After struggling to stay afloat for the past year, Café Racer is closing. Owner Kurt Geissel announced yesterday in a Facebook post that Wednesday will be the beloved U District hangout’s last day.

It’s no surprise that classic Moto Guzzi models featuring the fabled Tonti frame are popular candidates for cafe racer builds. Custom bike builders are immediately drawn to its straight backbone and ...

A café racer style motorcycle just sounds cool. This type of motorcycle has been around for years now, sticking out amongst the range of bikes as a sleek and nimble option. Built for speed by ...

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a seriously cool electric motorcycle – and I mean seriously. Sure, there are the usual edgy superbikes and the occasional commuter breaking out from unexpected ...

In today’s custom bike world, Kaffeemaschine is synonymous with elegance and clean, OCD-soothing design. The shop is based in Hamburg, Germany and run by Axel Budde, a man who knows his way around ...

The 2017 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a British motorcycle that pays homage to the classic Norton Commando bikes of the ’60s and ’70s. Powered by a 961cc parallel-twin engine, this model ...

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SEATTLE - Café Racer, the site of a mass shooting in 2012, is closing early Thursday morning. Staff at the bright green café on the northern edge of the University District spent Tuesday afternoon ...

Motorcycle builder Walt Siegl speaks to WSJ's Jonathan Welsh about the rising popularity of the cafe racer motorcycle. Photo: Anthony Blasko FOR SOME riders, the latest racy sport motorcycles and ...