by MIKESEATE | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog
On summer days when the mercury creeps over the 90 degree mark, I often find riding motorcycles to be a bit uncomfortable. Being an all riding gear all the time guy, when the humidity makes even riding in perforated, lightweight gear a hassle, I’ll... by MIKESEATE | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog
It’s my honest opinion that a large part of what eventually sunk the custom chopper movement from the early 200s was the extravagant costs. Never mind that the original, 1960s choppers were stripped-down, very basic machines that emphasized speed and... by MIKESEATE | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog
Motorcycle roadracing has never been as popular with the public here in the Us as it is overseas. Some say it’s due the sheer dominance of so-called stick-and-ball sports like basketball and football, while others claim the lack of diversity in motorcycle racing... by MIKESEATE | Aug 16, 2023 | Blog
The 2023 Cafe Racer Magazine Reader’s Ride-In Custom Show concluded Sunday afternoon with the best field of entries yet to date. In addition to crowing our first-ever female trophy winner, the assembled field of 50-plus bikes included some sleek,... by MIKESEATE | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog
Two of Moto Morini’s new, water-cooled 650cc V-twins. demos will be on offer at Sunday’s show. Moto Morini’s beloved 3 1/2 factory cafe racer We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of 2023 streetbikes from Italy’s Moto Morini, an iconic... by MIKESEATE | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog
There are several elements that comprise a timeless cafe racer motorcycle, from the non-nonsense, stripped-down design to the emphasis on pure, unfettered performance. And whether your ride is a classic, Mid-Century British twin or single, a Japanese...