30 Suzuki GT-185 K/L Adventurer (73-74) 43 Kawasaki KLX-300 A2-A9 (97-04) Despite its curb weight, the Bestial-E is still able to achieve a 0-60mph time of as little as 3.3 seconds all while still affording a range of 183 miles on a single charge. 35 Yamaha TZ-250 F (79) The tremendous growth in the production caf segment (and the global custom motorcycle scene) has also resulted in a growing number of factories in China which have made marked bounds in build quality and reliability in recent years designing and producing budget-friendly models that legitimately resemble one-off caf builds and are typically powered by crate motors. 27 Suzuki RM-80 B (77) Power: 76.8HP & 60FT-LBs 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 B/BC/D/DC/E/EC (91-93) 41 Yamaha XVS-1100 S/SC/AS/ASC/ATS/ATSC (04) There are of course many other tasks that follow such as wiring it up, but the amount of work and time you save will be huge. Fitted with an hlins fork and Ktech Piggyback shocks, the Two Strokes tubular framework accommodates an in-house designed quarter-liter two-stroke V-twin engine that puts down 76hp. Pieced together around a hand-TIG-welded frame, the 961 CR is powered by a proprietary, in-house-developed and built, forward-canted, air and oil-cooled 961cc pushrod parallel twin that wears hand-polished covers. 35 Suzuki GS-550 LX/ LZ (81-82) 35 Honda CB-500 500 Four (71-73) By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 36 Kawasaki KX-125 A4-A5 (78-79) 38 Yamaha FZX-700S/SC/T/TC (86-87) 36 Suzuki DR-370 N (79) 47 Honda CR-250R (01-03) Its also worth mentioning that if youre a new rider, youre going to want to factor in/set money aside from other necessary expenses like riding gear, luggage, parts. 34 Yamaha YZ-125 C (76) He has also worked as the editor of the independent custom motorcycle magazine Tank Moto, contributed to other online publication like BikeExif and co-hosted several Australian automotive events. Weight: 381.4LBs 43 Kawasaki KX-250F1 (88) 45 Suzuki RMX-250S/T/V/W (95-98) 35 Suzuki RE-5M, A 35 Yamaha XT-250 G/H/J/K/KC (80-83) 36 Suzuki SP-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 34 Yamaha MX-400 B (75) 30 Yamaha YZ-80 G/H/J (80-82) As such, the standard handlebars and foot-pegs are almost always replaced with a set of low-mounted clip-ons (or flipped Clubman bars) and a pair of rear-sets that ultimately afford the rider a markedly more hunched-forward and aggressive riding position. 37 Honda CR-125R Elsinore (79) 43 Yamaha VMX-12 E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/EK/EKC (93-98) 36 Suzuki DR-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 36 Yamaha XV-750 J/K Virago (82-83) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500A1-A5 Vulcan 88/Vulcan 1500(87-91), VN-1500 B1-B4Vulcan 88 SE (87-90) 35 Honda CB-750C Custom (80-82) 43 Honda VFR-750R (90) As vintage-styled machines that feature modern mechanics, it can be a little tricky knowing what to look for when shopping around for a caf racer. 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) 46 Kawasaki KX-250L1 (99) 43 Yamaha XV17 AS/ASC/ATS/ATSC (04) Roadstar Engine: Electric Interior PMAC Motor 40 Kawasaki ZX-1000A1/A2 Ninja (86-87) 43 Kawasaki KDX-250D1-D4 (91-94) Taking ample inspiration from (the then-British-owned) marques Continental GT 250 model from the 50s and 60s, Royal Enfields contemporary GT 650 perfectly epitomizes the classic caf racer. 35 Suzuki GS-750 EX/EZ (81-82) 36 Yamaha FJ-600 L/LC/N/NC (84-85) 43 Honda CR-500R (85-87) 41 Yamaha XVS-65 S (04) Star Custom 46 Yamaha YZ-400FK/FL (98-99) 36 Suzuki DR-500 X/Z/D (81-83) ##Extra bonus for Suzuki T20 owners (1966 1968):steering head size. 43 Kawasaki KX-500E3-E8 (91-96) It can also be harder to find shops to service certain types of bikes (though this obviously doesnt apply to Chinese-made air-cooled singles). 