Virago Xv1100 Cafe Racer

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Virago xv1100 cafe racer. As victor suspected the frame became the most challenging aspect of the project. By raising the rear and lowering the front greg has removed some of the original virago rake but the yamaha xv1100 still has a long enough wheelbase to provide a smooth and comfortable ride. Not sportbike handling at all but similar handling to a stock new bonneville or sportster. The goal was to create a retro modern virago cafe racer coined the xvr1100.

Not surprisingly it starts off with harley davidson. Check out this top 10 yamaha virago cafe racers and see if you agree. One of the eter. His bike was bought online together with a second rolling wreck in 2016.

Iron man virago 1100 cafe racer by lv custom the virago was yamaha s first series of v twin machines and the xv1100 was the king cruiser of the line featuring a 62 hp engine and some of the best handling and brakes in all of cruiser virago 920 yamaduci by augment motorworks a japanese italian love story. The yamaha virago was a significant milestone in the japanese cruiser family tree but before we get there here s a quick cruiser history lesson. Built by greg hageman from docs chops the 80 s virago underwent a full ground up facelift to achieve it s now jaw dropping good looks. The director of the story is peter dean from perth western australia.

From mild mannered cruiser to hard edged café racer change is a beautiful thing. Iron man virago 1100 cafe racer by lv custom the virago was yamaha s first series of v twin machines and the xv1100 was the king cruiser of the line featuring a 62 hp engine and some of the best handling and brakes in all of cruiser city. This virago was a project developed for season two of cafe racer tv which is currently airing in the states. Unregistered and not running they had fallen victim to another s delusions.

Oct 30 2014 magnum opus custom bikes. Whats people lookup in this blog. A low and lean large capacity motorcycle that the japanese marque could produce as an anniversary edition of the virago if they ever felt so inclined.