Pinterest

Cafe Racers

887 Pins

2h

Collection by

Return of the Cafe Racers

Similar ideas popular now

<p>Derived from a design by Rex McCandless and initially employed by Norton on their single-cylinder racers in 1950, the iconic ‘Featherbed’ frame quickly became a favorite among custom builders. McCandless’s innovative design, showcased in Geoff Duke’s debut race victory at Blandford, outpaced its time and competitors, allowing Norton to sustain the competitiveness of their singles against the rising threat from foreign multis. The new frame, promptly named ‘Fea...

Bike Of The Day: 1968 Nor-BSA Café Racer

<p>Derived from a design by Rex McCandless and initially employed by Norton on their single-cylinder racers in 1950, the iconic ‘Featherbed’ frame quickly became a favorite among custom builders. McCandless’s innovative design, showcased in Geoff Duke’s debut race victory at Blandford, outpaced its time and competitors, allowing Norton to sustain the competitiveness of their singles against the rising threat from foreign multis. The new frame, promptly named ‘Fea...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

<p>This 1977 Suzuki GT500 boasts a robust two-stroke 492cc parallel-twin engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. Its striking appearance showcases a sleek black finish accented by gleaming chrome fenders. Notable features include a front disc brake, an efficient oil-injection system, and a convenient kick-starter. The motorcycle was modified using a replacement steel fuel tank, a cafe-style seat for added style and comfort, a shortened rear fender for a more streamlined look, modern LED lightin...

Bike Of The Day: 1977 Suzuki GT500 Titan Cafe Racer

<p>This 1977 Suzuki GT500 boasts a robust two-stroke 492cc parallel-twin engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. Its striking appearance showcases a sleek black finish accented by gleaming chrome fenders. Notable features include a front disc brake, an efficient oil-injection system, and a convenient kick-starter. The motorcycle was modified using a replacement steel fuel tank, a cafe-style seat for added style and comfort, a shortened rear fender for a more streamlined look, modern LED lightin...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

<p>In 2018, Federal Moto of Chicago crafted this 1980 BMW R100/7, undertaking various modifications. Their work included the creation of a custom front fender, front fender brackets, a pop-up gas cap, a tank badge, a black leather and suede solo seat, a rear subframe, and a custom battery tray that mirrors the curve of the rear wheel. The motorcycle is equipped with an aftermarket headlight, Wire-spoke 19″ wheels, Öhlins shocks, a smaller-than-stock fuel tank, stainless-steel hardware, LED tu... Cb750 Cafe Racer, Cafe Racer Build, Cafe Racers, Retro Motorcycle, Cafe Racer Motorcycle, Cheap Motorcycles, Custom Motorcycles, Modern Retro, Modern Classic

Cb750 Cafe Racer

Cafe Racer Build

Retro Motorcycle

Cafe Racer Motorcycle

Cheap Motorcycles

Custom Motorcycles

Bike Of The Day: 1980 BMW R100/7 Custom

<p>In 2018, Federal Moto of Chicago crafted this 1980 BMW R100/7, undertaking various modifications. Their work included the creation of a custom front fender, front fender brackets, a pop-up gas cap, a tank badge, a black leather and suede solo seat, a rear subframe, and a custom battery tray that mirrors the curve of the rear wheel. The motorcycle is equipped with an aftermarket headlight, Wire-spoke 19″ wheels, Öhlins shocks, a smaller-than-stock fuel tank, stainless-steel hardware, LED tu...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

<p>This café racer, named “Triton,” was constructed using a 1950s Norton Dominator Wideline Featherbed frame and a rebuilt Triumph T140 750cc engine. The moniker “Triton” originates from the fusion of the Triumph drivetrain and Norton frame. The motorcycle boasts features such as electronic ignition, fuel and oil tanks crafted by The Tank Shop of Scotland, a dual-outlet exhaust system, custom wheels with shouldered alloy hoops and stainless spokes, and powder-coated hu... Ducati Sport Classic 1000, Ducati Sport 1000, Ducati 1000, Cafe Racer Style, Cafe Style, Ducati Cafe Racer, Man Cafe, Vintage Cafe Racer

Ducati Sport Classic 1000

Ducati Sport 1000

Cafe Racer Style

Ducati Cafe Racer

Vintage Cafe Racer

Bike Of The Day: Triton Cafe Racer

<p>This café racer, named “Triton,” was constructed using a 1950s Norton Dominator Wideline Featherbed frame and a rebuilt Triumph T140 750cc engine. The moniker “Triton” originates from the fusion of the Triumph drivetrain and Norton frame. The motorcycle boasts features such as electronic ignition, fuel and oil tanks crafted by The Tank Shop of Scotland, a dual-outlet exhaust system, custom wheels with shouldered alloy hoops and stainless spokes, and powder-coated hu...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

<p>This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports a custom rear cowl and solo seat, a four-into-one stainless steel exhaust, modified rear subframe, inner fender liner, clip-on handlebars, aluminum rear set controls, twin front disc brakes, four Keihin CR carburetors, and 18″ Borrani wire wheels with concealed battery and wiring. Powering the bike is a SOHC inline-four equipped with a 600cc Forseti big bore kit and 61.5mm pist...