35 Honda CB-750F Super Sport (75-78) 41 Honda VT-750CDA/B/C/D Shadow American Classic Ed. 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 B/BC/D/DC/E/EC (91-93) 41 Honda CB-400F (89-90) 41 Honda VT-750DC (01-03) 41 Yamaha FJ-1200 S/SC/T/TC/W/WC/A/AC (87-90) 41 Honda RVF-720R (94) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500 L1-L5 Vulcan 1500 Nomad Fi (00-04) 35 Honda CBX (79-80) It includes a completely rebuilt 2011-2015 GXR-R set of forks, offset CNC milled triple clamp with Motoscope Mini gauge, handlebars, switches and controls, front brake assembly and a spoked front wheel, most of which have multiple variants to choose from based on colour, size or style. 36 Kawasaki KZ-650H1-H3 CSR (81-83) 36 Yamaha TZ-250 G/H/J (80-82) 43 Suzuki GSX-1100 GM/GN/GP (91-93) 27 Honda ST-90 (73-75) Privacy Policy. 33 Honda TLR-200 (86-87) Reflex 36 Kawasaki KLX-250A1/A2 (79-80) In extreme cases you can have a whole new stem made to fit the tree and your stock bearing and races. 41 Yamaha XT-600 ED/EDC/EE/EEC/EF/EFC/EG/EGC (92-95) 41 Suzuki VZ-800 V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Marauder (97-04) 30 Yamaha DT-175 A/B/C (74-76) Cookie Notice The Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Cafe Racer. First number is the fork diameter in millimeters. Availability: This isnt really an issue when buying most models from major manufacturers, however one downside to buying from small brands is the relatively limited access to replacement parts. 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 ATH/ATHC-ATKJ/ATKC (96-98) Royal Star Over the last decade, the world has become increasingly infatuated with all things nostalgia, resulting in everything from watchmakers to shoe companies to shipbuilders producing vintage-inspired offerings and full-on rereleases of models from yesteryear. Origin: India. 43 Kawasaki KX-125 H2 (91) 36 Yamaha IT-425 G (80) 35 Suzuki GS-750 B/C/EC (77-78) 49 Suzuki RM-125 Y (00) 38 Kawasaki ZL-900A1/A2 Eliminator (85-86) for one it has a 23'' front tire and two it is drum brake. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 35 Honda CB-550 550 Four K (74-78) 33 Honda TL-250K Trials 250 (75-76) 33 Kawasaki KZ-440D2-D4 Ltd (81-83) 41 Yamaha FZR-750RT/RU (87-88) 46 Honda CR-125R (00-04) 39 Honda XL-600R (83-87) 41 Yamaha YZ-250W/WRW (89) 30 Yamaha MX-125 A/B (74-75) As you can imagine a kit of this type isnt cheap and youll be parting with around $3,400 USD for this all-inclusive option. 33 Kawasaki KZ-305A1/A2 CSR (81-82) 33 Suzuki GT-250 K/L/M/A/B Hustler (73-77) Devin and the Cognito Moto crew have known this for some time and have made it their goal to make the process easy for wrench noobs like you and me. The top-of-the-range package is an all-inclusive kit that gives you a myriad of options to choose from. 37 Honda GL-1000/K Goldwing (75-79) A few years later, and not only had Ducati released its Pierre Terblanche-penned modern-retro, but Triumph also followed suit with its Thruxton model. 4.7 mi Japanese. Deluxe (03) 30 Kawasaki KLT-160A1 (85) 37 Kawasaki EX-500D1-D11 Ninja 500R (94-04) 34 Yamaha SC-500/A (73-74) 31 Honda CR-125M/M1 Elsinore (74-75) 43 Yamaha IT-200 L/N/S (84-86) But in essence it's the process of putting a spacer (usually between 2-5cm) inside the bottom portion of the fork leg. 35 Yamaha TZ-250 C/D/E (76-78) 37 Honda CR-80R (99-02) 10.3k members in the CafeRacer community. 