Cafe Racer Kits

What Cafe Racer Kits does

Cafe Racer Kits Limited is a family-run, online-only UK business that designs, manufactures, and sells bolt-on conversion kits and individual parts that transform standard motorcycles into cafe racers. Its core product line consists of model-specific kits for the Triumph T300 triple and four-cylinder series (Daytona, Sprint, Speed Triple, Trident, Trophy), the Triumph 955i Sprint RS/ST, the Honda CX500 (including an Urban variant), the Honda CB250/400 Superdream, and the Yamaha Fazer 600, complemented by accessories covering exhausts and silencers, suspension, electrical and vision components, fuel and air components, handlebars, footrests, and workshop equipment. All parts are handmade in the UK using laser cutting, welding, tube bending, forming, moulding, and coating processes, and produced to order with no stock holding.

The company sells exclusively direct-to-consumer through its e-commerce storefront (built on Ecwid/Lightspeed) to private individuals aged 18 and over, shipping to more than 35 countries across Europe and Oceania while explicitly not shipping to the USA or Canada. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are typically paid in full in advance, with selected high-value orders eligible for a 25% non-refundable deposit and the balance due before shipping, and a 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Supporting infrastructure includes a customer bike gallery, the Owners' Register community for long-term support and safety alerts, and digital marketing presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Google.

Commercially, Cafe Racer Kits is a privately held family business with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. The legal entity (company number 8921320) is registered in England and Wales with VAT registration 224632821 and ICO registration ZB089311, and is a member of the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). No headcount, revenue, or founding date beyond 2012 is disclosed in available materials.

Name

Cafe Racer Kits

Legal name

Cafe Racer Kits Limited

Website

https://caferacerkits.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cafe Racer Kits Limited is a family-run UK online manufacturer and retailer of bolt-on conversion kits and parts that transform standard Honda, Triumph, and Yamaha motorcycles into cafe racers, selling made-to-order to private DIY builders in 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Conversion Kits & Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorcycle Riding Gear & Apparel Retail (CRAMANAA)

Keywords

• Cafe racer kits
• Motorcycle conversion parts
• Aftermarket motorcycle accessories
• Custom motorcycle fabrication
• Bolt-on motorcycle kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Cafe Racer Conversion Kits: Complete conversion kits for specific motorcycle models (Triumph T300, Triumph 955i, Honda CX500, Honda CBn250/400, Yamaha Fazer 600). Sold as made-to-order products with estimated production times shown per product page.
2. Parts and Accessories: Individual parts including exhausts and silencers, suspension components, electrical items and mirrors, fuel and air components, handlebars, footrests, and workshop equipment. Also sold made-to-order.
3. Deposit Option for High-Value Orders: For selected high-value orders, a 25% non-refundable deposit secures production with the remaining balance due before shipping.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cafe Racer Kits (CRK) designs, manufactures, and sells complete bolt-on conversion kits and individual parts that transform standard motorcycles (Honda CX500, CBn250/400 Superdream, Triumph T300 series, Triumph 955i Sprint, Yamaha Fazer 600) into cafe racers. All products are handmade and/or sourced to order in the UK using laser cutting, welding, tube bending, forming, moulding, and coating processes. Kits include parts, fitting guides, and ongoing telephone support.

Product overview

Cafe Racer Kits (CRK) is a family-run UK-based business that sells kits and parts to convert standard motorcycles into café racers. Their product portfolio consists of complete conversion kits for specific motorcycle models (Triumph T300 series, Triumph Sprint 955i, Honda CX500, Honda CB250/400 Superdream, Yamaha Fazer 600) as well as individual add-on parts and accessories including exhausts, suspension components, electrical items, fuel/air components, handlebars, footrests, and workshop equipment. All products are manufactured to order in the UK using processes including laser cutting, welding, tube bending, forming, moulding, and coating. CRK positions itself as an alternative to custom fabrication or commissioning a custom builder, providing bolt-on kits with fitting guides and ongoing support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Triumph T300 Café Racer Kit

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA)minorOthersCRK is a member of the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), the UK trade association representing the motorcycle industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Biltwell Inc. Larger US motorcycle aftermarket brand with a broad portfolio (seats, handlebars, controls, apparel, helmets). Comparable in custom-motorcycle end-customer overlap but operates at greater scale and product breadth than CRK's specialist positioning.
• Roland Sands Design: Performance- and custom-focused motorcycle parts and apparel brand with strong cafe racer / performance heritage. Comparable in aesthetic and target customer overlap but at materially larger scale, including apparel and lifestyle lines.
• Deus Ex Machina: Global custom motorcycle brand with cafe racer heritage, retail locations, apparel lines and full custom build services. Comparable in cafe racer aesthetic and enthusiast customer base, but at significantly larger scale and broader scope than CRK's bolt-on kit focus.

Direct peers

• Dime City Cycles: US-based retailer and brand specialising in cafe racer, scrambler and tracker parts and accessories. Directly comparable in aesthetic niche, DIY-builder customer base and online-only parts distribution.
• British Customs: US-based aftermarket parts manufacturer focused on modern classic motorcycles (Triumph, Ducati, classic-style Japanese bikes). Closely comparable to CRK in target customer (cafe racer/custom builders), model-specific aftermarket parts approach, and DTC e-commerce model.
• Motogadget: German manufacturer of high-end motorcycle electronics, instruments, switches and accessories. Comparable as a specialty manufacturer serving the custom/cafe racer aftermarket with premium parts and a similar DTC distribution approach.
• Motone Customs: UK-based manufacturer of cafe racer and custom motorcycle parts and accessories. Closely comparable in product category (cafe racer parts), DTC manufacturer-retailer model, UK origin, and enthusiast target customer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/caferacerkits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cafe-racer-kits-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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