Bike Of The Day: 1978 Honda CB550K Cafe Racer

<p>This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports a custom rear cowl and solo seat, a four-into-one stainless steel exhaust, modified rear subframe, inner fender liner, clip-on handlebars, aluminum rear set controls, twin front disc brakes, four Keihin CR carburetors, and 18″ Borrani wire wheels with concealed battery and wiring. Powering the bike is a SOHC inline-four equipped with a 600cc Forseti big bore kit and 61.5mm pist...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

This 1977 BMW R75/7 was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring modifications such as a carbon-fiber cafe-style bump seat and fuel tank panels, a custom subframe, rearsets, headlight bucket, side stand, and license plate bracket. It rides on wire-spoke 18″ wheels with 4.00″ Duro tires and has a suspension setup comprising a leading-axle fork, along with dual piggyback shocks on the swingarm (left) and the final drive enclosure (right). Braking capabilities consist of a single front disc and ...

Bike Of The Day: 1977 BMW R75/7 Cafe Racer

This 1977 BMW R75/7 was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring modifications such as a carbon-fiber cafe-style bump seat and fuel tank panels, a custom subframe, rearsets, headlight bucket, side stand, and license plate bracket. It rides on wire-spoke 18″ wheels with 4.00″ Duro tires and has a suspension setup comprising a leading-axle fork, along with dual piggyback shocks on the swingarm (left) and the final drive enclosure (right). Braking capabilities consist of a single front disc and ...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

Gear Review: Peak Design 30L Travel Backpack

Peak Design’s first products were focused on accessories for photographers. Since then their catalogue has expanded to cover phone accessories and a wide range of bags and luggage. A while back I got my hands on one of their phone cases and several smart accessories including their anti-vibration handlebar mount for motorcyclists and it’s a product I continue to use daily. So with such a good initial brand experience, I decided to give one of their Travel Backpacks a try. […...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank and a sleek fiberglass tail section. Its stunning appearance boasts a metallic red finish complemented by striking gold stripes and accents, all set against a black powder-coated frame. Powering this beauty is an 836cc inline four engine seamlessly paired with a five-speed transmission. Noteworthy features of this exceptional machine include a four-into-four stainless-ste...

Bike Of The Day: 1978 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

This 1978 Honda CB750 has been transformed into a cafe racer using custom components like a handcrafted aluminum fuel tank and a sleek fiberglass tail section. Its stunning appearance boasts a metallic red finish complemented by striking gold stripes and accents, all set against a black powder-coated frame. Powering this beauty is an 836cc inline four engine seamlessly paired with a five-speed transmission. Noteworthy features of this exceptional machine include a four-into-four stainless-ste...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail section, a modified rear frame, a Clubman-style handlebar equipped with short levers, compact micro gauges, and RFY progressive rear shocks. The bike exudes a striking aesthetic, coated in a black finish with delicate light blue metal flake accents complemented by wire-spoke 18″ wheels with black-painted rims. Its powertrain comprises a 466cc inline-four engine ma...

Bike Of The Day: 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport Cafe Racer

This 1976 Honda CB400F Super Sport underwent a cafe racer transformation, showcasing a sleek makeover. It boasts a fiberglass tail section, a modified rear frame, a Clubman-style handlebar equipped with short levers, compact micro gauges, and RFY progressive rear shocks. The bike exudes a striking aesthetic, coated in a black finish with delicate light blue metal flake accents complemented by wire-spoke 18″ wheels with black-painted rims. Its powertrain comprises a 466cc inline-four engine ma...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

The current owner of this 1973 Norton Commando acquired it in 2007, preserving it in storage for over a decade. In 2020, a two-year transformation in the spirit of a café racer was completed. Powering this remarkable machine is a modified 872cc parallel twin engine, paired with a four-speed transmission. The engine features 79mm Hepolite pistons, a Hepolite camshaft, Kibblewhite chromoly pushrods, an Alton electric starter, a Tri-Spark electronic ignition, Motogadget electronics, and a dual e... Norton Commando, Alton, A Decade, Cafe

Norton Commando

Bike Of The Day: 1973 Norton Commando Cafe Racer

The current owner of this 1973 Norton Commando acquired it in 2007, preserving it in storage for over a decade. In 2020, a two-year transformation in the spirit of a café racer was completed. Powering this remarkable machine is a modified 872cc parallel twin engine, paired with a four-speed transmission. The engine features 79mm Hepolite pistons, a Hepolite camshaft, Kibblewhite chromoly pushrods, an Alton electric starter, a Tri-Spark electronic ignition, Motogadget electronics, and a dual e...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