41 Suzuki VS-1400GLP N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Intruder (92-04) 47 Honda CR-250R (97-98) 45 Suzuki RMX-250 M (91) The bikes OEM wheel size is 19" front 18" rear. 43 Kawasaki KDX-200E1-E4 (89-92) 41 Suzuki GSX-R750 M/N (91-92) 35 Suzuki GT-750 J/K/L/M/A/B Lemans (72-77) 36 Yamaha SRX-600 S/SC (86) Drawing from a 16.2-kWh battery that offers a range of around 125 miles, the bike is powered by a SM1 3-PHASE AC IPM motor thats good for 80.5hp and 147.5ft-lbs of torque figures that result in a 0-60mph time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of just under 120mph. 35 Honda SL-350 Motosport 350 (72) 37 Yamaha XJ-650 LK Seca Turbo (83) 43 Suzuki GSF-1200 K1-K3 (01-03) And, while there are several other locations of significance, the two spots that became by far the most famous for their connection to motorcycles were The Ace Caf in London, and the Busy Bee Caf in Watford, on the capitols Northeastern outskirts. 327 reviews. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Bike Of The Day: Addiction Customs Yamaha SR500, Bike Of The Day: 2019 CCM Spitfire Caf Racer #63, Bike Of The Day: 1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR, Bike Of The Day: 1991 BMW K75 Custom Cafe Racer, Envoyer du bois: Atelier JAB Yamaha XS650, Bike Of The Day: 1974 Norton Commando Cafe Racer Replica, Art Deco & Gold Teeth: Barry Weisss Dental Debutante is a Triumph, Chain Adjustment Made Easy: Tru-Tension Chain & Laser Monkey Review, Many Faces of Zed Doremi Kawasaki Z900RS Heritage Body Kits. 43 Yamaha YZ-125 U (88) 37 Honda CBR-600F Hurricane (87-90) Cookie Notice Upgrading your motorcycles old suspension is one of the best things you can do to transform your riding experience. 41 Suzuki GSX-1100 FJ Katana (88) 46 Yamaha YZ-426FM/FN/FP (00-02) 43 Yamaha TTR-250N/NC/P/PC (01-02) 45 Honda GL-1500CValkyrie (97-00, 03) 33 Suzuki GS-250 TT/TX (80-81) Origin: Italy. 39 Suzuki GV-700 GLF/GLF2 Madura (85) 35 Yamaha RZ-350 L/N/NC/NCII (84-85) If you plan on doing a lot of two-up riding., then you may also want to opt for a more powerful bike, especially if you intend on covering freeway miles. 31 Honda SL-175K1 (71) The stock bench seats that come on most standard bikes are also usually swapped out for Monoposto (single-seat) tail sections capped off with a humped caf seat or a hard tail cowl, giving the machine a sportier look while also slightly bolstering aerodynamics. 37 Suzuki GS-750 LN (79) Shortening forks is super easy once you've seen some youtube content. 43 Kawasaki KX-125 H2 (91) 41 Yamaha XT-600 L/LC/N/NC/S/SC/T/TC/U/UC (84-88) 46 Kawasaki KX-250G1 (89) 4.4 mi International. Running Costs: Once youve purchased a motorcycle, youre still going to have regular expenses associated with keeping the thing up and running. Origin: England. Hand-built by a boutique operation in Australia, the Salt Motorcycles Two-Stroke is essentially a transformative custom kit thats sold as a turnkey bike. 36 Yamaha TT-225 S/T (86-87) And though this allows for a buyers market thats brimming with options, the sheer abundance of available production caf racers can make it difficult to hone in on the model thats best for you let alone fully discover all the available options so with this in mind, weve pieced together this definitive guide to the best caf racers you can buy off the lot. In a bid to unlock a motorcycles maximum potential, early caf racers enthusiasts were known to combine different elements from different models, with the most famous example being the use of Nortons legendary Featherbed frame being used to build Triumph-powered Tritons or Vincent-powered Norvils. Today, caf racers connection to one-off machines remains just as strong as it was back in the sub-genres infancy. 