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Why is it called Café Racer? The story behind the myth
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Why is it called Café Racer? The story behind the myth

The name 'Café Racer' came from 1950s London — from the Ace Cafe on the North Circular, from young rockers racing between cafes on ton-up motorcycles. The complete story of how a cultural subculture became one of the most iconic bike styles.

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Buying a scrambler in 2026: the complete guide
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Buying a scrambler in 2026: the complete guide

Scramblers are back — and the choice has never been bigger. From the Ducati Scrambler to the Triumph Street Scrambler to classic conversions, this guide walks you through models, prices and what to look for before you sign.

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Buying a bobber: the guide for real low riders
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Buying a bobber: the guide for real low riders

Bobbers stand for stripped-down minimalism, fat rear tyres and rebellious soul. This guide shows you which bobbers are genuinely worth the money, what to look out for on the used market and where the hidden costs are hiding.

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Building your own Café Racer: the 10 best donor bikes
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Building your own Café Racer: the 10 best donor bikes

You want to build your own Café Racer but don't know where to start? This guide ranks the 10 best donor platforms — from Honda CB to Yamaha XS to BMW R — with realistic prices, conversion effort and what to watch out for.

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What does a custom bike cost? Prices, effort & hidden costs
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What does a custom bike cost? Prices, effort & hidden costs

A custom bike from €3,000? From €15,000? From €40,000? The honest answer: it depends — but not on what you think. A realistic look at what a custom really costs and where the hidden line items are.

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TÜV registration for custom bikes: what's actually legal in Germany
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TÜV registration for custom bikes: what's actually legal in Germany

Every rider knows the fear: 'Will the TÜV pass my custom?' This guide shows which mods are actually legal in Germany, how the registration process works in practice, and where most builds fail.

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Buying a Café Racer: the complete guide for 2026
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Buying a Café Racer: the complete guide for 2026

Whether you're buying new, used or custom — a Café Racer is a big decision. This guide gives you the full picture: models at every price point, what to check at the first viewing, and how to tell a well-built conversion from a dressed-up disaster.

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Scrambler vs. Tracker: what's the difference and which one suits you?
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Scrambler vs. Tracker: what's the difference and which one suits you?

They look similar at first glance — but scramblers and trackers are fundamentally different bikes. This comparison explains the differences, where each works best, and which one actually suits your riding style.

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Was kostet ein Motorrad Umbau? Preise, Stufen & versteckte Kosten 2026
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Was kostet ein Motorrad Umbau? Preise, Stufen & versteckte Kosten 2026

Von 1.500 € für einen Teilumbau bis 35.000 € für einen Show-Build — was ein Motorrad Umbau in Deutschland wirklich kostet.

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Custom Bike Versicherung: So versicherst du deinen Umbau richtig
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Custom Bike Versicherung: So versicherst du deinen Umbau richtig

Umgebaute Motorräder sind kein Standardfall für Versicherungen — das musst du beim Custom Bike wissen, bevor du die Police abschließt.

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Motorrad Umbau Werkstatt finden — 7 Kriterien für die richtige Wahl
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Motorrad Umbau Werkstatt finden — 7 Kriterien für die richtige Wahl

Nicht jede Werkstatt ist für jeden Umbau geeignet. Diese 7 Kriterien helfen dir, die richtige Custom-Werkstatt für dein Projekt zu finden.

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Brat Style Motorrad: Basis-Bikes, Look und was diesen Stil ausmacht
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Brat Style Motorrad: Basis-Bikes, Look und was diesen Stil ausmacht

Kompakt, minimalistisch, funktional: Der Brat Style kommt aus Japan und hat die europäische Custom-Szene erfasst. Was ihn ausmacht und welche Bikes die besten Basen sind.

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Street Fighter Motorrad: Umbau, Basis-Bikes und was den Stil definiert
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Street Fighter Motorrad: Umbau, Basis-Bikes und was den Stil definiert

Der Street Fighter ist das aggressivste Kind der Custom-Szene — eine Sport- oder Superbike-Basis, entkleidet und aufgewühlt. Was ihn ausmacht und welche Basen sich eignen.

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