Grip-Lock Motorcycle Throttle Lock | Return of the Cafe Racers

I can’t think of anything worse than walking out to my motorcycle only to discover it’s been stolen. Motorcycle theft is a huge problem worldwide. In the United Kingdom, the number of motorcycles stolen each year is equivalent to a quarter of the year’s total motorcycle sales. That equates to around 25,000 stolen motorcycles in 12 months. And things aren’t…

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Icon Stormhawk Waterproof Boots | Return of the Cafe Racers

On average it rains 164 days a year in Portland, Oregon. Not what you’d call the ideal climate for motorcyclists. But this just so happens to be home to riding gear manufacturer Icon. As you’d expect, as a result of having to endure such soggy conditions, Icon has developed a range of tried and tested wet weather riding gear. Field-tested…

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Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe project bike

Over the past few years, I’ve been lucky enough to test ride almost every new modern classic, retro sports and heritage style motorcycle that’s hit the market. Whether it’s been a Husqvarna Svartpilen, a Ducati Scrambler or the Honda Neo Sports Cafe each one has had its good and its not so good points. What is most impressive though is…

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