37 Suzuki GS-500 EK/EL/EM/EN/EP/ER/ES/ET (89-96) 36 Kawasaki KZ-1000D1/ D3 Z1-R (78, 80) 33 Kawasaki KZ-400H1 Ltd (79) Engine: Liquid-Cooled 249cc Single-Cylinder 35 Kawasaki KX-80 L1-L3/N1-N3 (88-90) 43 Honda XR-600R (85-00) Pretty much every quality that we associate with caf racers today can be seen on this very bike. 27 Suzuki RV-90 L/M/A/B Rover (74-77) 36 Suzuki RM-125 B/C (77-78) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550C2-C4 Ltd (81-83) HICONSUMPTION is reader-supported. Weight: 487LBs (Wet) 43 Suzuki DR-650 SET/SEV/SEW/SEX/SEY/SEK1/SEK2/SEK3/SEK4 (96-04) 30 Kawasaki KX-60A1/A2 (83-84), 40 Yamaha XVZ-12 DN Venture Royale (85) Many-a-young men were returning home from the global conflict with cash in their pockets, and as a consequence, the UK experienced an uptick in the popularity of motorcycles. 41 Honda CBR-1000F Hurricane (87-91, 93-96) 41 Honda VFR-750F (90-97) Est. 36 Suzuki SP-400 T (80) 38 Yamaha XV-1100 S/SC/T/TC/U/UC Virago (86-88) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13LTJ/LTK (97-98) Royal Star 36 Suzuki TS-250 T/X (80-81) 37 Yamaha XJ-1100 J Maxim (82) 34 Yamaha XS1/1B/2/ TX-650 (70-73) 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) 37 Honda CR-250R Elsinore (78-80) 32 Yamaha DT-175 F/G/H (79-81) 43 Yamaha XV-1600 ATL/ATLC-ATR/ATRC (99-03) Road Star Silverado 38 Suzuki RM-125 D (83) Weight: 425LBs (Wet) 33 Kawasaki KX-80E2/E3 (84-85) 38 Yamaha XT-550 J/K (82-83) Weight: 244LBs (Dry) Though it admittedly sports a fairly oxymoronic monicker, the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer is one of the finest executions of a modern take on a caf racer. 36 Yamaha XV-750 MK Virago (83), 41 Honda NX-650 (88-89) Weight: 434LBs (Dry) Got a design in mind, or want us to put one together for you? 30 Yamaha DT-50 U/W/A DTL/C (88-90) 31 Kawasaki KZ-200A1/A2 (78-79) 30 Suzuki TS-185 R/J/K/L/M/A/B Sierra (71-77) 35 Suzuki GS-550 LN/LT (79-80) 35 Suzuki GS-650 GLX/GLZ/GLD(81-83) 36 Kawasaki EX-250F2-F4, F6-F18 Ninja 250R (88-90, 92-04) The post-war era also saw the United Kingdom experience the beginning of a golden era in Grand Prix racing, with a slew of Brits such as Fergus Anderson, Freddie Frith, Bob Foster, Geoff Duke, John Surtees, Phil Read, and Mike The Bike Hailwood dominating top-level racing in the 1950s and 60s. 38 Kawasaki ZN-1100B1/B2 Ltd (84-85) 33 Honda CMX-250C (85-87, 96-04) 43 Honda CR-250R (95) is there a conversion stem you do for this bike? 43 Suzuki DR-Z250 K1-K4 (01-04) 46 Yamaha YZ-225 FN/FP (01-02) Order used parts at your own risk. Powered by an 11.4-hp Chinese-made single-cylinder engine, this affordably-priced cafe bike comes loaded with a circular headlight, a knee-dented four-gallon tank, side covers, a reverse cone muffler, clip-on handlebars, rear-sets, spoked wheels and a humped tail section with a monoposto cowl all key cafe racer traits. 35 Suzuki RM-125 M/A (75-76) 36 Suzuki RS-250 T/X (80-81) 30 Kawasaki KE-100B1-B20 (82-01) 32 Yamaha IT-125 G (80) 35 Yamaha RT-180A/B/C (90-93) 36 Kawasaki KL-250A3-A5 (80-82) 43 Honda CBR-1100XX (97-03) Warning, your milage may vary, and with any front end swap, the conversion table only lists inner and out diameters, so the newstem may be too long or too short. 35 Suzuki RL-250 L/M Exacta (74-75) 41 Honda XR-250R (86-89) 31 Honda CB-200T (75-76) This took . 46 Yamaha WR-250 FN/FP (01-02) The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Origin: Germany. Despite its price, the cafe racer also comes equipped with some fairly high-end componentry such as an inverted 40mm fork, a set of rear shocks, and braking hardware that consists of a radial-mount quad-piston front caliper and a floating dual-pot item in the rear. Have you ever wanted to swap out the tired old telescopic forks on your retro ride for a pair of modern upside-down items? 