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The latest from the café racer world — builder profiles, road tests, events, and industry news.
Another Show Another Crop of Amazing Machines
The 2023 Cafe Racer Magazine Reader’s Ride-In Custom Show concluded Sunday afternoon with the best field…
The Everyday, Everybody Triumph Triple
Jay has just stepped off the 660cc Triumph Trident after a spirited 45-mile ride through the foothills of…
India’s Latest Neo-Retro Single
Like any moto journalist, I jump at the chance to test ride new motorcycles. This generally involves free…
Best Beginner Rides
With the emergence of the Chinese streetbike market (see Open Mike Pg.6), and both Triumph and Royal En- field launching…
First Chance On A New Breed of Bike
Two of Moto Morini’s new, water-cooled 650cc V-twins. demos will be on offer at Sunday’s show. Moto…
A Profusion of Polished Alloy
There are several elements that comprise a timeless cafe racer motorcycle, from the non-nonsense, stripped-down design to…
Winners in Their Own Right
Our current June/July issue features coverage of the past winners of our annual reader’s Ride-In show’s top…
British Bikes on The Tube
After decades of TV and movie producers only utilizing motorcycles for nefarious purposes, it’s been a long…
Triumph’s New 400 Singles
If yo u follow the motorcycle industry, it’s not exactly a secret that most manufacturers are looking for…
Track Day Origins
Receiving unsolicited emails and images through the office in-box has proven one of the most satisfying parts…
Fresh, Funky Customs From Italy
It’s always agas to see how the custom motorcycle scene is developing in faraway locations. The individual…
A Promising Start
With publication of Cafe Racer magazine’s 15th Anniversary Issue just around the bend, we took a long,…