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Honda cafe racer

Honda has always been a popular choice for cafe racer builders, given the solid engineering and easy availability of parts. The CB series is especially common, from the smaller twins and 1970s inline-fours, to the mighty six-cylinder CBX.

Let’s not forget the CX500 though: the liquid cooled V-twin was a departure for the Honda engineering department, but has proven to be a godsend for builders smart enough to make the ugly frame look good.

The pinnacle is undoubtedly the classic CB750 cafe racer, using the original superbike as the donor.

But rising prices in the used market mean that more recent Honda cafe racer builds are just as likely to be based on bigger, newer motorcycles—like the CBX1100 or the recently discontinued CB1100.

The latest motorcycle news, classics and customs

Speed Read, September 5, 2021

This week we’ve got a pair of very different classic Hondas: a CB550 rebuilt in lockdown, and a feisty lil’ NSR50 pocket…

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Honda CBX1000 cafe racer by Purpose Built Moto

Think Big: A beastly CBX1000 from Purpose Built Moto

There’s never a quiet moment for Tom Gilroy and the team at Purpose Built Moto in Queensland, Australia. Tom started his career…

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Speed Read, July 11 2021

Something for everyone this week: The classic perfection of a Moto Guzzi café racer, a stealthy R18 commissioned by BMW, and a…

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Honda CBX750 police bike cafe racer by FNG Works

Civilian cool: A CBX750 police bike from FNG Works

When this sleek Honda popped up on our email, it stopped us in our tracks. And then we got an extra surprise—it’s…

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Custom Honda CB750 cafe racer by Unik Edition

Happy Ending: Unik Edition refreshes a forgotten CB750

Anyone who’s been doing a job long enough has probably made a few rookie mistakes. For Tiago Gonçalves and Luis Gonçalves at…

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1992 Honda CB750 cafe racer by HB-Custom1992 Honda CB750 cafe racer by HB-Custom

Box Fresh: A zero mile Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

For custom motorcycle builders that skew towards older bikes, nothing satisfies quite like finding a clean, low-mileage donor. But finding a motor…

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Custom Honda CBR600RR cafe racer by Francis Von Tuto

One-Eyed Racer: a retro CBR600RR from Francis Von Tuto

We’re suckers for retro sportbike style. And if it’s married to classic Honda build quality and engineering, you’ve got an intoxicating mix.…

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2-Stroke CL350 Honda cafe racer

HonDeath: An insane CL350 with 100 horsepower on tap

In stock form, the Honda CL350 is a mild-mannered street scrambler with 33 horsepower and oodles of vintage charm. The kind of…

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Honda CX500 cafe racer by Invader Cycle Company

The Rescue: A Honda CX500 cafe racer from Buenos Aires

Against all odds, the eternally goofy Honda CX500 has become a popular choice for custom projects. But it’s hard to get ‘right,’…

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Custom Honda Monkey Z125 by Bunker

Sailor’s Choice: A Monkey that flits between sea and shore

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion. After all, it’s the foundation of business for brands such as Harley-Davidson and Indian, and model lines…

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Ten-speed Honda CB900C cafe racer by Unikat

Perfect Ten: Unikat’s ten-speed CB900C café racer

The early 80s Honda CB900C is one of the most unusual bikes Honda ever made. It has a ten-speed gearbox: five ‘normal’…

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A 1983 Honda CB750 cafe racer built for a locomotive enthusiast

Steamy stuff: A Honda CB750 for a locomotive enthusiast

Fredrik Pål Persson has faced a few challenges in his time. First, he switched careers from chef to bike builder. Then he…

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