For a couple of years in the late 1970s, Harley-Davidson made a café racer called the XLCR, which featured singular styling ...

Jawa is one of the most storied names in motorcycle history, with roots stretching back nearly a century. Founded in 1929 in ...

The RMCR is a carbon-fiber concept built around the 1250cc Revolution Max motor, and pays tribute to the legacy of Harley's original XLCR cafe racer.

Beyond the gorgeous throwback aesthetics lies a spirited attitude adjustment that could redefine how you ride. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more As UK historians — and ...

Over the last 20 years or so, Triumph has dominated the retro bike scene. A combination of a storied history and some clever marketing has resulted in the brand taking a big slice of the market.

From a cosmetic standpoint, the XBR hasn’t actually aged that bad, but we do indeed prefer the look of this stylish bespoke specimen ...

Café racers started as a rider-made idea: strip a bike down, tuck in, and chase speed between hangouts. The look was never superficial. Clip-on style bars, a long tank, and a solo-seat "hump" all came ...

Remember the cafe racer craze? A decade ago, you couldn't throw a rock without hitting someone's Instagram-core CB750 build with unbearably loud pipes, unrideably aggressive ergonomics, and immaculate ...

Café Racer motorcycles first appeared on the streets in the 1950s in London, when restless teenage "rockers" began stripping back and customizing their British bikes for power, speed, and agility.

Not much has changed on the mechanical side of things, but the project’s author spared no expense when it came to the ...

Luke started working as a Freelance Writer for HotCars in 2020. After three years, he moved to a more permanent role with the TopSpeed motorcycle content team as a Journalist. Over the last 20 years ...