In 1981, Yamaha introduced the 920cc Virago XV920R, marketed in Europe with slightly larger displacement (980cc) as the TR1 and also the XV1000. It had the mono-shock suspension that has made the Virago series so […]
Tag: Cafe Racers
Faves: Ducati 860 GT Cafe Racer
Most of us think of motorcycle riding as a thing to do in warm weather. There is even a huge symbiotic relationship between motorcycles and surfers. Definitely a relationship that screams for the type of […]
One Mean Harley XL1200S Cafe Racer
Here we have one very cool XL1200 cafe racer by @crowsbike. How bout those pipes! And blue frame! We’ve asked the owner if we can run a feature on this bike. We’ll keep you posted! […]
Budget-Built Honda CB750 Custom…Bandit-Powered!
We’re thrilled to present you guys with another build from Dave Solomon, the spirited Englishman behind the Bandit-powered Z1000 we recently featured. Today, Dave brings us the story of another classic fitted with a 1200cc, […]
Faves: The Minimalist XS650 By Auto Fabrica
The Type 6 By Auto Fabrica: Minimalist Beauty The Japanese aesthetic design theory Kanso embodies simplicity within the Wabi-Sabi approach–not only to material, but life itself. The basic belief is that… ”Virtue and civility can […]
Bandit-Powered 1977 Kawasaki (K)Z1000 Custom
Today we’re thrilled to present this incredible restomod Z1000 from Dave Solomon of Cheltenham, UK. Dave is a friend of Darren Carter, whose BSA Hill Climber and custom Z650 have each graced the blog. We’ve […]
Faves: Iron Heart XJR1300 Cafe Racer
You know what Yamaha’s Yard Built program is, don’t you? It is the Japanese bike maker’s ego-erasing program that brings together would-be competitors to create bikes that otherwise would never see the light of day. […]
Pushing Iron: 883 Sportster Cafe Racer
Chris Owens is an Air Traffic Controller by trade, and with a job that stressful, you need to have some good ways to relax. Chris has always enjoyed woodworking, but this was his first foray […]
2005 Yamaha Scorpio Z Cafe Racer
There seems to be a trend toward small-displacement customs, a trend that started in Indonesia and Southeast Asia and now seems to be spreading globally. Today we’re happy to present this 2005 Yamaha Scorpio Z […]
1977 CB550 Cafe Racer, Father/Son Build
We’re excited to bring you this stunning CB550 cafe racer built by Linden Spencer of Doncaster, UK. This, to us, is the perfect cafe build: clean, tight, with components that help the bike handle, accelerate, […]
