cafe racer
Cafe racers were a type of sport motorcycle that first appeared among British motorcyclists in London in the early 1960s. Café racers were stock production bikes that had been customized by their owners to improve handling and speed for short, fast trips.
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The Tromox M05 might be a café racer motorcycle by design, but realistically, it’s an ebike when you take a look at its specs. It comes from a company that has earned quite a reputation for affordable electric two-wheelers loaded with tech. -
After more than 30 years, Portuguese bikemaker Famel makes a comeback with an electric café racer. The bike almost went under the radar, but it could well prove to be the most sensible electric two-wheeler purchase for urban riding - all for $8,000. -
Just over two years since its foray into the small bike segment with the Speed 400, Triumph has unveiled the latest in its Thruxton cafe racer series with roughly the same underpinnings, but more distinctive modern classic styling. -
An electric motorcycle bearing a Honda badge is bound to attract serious attention – and lately, the rumor mill has been buzzing. Has Honda finally launched its first fully functional electric motorcycle? There’s more to the story than meets the eye. -
Maeving is one of the rare EV manufacturers that has remained committed to traditional motorcycle design. The company's new limited-edition café racer, the RM1S Blackout, is its latest testament to that ethos. -
Škoda is a well-known carmaker, but many may be unaware of the brand’s two-wheeled roots. The 130-year-old Czech company started out as a bicycle and motorcycle maker – and it looks like it might just get back to that. -
Cafe racers originated in Britain in the 1960s, as modified sports production models. Since then, they've become a mainstay for most manufacturers … except Honda. That may soon change, as the bikemaker has filed a patent for a 300cc cafe racer.