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Yamaha SR250 Tracker Scrambler

Yamaha SR250 Custom by Officina Serrao D’Aquino

While the Yamaha SR250 may not seem like the most likely candidate for customization, the little air-cooled mono-cylinder commuter machine has become a favorite among custom bike builders. While the first-generation bike was only available […]

Yamaha XSR900 Custom by Purpose-Built Moto

In the 1970s, the Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) revolutionized the industry — a general-purpose, rider-friendly machine that made motorcycling more accessible to the public. These naked/standard designs had upright ergonomics and powerful, reliable engines. Within […]

Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer

Sick RD: Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer

Yamaha RD350 Giant Killer from California… The Yamaha RD350 is one of our favorite two-stroke street machines of the 1970s. The 39-horsepower parallel twin could compete with larger bikes due to its excellent power-to-weight ratio, […]

Honda CB175 Cafe Racer

Zero to Hero: Honda CB175 Cafe Racer

From Zero to Hero: Honda CB175 built from a junked chopper… The Honda CB175, introduced in 1969, was based around an air-cooled parallel twin engine with dual carburetors and a 5-speed transmission. The bike offered […]

Moto Guzzi California 1100 Cafe Racer

For Sale: Moto Guzzi California Cafe Racer

The Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV was a heavyweight cruiser that offered an array of sport-oriented features, such as adjustable suspension and robust four-piston brakes. The 1100cc pushrod V-twin was fuel-injected, offering 72 horsepower and […]