by MIKESEATE | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog
The 2023 Cafe Racer Magazine Reader’s Ride-In Custom Show concluded Sunday afternoon with the best field of entries yet to date. In addition to crowing our first-ever female trophy winner, the assembled field of 50-plus bikes included some sleek,...
by MIKESEATE | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog
Two of Moto Morini’s new, water-cooled 650cc V-twins. demos will be on offer at Sunday’s show. Moto Morini’s beloved 3 1/2 factory cafe racer We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of 2023 streetbikes from Italy’s Moto Morini, an iconic...
by MIKESEATE | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog
There are several elements that comprise a timeless cafe racer motorcycle, from the non-nonsense, stripped-down design to the emphasis on pure, unfettered performance. And whether your ride is a classic, Mid-Century British twin or single, a Japanese...
by MIKESEATE | Jul 24, 2023 | Blog
Our current June/July issue features coverage of the past winners of our annual reader’s Ride-In show’s top honors, and the story chronicles a broad array of trophy-worthy custom motorcycles. However, looking into back issue files for these images,...
by MIKESEATE | Jul 11, 2023 | Blog
After decades of TV and movie producers only utilizing motorcycles for nefarious purposes, it’s been a long overdue relief to witness an alternative. In recent years, my wife and I – both admitted addicts of British whodunnits- have noticed...
by MIKESEATE | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
If yo u follow the motorcycle industry, it’s not exactly a secret that most manufacturers are looking for new customers. The average age of an American rider these days is around 54 years old and the OEM (original equipment manufacturers) are looking to attract...