Builds. Road Tests. Culture.
The latest from the café racer world — builder profiles, road tests, events, and industry news.
Game Changers
The CRM team is back in sun-drenched So Cal this week, testing an array of new 2020 streetbikes…
Taking A Shine To It
A sudden rainstorm in recent days left our 1973 Norton Commando looking, as our British friends tend to…
Twelve Years of Shifting Gears
Blake Kelly’s inspired Honda CB450 build in Cafe Racer’s J Cafe Racer’s latest, June/July issue hits the newsstands…
A Truly Grand Prize
Classy BD’s Cycles paint adorns this timeless Honda four. Your bike could be next. With so many of…
Adventure Hogs
We’re just putting the finishing touches on Cafe Racer magazine’s June/July issue which includes some fun, informative stories…
Better Than The Real Thing?
The current issue’s cover story has generated quite a bit of feedback from readers who were thrilled to…
Big, Bold BMW Bobber
We’ve been salivating over spy photos of BMW’s long-awaited R18 bobber for some time. After throwing a leg…
The Rare Bright Spot
The pandemic that has shut down not only most of the U.S. but much of the world has…
Run ‘Em Hard and Often
With spring nearly ready to make its permanent appearance in these parts, there’s been a flurry of wrenching…
Open For Business
Our August Custom Bike Show Should Proceed As Usual In recent days we’ve received several emails and calls…
Hail To The Chief
One of my favorite aspects of the modern cafe custom movement is its limitless adaptability. Though some old…
Eureka Springs – A Perfect Riding Destination
Sponsored Content From Best western Inn of The Ozarks The expression, “There’s nowhere quite like it,” is one…