Cafe Racer Build Log
1972 honda cb 350 cafe project.
Cafe racer build log. Let s have a look into it. We ve been building bikes for more than 18 years now and won numerous highly esteemed motorcycle competitions in the industry. About moto13 cafe racer we are a custom motorcycle design and fabrication company that specializes in custom vintage motorcycles and cafe racers. May 3 2016 first off let me mention i got this bike in 2012 with the intention to chop it i ve been riding it since then every summer for enjoyment then to college and.
I m going to focus on the performance side of building a cafe racer or street tracker scrambler or any custom motorcycle for that matter. With mostly cool cafe racer parts to achieve the retro and vintage style without leaving the modern look. The recent release of the kawasaki w800 should see prices on the older 650 and 400 s drop which will make them an even more affordable option for your cafe racer build. Sticky ultimate cafe racer photo thread.
My w650 cafe racer turns more heads than a hot blonde in a mini dress. 4 447 2 mo ago. The first feature on how to build a café racer struck a chord. A café racer is a lightweight powerful motorcycle optimized for speed and handling rather than comfort and for quick rides over short distances.
462 323k apr 17 2018. Not everybody who read it agreed with the content but when it comes to style there are several different schools of taste. Gt750 neuvo retro mod build. However the tire choices available today are much greater than those in the 60s.
With bodywork and control layout recalling early 1960s grand prix road racing motorcycles café racers are noted for their visual minimalism featuring low mounted handlebars prominent seat cowling and elongated fuel tank and frequently. Yamaha yds2 ascot replica flat track build. But to keep the café racer look correct for the period tt100s are the norm. Badass cafe racer build yamaha virago 920 based 09 jul 2019 this yamaha virago 920 or xv920 changed the style completely from the stock cruiser built into a cafe racer bike.
Just like how porsches are the soul of driving excellence land rovers of go anywhere wanderlust a cafe racer is the soul of motorcycling. Kunwar customs bajaj discover cafe racer build dates back to early 2019. It is the epitome of the idea of taking a showroom spec motorcycle and tweaking it to one s heart s desire tailoring them and tinkered along in their dimly lit garage corners. 203 44k 2 mo ago.
The tire of choice for 60s café racers was the dunlop tt100 which are still available today.