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Custom Moto Guzzi California Cafe Racer by Eastern Spirit Garage

Sylwester Mateusiak of Poland’s Eastern Spirit has taken his renowned craftsmanship to a new level with this Art Deco-inspired café racer, a radical departure from the “ugly gosling” 2002 Moto Guzzi California 1100 that served as the donor.

Drawing aesthetic inspiration from the futuristic, industrial landscapes of the 1927 cult film Metropolis, the build features striking, hand-shaped aluminum bodywork that has been left unpainted to showcase its raw, sculptural quality.

Custom BSA Boardtracker by Bernard Mont

Belgian mechanical engineer and shed-builder Bernard Mont has unveiled “De Chaos,” a visually arresting hub-steered boardtrack-style machine centered around a 650cc BSA A65 “Power Egg” twin.

Born from a desire to evolve the innovative hub-center steering frame design of his previous “Nowhere Faster” sprint bike, the project was solidified following a chance collaboration with artist Roland Groteclaes, who helped crystallize Mont’s mechanical concepts into a cohesive artistic vision.

Yamaha Ténéré 700 Baja Kit by Holy Moly

Francisco Menezes of Holy Moly Motorcycles has introduced the “Baja Kit,” a comprehensive transformation package for the Yamaha Ténéré 700 that captures the rugged, sun-drenched spirit of 1980s desert racing.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic XT and TT models that dominated the Baja dunes, the kit shifts the T7’s modern, Dakar-style aesthetic toward a classic “Desert Sled” silhouette.

Custom Yamaha R5-B Cafe Racer by JETS Forever

The UK-based workshop JETS Forever has crafted “CROWN JEWEL,” a meticulously executed tribute to a “what if” moment in Yamaha racing history. This is one cool custom Yamaha R5-B cafe racer.

The build is inspired by the legendary Montjuich Class—a specialized endurance racing category from the early 1970s that demanded machines capable of both high-speed tarmac battles and explosive standing-start performance.

Custom Ducati S2R 800 Cafe Racer by Rajputana Customs

Rajputana Customs, led by Vijay Singh in Jaipur, India, has reimagined a 2007 Ducati S2R 800 into a vintage-inspired cafe racer named “Veloce.”

Built for a client in Goa with the simple brief to create an “aggressive café racer,” the project departs from traditional Ducati restoration paths to embrace a more imaginative, hand-crafted approach.

Custom TVS Ronin by Smoked Garage

Bali-based Smoked Garage has transformed a humble TVS Ronin into “Kensai,” the fourth installment in their Samurai-inspired series of custom builds.

Named after a master swordsman, the project reimagines the modern-retro commuter as a dark, aggressive machine with a dual personality that shifts between a sharp café racer and a muscular streetfighter.

Custom Triumph Scrambler 1200 by Crooked Motorcycles

Crooked Motorcycles, based in Southern Germany, has developed a specialized “MotoKit” for the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE, aiming to enhance the bike’s off-road and travel capabilities. Drawing inspiration from classic Dakar Rally bikes, the “Alps Edition” features a fiberglass front mask that integrates the speedometer, a high-mounted front fender to deflect dirt, and a unique seat system that allows owners to swap between a solo saddle with a luggage rack and a two-up seat in just minutes.

This modular approach provides a custom look and improved functionality without requiring permanent modifications, appealing to riders who want a unique aesthetic while maintaining the Triumph’s impressive 89-bhp performance and long-travel suspension.

Custom Retro-Kitted Yamaha Ténéré 700 by Holy Moly Motorcycle

Francisco Menezes of Portugal’s Holy Moly Motorcycles developed a complete, plug-and-play T7 retro kit, aiming to transform the modern ADV into a giant twin-cylinder enduro that honors its air-cooled ancestors, specifically the classic XT600Z Ténéré.

The Yamaha Ténéré 700 (T7) has been lauded for its lightweight design and capable CP2 parallel-twin engine, making it a favorite among adventure riding purists who prefer an old-school approach to off-road travel. However, many find the T7’s modern styling uninspiring and lacking in resemblance to the storied Ténéré bikes of the past.

Custom Honda XR650L Scrambler by Parr Motorcycles

There are thousands of cool custom motorcycles out there, but this custom Honda XR650L scrambler might take the cake for me.

Spencer Parr of Parr Motorcycles from my own neck of the woods in Indiana transformed a 2024 Honda XR650L, a durable dual-sport that has been in production for over 30 years, into the stunning “Sunrise Scrambler,” designed to look as if it rolled off the Honda assembly line in the 1970s.

Custom Kawasaki Z1-R by AC Sanctuary

AC Sanctuary’s RCM-696 Z1-R is a sensational, custom Kawasaki Z1-R that represents the pinnacle of the shop’s “Real Complete Machine” resto-mod program, embodying 30 years of obsessive Japanese perfectionism and serving as a rolling testament to their expertise.

The cafe racer motorcycle, while unmistakably a Z1-R, features an all-new, finely-adjustable upper cowl mount crafted from duralumin and a custom carbon-and-aluminum dash housing STACK analog gauges, executed with surgical precision to ensure aesthetic balance and full functionality.