41 Yamaha WR-200 RD (92) 45 Honda CBR-900RR (93-99) 46 Suzuki RM-125 K (89) 37 Kawasaki ZX-750E1/E2 Turbo (84-85) 30 Yamaha DT-100 A/B/C (74-76) 35 Suzuki GS-750 TZ/TD (82-83) 43 Yamaha YZ-490 U/W/A (88-90) We can build your bike from the ground up here in housewith the parts we design and make for only our customers. 43 Suzuki DR-350 SL/SM/SN/SP/SER/SES/SET/SEV/SEW/SEX (90-99) 41 Kawasaki ZX-600E1-E12 Ninja (ZX-6) (93-04) You wouldnt want to learn to drive behind the wheel of a Lamborghini, and motorcycles are no different, aside from the fact they lack seatbelts, crumples zones, and airbags. 30 Suzuki TM-125 K/L/M Challenger (73-75) 35 Kawasaki KZ-550H1/H2 GP (82-83) 34 Yamaha TY-250 A/C/D (74, 76-77) 36 Kawasaki EN-500A1-A7 Vulcan 500 (90-96) 36 Kawasaki KL-250D2-D21 KLR250 (85-04) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1000J1-J3 (81-83) 41 Honda CR-250R (81) 38 Yamaha XV-750 U/UC/W/WC/A/AC/B/BC Virago (88-91) 39 Honda VF-750C V45 Magna (88) 32 Suzuki DS-185 N (79) The Australian startups top-of-the-line high-performance two-wheeler, the Savic Motorcycles C-Series Alpha is a cutting-edge,fully-electric cafe racerthats constructed around a cast backbone frame paired with a mono-shock-linked single-sided swing-arm and a Wilbers USD fork. Engine: Air & Oil-Cooled 803cc L-Twin Sold in model-exclusive paint colors, the high-end Superveloce 800 S boasts even more retro inspiration with a set of beefy spoked wire wheels, a tail cowl, and an included race exhaust system. 41 Yamaha YZF-600 RK/RKC/RL (98-99) And though the Thruxton is offered in several different specs, the most top-shelf variant (not including the ultra-limited TFC edition) is the Thruxton RS, which gains new higher-compression pistons, tweaked ports and cam profiles, and a slew of other lightened internals that enable the RS to gain an extra eighthorsepowerover the base model. Technical details for the CB550 can be found here. 36 Kawasaki KZ-550A1-A2 (80-81) 41 Yamaha YZ-250A/WRA (90) Like Royal Enfields Continental GT 650, the Triumph Thruxton is another archetypal caf racer model that possesses all of the hallmarks of the genre. 43 Honda XR-500R (83-84) 41 Yamaha YZF-600 RG (94-95) 41 Honda VTR-1000F Super Hawk (98-04) 30 Suzuki DR-100 D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L (83-90) I ordered those parts from different eBay sellers a year ago and never opened the boxes so I was wondering if the parts were any good. 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 TFL/TFLC-TFS/TFSC (99-04) Royal Star Venture 43 Honda CR-250R (88) 37 Honda CR-125R Elsinore (80) 39 Honda VT-600C Shadow VLX(88-04) Anyway, I've got the front wheel to fit the forks after having the spacers etc machined to fit the bigger axle, but I'm at a loss as to what to do . Looking at the mount, it looks as though I'll need a bigger diameter disc, but where could I possibly get an aftermarket disc to suit an RD wheel from? 34 Suzuki T-350 1 / 2 36 Suzuki PE-175 C/N/T/X (78-81) Of course, these kits arent available for not every bike out there, but the list includes many of the most popular donor bikes for this type of project. Although sexy the Piggyback Reservoir Shocks fail to deliver the promised performance. 43 Honda CR-250R (83-84) 41 Suzuki GV-1400 (85-89) 33 Suzuki GN-250 Z/D (82-83) I haven't pulled the trigger on a new set of forks but I thought I'd share this for anybody else riding the cafe racer wave. 