool, and perhaps even cooler,...
Dual Sport motorcycles have very different proportions to your average cafe racer, so Isidore set about salvaging and retro-fitting the...
Everyone knows by now that fossil-fueled transportation is inherently bad for the environment. This, of course, includes our beloved motorcycles....
“Two years ago, after looking at some cool bikes on the internet I decided to build one for me and...
When it comes to motorcycles, there are certain makes and models that can work their way under your skin. Be...
The ‘Super CB750 Cafe Racer’ is Dario’s demonstration of what can be done to solve the rider size conundrum. “I...
How many times have you seen photos of a stunning Cafe Racer or custom motorcycle and been left day dreaming...
Skateboarding and motorcycles go hand in hand in the United States. Many pro-skaters like Caballero ride motorcycles and some, including...
Since moving to the States from Japan Kiyo has played an important part in the Californian custom scene working on...
are holding their 3rd annual backyard build contest and Return of the Cafe Racers are on board to support the...
Throughout the late eighties and early nineties, 600cc sportbikes dominated the sales charts of Japan’s big 4 manufacturers. Leading the...
If you’ve been following Return of the Cafe Racers for a while you’ll have figured out I’m a fan of...
“Lex was very specific about his wishes.” says Bran. “As the owner of an advertisement company, he had a very...
Once upon a time, there were two brothers, Marc and Phillip. They grew up doing all the things two brothers...
“I started Cognito Moto with the black and red Honda CB550 featured on Return of the Cafe Racers last year. This...
I love a good collaboration. When one brand recognises the benefits of joining forces with another amazing things can happen....
Cream Motorcycles have released their ninth build, a 1980 Honda CB 750 named “Brownie” and it’s sweeeeet. The build took...
The difference between a nice custom motorcycle and an amazing one comes down to details. Once all the big work...
Unikat, which translates to ‘Unique Piece’, opened its doors a mere 18 months ago. It all began when Grzegorz completed...
“Derek Despain has never been one to settle down. A week of knowing Despain can somewhat be related to the...
The Tarantulas are a collection of motorcycle loving friends in Portland, USA. They are riders and builders of Cafe...
In 1988 the Japanese feature-length film Akira took the world by storm. For this, it is often credited with popularising...