This 1982 BMW R100RT has been customized in the cafe racer style. The fuel tank, front fender, and custom fiberglass bump seat have been refinished in black and silver with white pinstriping. The frame features a modified wrap-around tail section. LED lighting is present all around, with the headlight incorporating built-in turn signals, and the rear featuring dual lights with running, turn signal, and taillight functions. The bump seat serves as the housing for the battery and additional wir... Headlight Covers, Imperial Crown, Instrument Cluster, Wire Wheel, Pinstriping, Brembo, Tachometer, Racing Team

Headlight Covers

Instrument Cluster

Bike Of The Day: 1982 BMW R100RT Cafe Racer

This 1982 BMW R100RT has been customized in the cafe racer style. The fuel tank, front fender, and custom fiberglass bump seat have been refinished in black and silver with white pinstriping. The frame features a modified wrap-around tail section. LED lighting is present all around, with the headlight incorporating built-in turn signals, and the rear featuring dual lights with running, turn signal, and taillight functions. The bump seat serves as the housing for the battery and additional wir...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Roadster epitomizes the café racer aesthetic, featuring a potent 1,200cc V-twin engine paired with a five-speed transmission. It boasts a striking Vivid Black finish adorned with ivory accents and bold red pinstripes. Notable features include a lowered suspension, extended swingarm, triple disc brakes, and distinctive Chrome twisted-spoke wire wheels. The bike also sports a two-into-one RSD Tracker exhaust system for enhanced performance and a H-D Daym... Harley Davidson Sportster, Wire Wheels, Cool Bikes, Roadsters, Pinstripe, Twins, Black, Black People

Harley Davidson Sportster

Bike Of The Day: 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Roadster Custom

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Roadster epitomizes the café racer aesthetic, featuring a potent 1,200cc V-twin engine paired with a five-speed transmission. It boasts a striking Vivid Black finish adorned with ivory accents and bold red pinstripes. Notable features include a lowered suspension, extended swingarm, triple disc brakes, and distinctive Chrome twisted-spoke wire wheels. The bike also sports a two-into-one RSD Tracker exhaust system for enhanced performance and a H-D Daym...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

This 1983 BMW R80ST has undergone a series of modifications to enhance its performance and aesthetics. It now boasts an R65LS fairing, a K75S front end, an R80 rear wheel and final drive unit, a custom two-into-one exhaust system, and a bespoke Corbin seat. Notably, additional enhancements include a customized side stand, energy-efficient LED lights, Knight Design aluminum foot pegs, and a convenient twist-off fuel cap. The bike showcases a striking black finish adorned with vibrant red pinst... Side Stand, R80, Final Drive, Vibrant Red, Bespoke, Knight

Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R80ST Cafe Racer

This 1983 BMW R80ST has undergone a series of modifications to enhance its performance and aesthetics. It now boasts an R65LS fairing, a K75S front end, an R80 rear wheel and final drive unit, a custom two-into-one exhaust system, and a bespoke Corbin seat. Notably, additional enhancements include a customized side stand, energy-efficient LED lights, Knight Design aluminum foot pegs, and a convenient twist-off fuel cap. The bike showcases a striking black finish adorned with vibrant red pinst...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all the models they unveiled that year, it was the Thruxton R that had us drooling. Powered by a 1200cc HP (high power) version of the new water-cooled parallel twin platform, it was the most performance-oriented motorcycle in the Triumph Modern Classics segment. Featuring drop-dead gorgeous styling and a long list of premium components it was the Triumph every retro bike ... Retro Bike, Dead Gorgeous, Bonneville, Drooling, Parallel, Triumph, Components, Twin

One Four One: Tamarit Motorcycles Triumph Thruxton 1200 R

Triumph knocked everyone’s socks off with the release of the new water-cooled Bonneville range back in 2016. But of all the models they unveiled that year, it was the Thruxton R that had us drooling. Powered by a 1200cc HP (high power) version of the new water-cooled parallel twin platform, it was the most performance-oriented motorcycle in the Triumph Modern Classics segment. Featuring drop-dead gorgeous styling and a long list of premium components it was the Triumph every retro bike ...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers

Motorcycle Workshop

New Motorcycles

Aftermarket Parts

Business Strategy

Brat in Black: K-Speed Honda CL300

Tanadit Sarawek’s ‘House of Custom Design’, otherwise known as K-Speed, is Thailand’s most prolific custom motorcycle workshop. As part of his business strategy, Tanadit produces aftermarket parts for new motorcycles under his secondary brand Diablo. This means getting his hands on a new bike as soon as, or even before, they hit the market and working fast to design, test, and manufacture parts. This bike, which is based on a 2023 Honda CL300 was built for that express...

Return of the Cafe Racers

Return of the Cafe Racers