Retro Classic

  • Photos: Custom Ducati Scrambler from Down & Out Cafe Racers

    Photos: Custom Ducati Scrambler from Down & Out Cafe Racers

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    We’ve seen some cool custom Triumph Bonnevilles from Down & Out Cafe Racers in the past. This time the custom shop has turned its attention to a 2015 Ducati Scrambler. The bike retains the basic Scrambler looks, but gets a custom set of 17-inch wheels, with 180/55-17 TKC80 tyres. Down & Out Cafe Racers have also…

  • Rumours: Kawasaki about to launch a new cafe racer

    Rumours: Kawasaki about to launch a new cafe racer

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    Our friends from TMC blog in Indonesia have uncovered what looks like an importer’s manifest (image above) that has something very interesting hiding on row 218: Kawasaki ZR900B! This could be a new street bike to sit between the Z800 and Z1000, or it could be a brand new modern cafe racer from the green…

  • Indian shows gorgeous FTR750 flat-track racer at Sturgis

    Indian shows gorgeous FTR750 flat-track racer at Sturgis

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    Indian Motorcycle has unveiled its all-new FTR750 flat track racer at the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The Indian Scout FTR750 is Indian Motorcycle’s bid for a strong return to AMA Pro flat track racing (FTR stands for Flat Track Racer). The bike was revealed at the “Motorcycles as Art” industry event at the famed Buffalo Chip in Sturgis.…

  • BMW announces facelifts for R1200 range

    BMW announces facelifts for R1200 range

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    BMW has confirmed that model year 2017 will see a number of updates on models that can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad dealers in the new configuration from August 2016. When the new model year starts in August 2016, the engines of the liquid-cooled boxer models will be subject to supplementary technical changes as…

  • Video: Yamaha SCR950 walk-around

    Video: Yamaha SCR950 walk-around

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    Yes, it’s an advert from Yamaha USA, but this video gives all the details about the new Yamaha SCR950 scrambler. We first reported that the bike was being launched for the American market a couple of weeks ago, and there’s still no news about it crossing the Atlantic so we could get our hands on it,…

  • 400cc Kawasaki powered AJS Cadwell on the way, according to factory sources

    400cc Kawasaki powered AJS Cadwell on the way, according to factory sources

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    According to factory sources, AJS and Kawasaki will be joining forces to build a 400cc big brother for the current 125cc AJS Cadwell. We don’t have more details yet, but considering that Kawasaki recently announced the discontinuation of its retro bike, the W800, this could be a way for the Japanese manufacturer to bring back the…

  • Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Roadster

    Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Roadster

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    Our latest in-helmet review takes a look at the Harley-Davidson Roadster. The Roadster is the latest model in Harley’s Sportster range, with a torquey 1,200cc air-cooled twin and a sporty (by Harley’s standards) riding position. It’s no sportsbike in the modern sense of the word, but for a Harley it’s a bit of a rocket. The bike also…

  • Video: Yamaha launches a new scrambler, the SCR950

    Video: Yamaha launches a new scrambler, the SCR950

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    Yamaha USA has launched the latest addition to the company’s Sport Heritage range – the SCR950 scrambler. The bike is a real looker with an air-cooled 942cc V-twin engine and all-round retro looks. At the moment the bike’s only been launched for the States, so it’s doubtful whether it will be available in the UK…

  • Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S

    Video: In-helmet review: Harley-Davidson Low Rider S

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    Want to know what the new Harley-Davidson Low Rider S is like to ride? Have a look at our in-helmet review from the world launch in the South of France. With the small frame and the huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine, The Low Rider S is a formidable beast. It’s also got the dark and moody…

  • Video: First impressions: Harley-Davidson Roadster and Low Rider S

    Video: First impressions: Harley-Davidson Roadster and Low Rider S

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    Here’s a quick video with our first impressions of the Harley-Davidson Roadster and the Low Rider S from the world launch in southern France. The Roadster is the new model in Harley’s Sportster range and the Low Rider S sits in the Dyna camp, with its huge 1,800cc Screamin’ Eagle engine. Here’s the video: Want to see…


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