Builds. Road Tests. Culture.
The latest from the café racer world — builder profiles, road tests, events, and industry news.
Workshops Done Right
Regular readers of Cafe Racer magazine will know our garage is a revolving door of visiting technicians.…
Two-Wheeled Trrue Grit
Motorcycle riding, be it a sport, a lifestyle or simple, everyday transportation, requires a certain amount of…
BSA is Back!
The new BSA Gold Star 650 in Deluxe trim It’s a great time of year to be a…
Tanking Custom Trends
The Benelli Mojave fuel tank on our Yamaha SR500 project bike. A few years back, a single, off-beat…
Unpredictable Pricing At Mecum Auction
The CRM team made our way to last weekend’s Mecum Motorcycle Auction at the South Point Hotel…
Royal Enfield Custom Contest Rolls On
Opening the email each week has become a sought-after task here at CRM as the bevy…
Improving Perfection
Since first spotting the sleek and muscular 1995 Triumph Speed Triple in a local motorcycle dealership, I’ve been…
Staying True to A Concept
Oftentimes when we’re wrenching on one motorcycle project or another, Nick Coumos, our resident Norton guru, will…
The Tough Art of Selling Used Motorcycles
Much has been written online as of late concerning the difficulties involved in selling used streetbikes. For years,…
License Plate Larceny
As someone who’s been buying, selling and swapping streetbikes for over 40 years, I’ve convinced myself of…
Keep An Eye Our For Furry Friends
Chris Snatcho on his Suzuki GS450 that survived a crash with a road-hogging whitetail deer. It’s that…
New Norton Drought Continues
The 2024 Commando 961 Special 125th Anniversary Edition. Not for sale in this country Several Cafe Racer magazine…