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Norton’s New Direction
After hyping their 2026 motorcycle lineup with the intensity of the Ali/Foreman rematch, England’s Norton Motorcycles revealed a…
The Italian British Cafe Racer
Friends who attended the recent Classic TT races on the Isle of Man insisted the motorcycle competing there…
Mecum Las Vegas Behind The Scenes Tour
Few events on our calendar are as enjoyable as Cafe Racer magazine’s annual VIP Tours of the Mecum…
End of A Very Fast Road
Word recently spread about the sale and possible closing of Pitt Race, the Pittsburgh region’s premiere- and might…
Bedtime for Your Bike
For the past 16 years, CRM’s resident technical editor and ace mechanic Matt Wiley has provided readers (and…
Spencer Davis October 18th Auction
People routinely stop by the CRM garage asking if we’ve got a line on any classic bikes for…
CRM’s Most Loved Utility Player
It’s with heavy hearts that we had to bid farewell to longtime CRM team member George Krisher, who…
End of The Line for Norton’s Commando
There’s been no shortage of speculation among CRM’s staff and readership concerning the future of the re-born (or…
Guerrilla Warfare
We were thrilled to receive an invite to the recent press launch of the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450,…
Dedicated To Speed
I recently spent a weekend at an AHRMA regional roadrace at Pitt Race, my local circuit. I’ve long…
Jolly Good Show
The motorcycles are back in their respective garages, the sponsor banners stored away and another Cafe Racer Ride-In…
Who Will The People Choose?
17 Years of Memorable Machines When the hand-made, painstakingly designed motorcycles begin rolling into the Ride-In Bike Show…