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) 31 Honda CM-250C Custom (82-83) SR500 fork swap. 38 Kawasaki KDX-400 A1-A2 (79-80) 41 Yamaha XVS-650 ATR/ATRC (03) 41 Honda CR-450R (81) Privacy Policy. Geoff also regularly visits custom bike events around the world as a special guest or media partner. 43 Kawasaki KDX-200H1-H10 (95-04) 37 Honda CB-900C Custom (80-82) 37 Yamaha XS-1100 E/F/G/H (78-81) 35 Honda NX-125 (88-90) 36 Yamaha TY-350 N/S (85-86) 35 Honda XL-250 Motosport 250 (72, 74-76) In some cases you may be able to press out the stem from the CX into the new tree. 31 Suzuki SP-100 D (83) 36 Kawasaki KX-250 A3 (77) 33 Honda CB-350F/F1/G (72-74) There are even online tools to help calculate these numbers. 43 Honda CR-480R (82) 43 Suzuki DR-250 SL/SM/SN/SP/SER/SES (90-95) 43 Suzuki DR-Z250 K1-K4 (01-04) Along the way we've built a few bikes that we think you'll like. Consider your intended use, and whether a bikes riding position is conducive to that. 31 Kawasaki EX-305B1 GP (83) 37 Suzuki GS-500 EV/EW/EX/EY (97-00) To pen the bike, MVs crack team of designers drew inspiration from the race machines of the Italian marques golden era of Grand Prix competition (in which MV claimed a record 17 consecutive world titles). 35 Kawasaki KE-250B1-B3 (77-79) 31 Kawasaki KX-80 C2 (82) 41 Kawasaki KDX-200E5-E6 (93-94) We've been designing and fabricating our own parts since 2012. per adult. 41 Suzuki GSF-600 SX//SY/SK1/SK2/SK3 Bandit (99-03) Theres more than one kind of caf racer out there, and its well worth exploring all the different aesthetic options before pulling the trigger on a purchase. 41 Honda VT-1100C3 Shadow Aero (98-02) 43 Honda CR-250R (85-87) 49 Suzuki RM-250 T/V/W/X (96-99) 41 Kawasaki KX-125 H1 (90) 41 Honda CB-750 Nighthawk (91-03) 38 Suzuki RM-250 N/T/X/Z (79-82) 43 Honda VFR-800/A (02-04) Interceptor/Interceptor ABS 191 reviews. I have an SR500 that's basically been converted into a TT/XT. 36 Kawasaki KX-85 A1-A4 (01-04) The Bestial-E can be purchased as a standalone kit or as a complete turnkey motorcycle. 34 Yamaha DT-360 A (74) 31 Honda CM-185T Twinstar (78-79 To 2111990) (Found this onwww.soflasportbikes.com/forum/), As such no guarantees as to how correct any of the info is. 38 Yamaha FZR-400 A/SAC (90) 35 Kawasaki EX-250E1/E2 Ninja (86-87) 37 Honda VF-750S Sabre (82-83) Origin: Italy. 41 Yamaha XV17 PCP/PCPC (02) Road Star Warrior And its this connection to these establishments that ultimately resulted in the term: caf racer.. 35 Honda CB-650 (81-82) 31 Honda XL-125S (80 From 5005876- 82, 84) 45 Honda GL-1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (99-01) 41 Honda CBR-600F2 (91-94) 43 Kawasaki KX-125B2/C1/C2/D1/E1-E2 (83-87) per group (up to 12) LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. 33 Suzuki GS-450 ET/ST/EX/SX/EZ/ED (80-83) 38 Yamaha XV-1100 W/WC/A/AC/B/BC/D/DC/E/EC Virago (89-93) 35 Suzuki DR-200 G/H/J (86-88) 31 Honda CM-200T Twinstar (80-82) 33 Suzuki GS-425 N/EN (79) In this video I'm continuing the cafe racer conversion by fitting clip on bars to the Ducati Monster along with the CNC switch gear and new grips. Made by a Belgian brand formally known as Bullitt Motorcycles, the Bluroc Motorcycles Spirit 125 is an air-cooled eighth-liter standard with traditional cafe styling. 30 Suzuki TS-125 C/N (78-79) This should help. 41 Honda XR-350R (85) 34 Yamaha YZ-100 C (76) 27 Honda CL90 (67) 43 Kawasaki KLX-250D2-D4 (94-96) 37 Suzuki GS-700 EF/ESF (85) 27 Honda CB-100K2 Super Sport 100 (70-72) 38 Yamaha FZR-600 W/WC/AC/B/BC (89-91) 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100 M/N (90-91) Unsurprisingly, this same phenomenon is no less prevalent in todays motorcycle industry, where retro-themed production models have been, and continue to be introduced at an unprecedented rate. 35 Suzuki GT-550 K (KAYABA)/ L (73-74) Power: 76HP & 33.2FT-LBs At the Virago Cafe we specialize in the cool inverted fork conversions you see on cafe racers everywhere. 