Cafe Racers

The Triumph Thruxton RS is the latest model from Triumph to take the legendary name and evolve even further on the back of the previous Thruxton R. It was released …

The new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR came out of the blue from the Hinckley factory. Just 6 months after releasing the naked Speed Triple 1200 RS, Triumph gave no …

Branching out with a range of street bikes CFMOTO have released the 700CL-X Sport, a contemporary take on the café racer, that will give all other modern retro’s a run …

Royal Enfield hit it out of the park when they released the Continental GT 650, it is the ultimate value café racer that I am completely in love with.  Sure …

In 2017 we caught the first glimpse of what Kawasaki Motorcycles had been working on to offer to the naked bike and modern-retro scene.  It came rolling out of the …

You could argue that the Honda GB500 TT is a Japanese copy of iconic British single cylinder machines that at one time dominated motorcycling and in particular the Isle of …

The Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is perhaps the Italian marques most important motorcycle to date. It is certainly one of the most praised and admired Guzzi that you could come …

The Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans caught the world’s attention when released in 1976 and it has continued to captivate ever since, developing an adoring audience that keeps the motorcycle …

The Harley Davidson XLCR was the first and only attempt by the company at a café racer style motorcycle. Perhaps ‘café racer’ isn’t the style you think of when considering …

For twenty-five years, I’ve physically suffered with back problems after having a spectacular crash on my ZXR. (Actually, it wasn’t that spectacular, but did leave me suffering from a number …

Since the 2009 second coming of Cafe Racers the genre has gone from strength to strength. Lots of manufacturers have one in their stable and in general they at least …

Want a Cafe Racer but worried about the riding position? Building your own Cafe Racer but afraid you’ll be in no shape to reach those clip-ons by the time it …

The Cafe Racer v Sports Bike dilemma pops up in my inbox more than most. Usually they’re from someone who rides a Sports Bike but giving serious thought to purchasing …

Are you looking for a Cafe Racer jacket to wear as a fashion statement or for something that not only looks cool but also protects you should you come off …

Most have heard the term “Cafe Racer” and in our head we have an image of what one looks like. In my particular case, they are my favourite style of …

Jon from North Wales asked if there is a production Cafe Racer available that’s suitable for a beginner. He’s always loved Cafe Racers and now he has his A2 licence, …

By their nature Cafe Racers don’t lend themselves well to big guys. They can can make you feel cramped at the best of times and if you’re over 6 ft …

Thinking of building a Cafe Racer? Unless you have deep pockets you will have been trying to work out how much your project would actually cost, I know I have. …

Over the years, we’ve seen many different movements within the motorcycle industry. Trends have come and gone but there have been few movements as influential and powerful as the cafe …