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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Inspired by its XLCR café racer from the 70s, Harley-Davidson's cooked up a performance-focused concept that really pushes the envelope with its brash custom shop styling – and it really needs to get this into production, stat. -
While the name is about the same, the 730 Twin is a neoclassic café racer that is not from the production line of the Jawa-Yezdi-Mahindra group in India, but from Jawa Moto in the Czech Republic – the brand that started it all. -
Who had a Ducati café racer on their 2026 wishlist? The Italian bikemaker is celebrating its 100th year, and what better motorcycle to do it with than a tribute to the one that was pivotal in its historical journey: the Super Sport 750 Desmo. -
Not too long ago, the Thruxton motorcycle carried the mantle of a true café racer, rather than merely wearing the outer skin. It’s long been discontinued, but that hasn't stopped Triumph from coming up with a special limited-edition café racer. -
The whole point of making new bikes from scratch is creating them the way you want, right? Think aviation-inspired geometry, carbon-fiber body, top-spec components, and an artsy design. Throw a 150-mph electric motor in there, and see you later! -
When Triumph released its first-ever 400cc motorcycles last year, very few people would have foreseen the success that followed. Now, the British bikemaker has followed up with two new bikes on the same platform – the Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400. -
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.
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