A couple of weeks ago we started taking a closer look at a motorcycle breed the world has got to know over the years as café racers. In that story we focused on the initial bikes, the ones that ...

The DR650 is known for its versatility among bike-modding gurus, even allowing for it to practically become two things at ...

Owning a cafe racer motorcycle is as much a lifestyle as it is a riding style. It’s not just the bike, it’s what you wear, how you ride, and who you ride with. While you can make owning a cafe racer ...

Harry has been writing and talking about motorcycles for 15 years, although he's been riding them for 45 years! After a long career in music, he turned his hand to writing and television work, ...

A few years ago, if you wanted a good-looking cafe racer–style motorcycle, you either had to find a custom bike shop to build one within your budget, or buy an old, used bike and wrench it yourself.

Here’s a good way to own a new bike that looks like it’s from 1972. The Kawasaki Z900RS Café looks fantastically retro for a new bike. With some simple detailing and well-chosen colors, the bike looks ...

What makes a café racer? In short, a combination of attitude, aesthetics, and customization. The bikes appeared in the 1950s and '60s, driven by the rebellious, rock and roll energy of the era. And ...

We have been very fortunate to recently stumble upon a source of “NOS” (new old stock) motorcycle books. Some of these books are true classics; some are very rare; some are out of print and I think I ...

It’s time to rev those engines and set course for the winding, open road as the 13th annual Cafe Racer Magazine Reader’s Ride-In Bike Show rolls into Sewickley War Memorial Park. On Aug. 15, ...