Cafe Racer | Wind Burned Eyes

Custom Yamaha TX650 by Vision Design

Masaaki Fukayama, the visionary behind Vision Design, has transformed the Yamaha TX650—a 1970s parallel-twin once overshadowed by its predecessor’s flaws—into a striking café racer dubbed the “TX650 Mustang.”

Drawing inspiration from the P-51 Mustang fighter plane, Fukayama’s creation marries aviation aesthetics with motorcycle engineering.

MB Design Concept’s Custom Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Racer

Marc Benoist’s 2014 Triumph Bonneville T100 cafe racer transformation is a masterclass in blending vintage aesthetics with modern performance. Drawing inspiration from the race bikes of the 1960s and ’70s, Marc envisioned a fully faired design that paid homage to Triumph’s British heritage.

After meticulous planning, he selected GRP fiberglass bodywork from Motoforza in the Czech Republic, which, when mounted with custom hardware, gave the Bonneville a classic racer silhouette.

This Smoked Garage BMW R nine T Cafe Racer Is Darkly Beautiful

In the heart of Jakarta, a dream took shape—a dream forged in childhood reveries of caped crusaders and midnight rides through shadowed alleys.

A client, fueled by nostalgia and a passion for the Dark Knight, approached Smoked Garage with a singular vision: to craft a motorcycle worthy of Batman himself. Meet the Smoked Garage BMW R nine T cafe racer.

Custom Honda CB 750 “Seven Fifty” Cafe Racer by Krisbiker Customs

The Honda CB series from the 70s has long been a favorite for cafe racer enthusiasts. However, as these classic bikes become rarer and more valuable, builders are looking for alternatives.

This article explores a stunning “Seven Fifty” project by KrisBiker Customs (presented by Racer TV in the video below), showcasing a modern take on the Honda CB 750 from the 90s.

Yamaha Unveils New Y’s Gear Upgrades for 2025 XSR900

Yamaha’s XSR900 is the kind of machine that turns heads and twists throttles—a modern performance monster wrapped in a skin of cool. But Yamaha knows their riders aren’t the kind to leave well enough alone.

Enter Y’s Gear, the Yamaha factory’s own in-house custom shop, answering the call of those who want their bike to look as fast as it rides.

The Bimota KB4RC Cafe Racer Will Go On Sale March 25

The Bimota KB4RC is proof the company never does anything boring—part cafe racer art, part engineering flex, and entirely lust-worthy.

The Bimota machine is a cocktail of Italian craftsmanship and Japanese muscle, blending a hand-assembled chassis with Kawasaki’s snarling 1,043cc inline-four. That’s 140 horses wrapped in a lightweight frame, tuned not just for speed but for sheer riding pleasure.

Honda 300 Cafe Racer Prototype, Here’s Everything I Know

When Honda decides to shake things up, the motorcycle world takes notice. Their latest move? Filing design registrations for a new Honda 300 cafe racer prototype, not with the usual CAD renderings, but with actual photographs of the bike.

This shift in approach hints at Honda’s ambitions to bring something special to the table—a motorcycle that blends retro styling with modern engineering.

The Triumph Thruxton 400 Will Be Here Soon and Here’s Everything I Know

Triumph has always had a knack for crafting motorcycles that look like they were sculpted by angels. From the Bonneville’s timeless lines to the rugged Scrambler, each model is a symphony of form and function.

But let’s talk about the Thruxton—the bike that’s been the crown jewel of Triumph’s classics lineup. Muscular, aggressive, and dashing in every sense, the Thruxton isn’t just a motorcycle; it’s a signature bike. And now the company is going to come out with the Triumph Thruxton 400.

The BMW R 20 2-Liter Cafe Racer Could Come in 2025

From the luxurious R 1250 RT touring bike to the R 18 cruiser, BMW’s range showcases the versatility of its boxer engine. However, the R nineT, with its classic aesthetic, remains the epitome of boxer brilliance.

Enter the BMW R 20, a concept-turned-reality that could redefine the brand’s heritage roadsters. Unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the R 20 takes the classic cafe racer aesthetic and supersizes it with what’s rumored to be a 2,000cc boxer engine. BMW has already trademarked the R 20 name in multiple markets, hinting at an imminent production model.

Check Out This Moto Guzzi 1100 Cafe Racer by Radical Speedshop

For nearly three decades, Germany’s Radical Speedshop has been a beacon in the world of Moto Guzzi customization, and their latest masterpiece, the “Flacheisen S,” is a triumph of engineering and style in custom Moto Guzzi 1100 cafe racer form.

Built as a tribute to their very first project from 1996, this café racer reflects the culmination of 27 years of expertise from Stefan Bronold and his team.