Today we’re thrilled to present this 1978 Honda CB550K built by Michel Valle of Alchemy Motorcycles, located in San Diego, CA. We found this bike on Instagram (@alchemymotorcycles), and it jumped out at us […]
Tag: Cafe Racers
1981 Yamaha TR1 by Fast Sally Customs
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 […]
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 […]
