Return of the Cafe Racers

The aftermarket superbike scene has produced no shortage of radical interpretations of the BMW S1000RR, but few are as comprehensively executed or historically significant as the 2011 Wunderlich “MADUSA” currently offered on Bring a Trailer. Built in 2012 by William Plam of Wunderlich America in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the machine served as a rolling product showcase ...

Motorcycle riders have always needed gear that works as hard as their bikes. In 2026, the Peak Design Motorcycle Bar Mount continues to stand out as a top choice for riders who want to bring their phones along safely and securely. Whether you use your phone for GPS navigation, music, or capturing rides, the right mount makes a big difference. New updates make it stronger, mor...

A meticulously reimagined interpretation of BMW’s legendary air-cooled boxer platform, this 1994 BMW R100R cafe racer by Diamond Atelier represents the fusion of classic Bavarian engineering and contemporary custom craftsmanship. Now offered on Bring a Trailer, the machine showcases the Munich marque’s durable R-series architecture transformed into an aggressively modernized ...

Choosing oil for a motorcycle rarely gets the attention it deserves, yet it shapes how the engine feels day to day. Riders often learn this the hard way. The question tends to surface during routine servicing or when weighing up the right motorcycle engine oil in NZ, where conditions can shift without much warning. However, the right choice is less about brand loyalty and mor...

Building a café racer is one of the most rewarding motorcycle projects an enthusiast can take on. But before the grinder sparks fly and the custom parts catalogs start filling your browser tabs, there’s one question every builder eventually faces: is it cheaper to start with a wrecked non-runner or spend more on a fully running bike? At first glance, the answer seems obvious....