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Inspired by Pac Man's Inky, Blue Ghost is a NEO YZF R1 project to drool over

Inspired by Pac Man's Inky, Blue Ghost is a NEO YZF R1 project to drool over

Ted Lee of Pit Works Design is a young industrial designer from Taipei, Taiwan. He aims to exude his creativity with designs based on vintage classics whilst infusing modern technology. ​The latest project out of their garage is 'Blue Ghost', a NEO YZF R1 redesign project.
April 08, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
Tags: Build R1 Taiwan
A Mixed Bag | Darling Cycles Radically Improving This CB750 Nighthawk

A Mixed Bag | Darling Cycles Radically Improving This CB750 Nighthawk

The CB750 from that era was odd—in that it was a bitchin’ engine wrapped in tame geometry and mushy, uninspiring components.” Colin wanted his creation to ride like a modern sportbike, so he started with new suspension and brakes from the Triumph Daytona 675.

March 03, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
France’s Forge Rebuilds a Parisian Monster | Ducati M695 Café Racer

France’s Forge Rebuilds a Parisian Monster | Ducati M695 Café Racer

Ducati said the bike’s 73 bhp power output was the highest output per cc of any Ducati air-cooled V-twin ever produced to that date. Besides the engine, the Monster 695 remained relatively unchanged, which was a good thing, as the smallest Monster had earned a reputation as an incredible all-rounder, capable of urban commuting, backroad blasting, and even the odd track day.

March 03, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
The Iconic CB750 Four Gets Reborn At Lisbon’s Cafeina Motorcycles

The Iconic CB750 Four Gets Reborn At Lisbon’s Cafeina Motorcycles

The mighty CB750 also became the poster child of the ‘new wave’ custom scene during the late nineties thanks to its classic good looks and relatively affordable secondhand price. A lot has changed since then though. K series CB750’s have become hot property and decent early models are fetching some pretty hefty sums. 

March 02, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
Revolutionise Your Ride With Rheon Armour

Revolutionise Your Ride With Rheon Armour

Are you ready to revolutionise your ride with the latest in motorcycle protective gear? Merla Moto is the first in the market to adopt Rheon™ technology as their primary source of motorcycle armour. 

February 28, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
A PAIR OF HONDA CB550 CUSTOMS FROM A YOUNG DUTCHMAN

A PAIR OF HONDA CB550 CUSTOMS FROM A YOUNG DUTCHMAN

Even if you don’t know Chiel Nipius’ name, you’ve probably seen his work. He was part of the team at Ironwood Custom Motorcycles for a while, but he’s now branched out on his own as Nius Moto. And judging by these two Honda CB550 customs, he has the skills to pay the bills.

February 28, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
“Type 19” Is A Bespoke Showstopper Based On A Classic Triumph Bonneville T120R

“Type 19” Is A Bespoke Showstopper Based On A Classic Triumph Bonneville T120R

We've all seen our fair share of classic Bonnies, but a customized specimen isn’t something you’ll encounter on a regular basis. More often than not, treating an antique Triumph Bonneville to a thorough restoration is just about as far as riders will go, and we honestly can’t blame them. 
February 16, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
Top 8 Motorcycles Of Yesteryear That Could Be Future Classics

Top 8 Motorcycles Of Yesteryear That Could Be Future Classics

With the arrival of stunning new bikes like the Aprilia RS 660 and BMW’s M 1000 RR homologation special already being touted today as potential ‘future classics’, not to mention to upcoming revived Triumph Trident mid-range roadster, it got us thinking about those models which could be investments for the future.
February 05, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
A Look At Emerging Motorcycle Powertrain Technologies

A Look At Emerging Motorcycle Powertrain Technologies

While the world is technically going to hell in a hand basket—it’s heating up, gasoline prices are at an all-time high, there’s political…unrest, as well as a never-ending pandemic—it’s not all doom and gloom. The motorcycling industry is gearing up for the future Syd Mead promised decades ago: futuristic EV motorcycles and those made using sustainable practices and fuels.

January 31, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
1980 Kawasaki KZ750 by California Based Kott Motorcycle

1980 Kawasaki KZ750 by California Based Kott Motorcycle

The Kawasaki KZ750 has a whole bunch of potential and one uber-talented California based builder is here to prove it. Dustin Kott builds a killer cafe racer and his latest, based on a 1980 KZ750 has plenty of go to match its show-stealing ability.
January 18, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
This Bmw R65 By Bandarra Motor Classic Is Enjoying a New Lease On Life

This Bmw R65 By Bandarra Motor Classic Is Enjoying a New Lease On Life

Gerard Gutiérrez is a man on the rise and building his empire under the Bandarra Motor Classic name, and there is even a big new workshop on the way. His latest build is this stunning BMW R65, that takes him back to his roots of turning classic Bavarian steel into beautiful cafe racers.

January 14, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club
A Master Craftsman Gets The Opportunity To Rebuild His First Creation

A Master Craftsman Gets The Opportunity To Rebuild His First Creation

Sylwester Mateusiak of Eastern Spirit Garage — located 100 kilometers east of Warsaw — has been building custom bikes for nearly a decade, making quite a name for himself in Europe and across the world. A stable’s worth of his builds have been featured on Bike EXIF, and we’ve showcased his Yamaha XJ650/900 sleeper and “Rumble 400” Ducati, which was his first build of a non-Japanese, brand-new bike.

January 07, 2022 — Cafe Racer Club