The color black has been a staple of motorcycle customization for as long as the art form has existed, but it’s often overused. While it’s tempting to murder a bike out from head to toe, the results can look cheap and nasty. The trick is to add some contrast—like Reier Motors has done with this Honda CB350 café racer.
Based in Salzburg, Austria, Reier Motors is a full-service workshop that handles everything from maintenance to full-on custom builds. The 1973-model CB350 was booked in by a client with a short list of requests. “He wanted café racer styling with black all over, except on the engine and exhaust system, and he wanted some special details,” explains the shop’s founder, Christian Reier.…