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The latest from the café racer world — builder profiles, road tests, events, and industry news.
Naked Speed?
Undoubtedly, this has been a very hot summer riding season. The Pittsburgh area received no fewer than 20…
Serious About Speed
Cafe Racer magazine’s August/September issue is out today and focuses on something we all hold dear to our…
Custom Scene, 2024
Our stalwart reporter Gary Hallobeck has been steadily traveling this year, visiting as many custom motorbike shows as…
30th Anniversary for the Reborn Ace Cafe
Coming up on the weekend of September 6 through 9 is the 30th Anniversary of London’s Ace Cafe.…
Good Year For The Gentlemen
Good Year For The Gentleman The annual Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride was moved from September to May this year,…
First Ride – Royal Enfield Scram 411
Story by Nick Coumos • Photos by Mike Seate I’ve been interested in Royal Enfield motorcycles for many…
First Ride – North American Exclusive
Story by Mark Mederski Photos by Andrea Wilson Paying no attention to road tests posted on the internet, or…
First Ride – MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS
Beauty and Beast in One Story by Mike Seate and Jay LaRossaPhotos by MV Agusta and Jose Gallina…
First Ride – Harley-Davidson LiveWireONE™
Future Meets Past in Pollution-Free Hog Story by Jay LaRossa and Mike SeatePhotos by Mike Seate and Jose…
First Ride – 2022 BMW S1000R
Plush Performance Personified Story by Mike Seate and Jay LaRossaPhotos by Jose Gallina and Mike Seate Sportbikes, with…
Groundbreaking Moto Guzzis
In Cafe Racer magazine’s current June/July issue, we offer readers a complete road test of Moto Guzzi’s revolutionary…
Heads-Up For Custom Triumph Heads
There’s always a one that got away moment when you’re busy building custom motorcycles. Visitors frequently stop by…