33 Honda CB-400T (80 From 2004662 81) . 43 Yamaha VMX-12 E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/EK/EKC (93-98) 41 Honda VTX-1300C (04) Whats people lookup in this blog: 36 Yamaha XT-350 D/DC/E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/K/KC (92-98) 38 Kawasaki VN-700A1 Vulcan (85) 41 Kawasaki ZX-900B1-B4 Ninja (ZX-9R) (94-97) 43 Honda CR-500R (95) 33 Kawasaki KZ-440A2-A4 Ltd (81-83) 43 Honda CR-125R (92-93) 31 Kawasaki KZ-250L1 CSR (82) 37 Yamaha XV-920 RH/RJ Virago (81-82) 43 Honda CR-125R (88-89) #caferacer #cx500caferacer #hondacx500A timelapse video of the complete Honda CX500 Cafe Racer build from start to finish for you to see the extent of the wo. 38 Suzuki LS-650 FG/PG/FH/PH/PJ (86-88) 43 Yamaha TT-250RM/RMC (99-00) 35 Suzuki SP-125 G/H/J (86-88) 31 Honda XL-100S (80 From 5103464) 41 Yamaha FJ-1200 AD/ADC/AE/AEC (92-93) 30 Kawasaki KX-80 A1/A2/C1 (79-81) There are taxes and registration fees, (plus dealership, shipping, and crate fees), the cost of insurance, maintenance, tires, brake pads, and chain lube, to name a few. 41 Suzuki SV-650 SX/SY/SK1/SK2 (99-02) 41 Honda VT-1100C2 (95-99)/ C2-2 (97) Shadow 1100 American Classic Ed. 33 Kawasaki KX-65A1-A5 (00-04) 36 Suzuki PE-250 B/C (77-78) 35 Yamaha XS-400 J/K Maxim (82-83) 37 Honda XL-500R (82) 37 Suzuki GS-550 ED/ESD/ES3/ ESE/ EF/ESF/ESG (83-86) 37 Honda CR-125R Elsinore (80) 37 Suzuki GS-1100 GZ/GLZ (82) I'm going to focus on the performance side of building a cafe racer. 43 Kawasaki KLX-650D1 (96) 37 Suzuki GS-650 MD Katana (83) 37 Suzuki RM-85 K2-K4 (02-04) This is better explained with a drawing. If the full kit is a bit rich for your budget Cognito also offers items that will allow you to fit parts you source yourself. 41 Yamaha XVS-1100 AM/AMC/AN/ANC/AP/APC (00-02) 41 Kawasaki ZX-1100E1-E3 GPz 1100 (95-97) 43 Kawasaki ZX-1200 C1-C3 (02-04) 35 Suzuki SP-250 Z/D/F (82-83, 85) "From the Ordinary, to the EXTRAordinary". 36 Suzuki SP-370 C (78) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1000K1/K2 Ltd (81-82) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750E2-E3 (81-82) Engine: Liquid-Cooled 249.5cc Two-Stroke V-Twin 38 Kawasaki ZX-900A1-A3 Ninja (84-86) 36 Kawasaki KXT-250A1/A2 (84-85) 49 Suzuki DR-Z400 E Y- K4 (00-04). 36 Kawasaki KZ-750B1-B4 (76-79) 34 Suzuki T-250 II 27 Honda XL-80 (80-85) 33 Suzuki GS-450 GAZ/GAD (82-83) For more information, please see our 34 Yamaha XS1/1B/2/TX-650 (71-73) 27 Honda CB-125S (76-82) 34 Suzuki T-500 1/2/3, T-500M (75) Passenger-Readiness: Because theyre roughly-modeled after race bikes, caf racers tend to be one-seat machines that dont allow for taking a passenger along for the ride. Non-Profit Corporation helping Veterans and First Responders with PTS(D) find hope and healing through motorcycle therapy. 46 Kawasaki KX-250L2-L3 (00-01) Fully-faired motorcycles tend to fall in the category of sportbike rather than caf racer, though in the case of the MV Agusta Superveloce 800 S, theres no denying the models caf classification. Its extremely important to select a bike with an appropriate engine size, as learning to ride on an incredibly potent motorcycle is an incredibly bad idea. Such parts in their catalogue include model-specific steering stems, bearings and top clamps in different offsets to suit your wheel selection. 27 Honda CT-110 (80-86) In addition, this meansin theorythere are a lot of front ends you could swap onto this bike. 33 Yamaha BW-200 ES/ET/EU (86-88) 41 Honda PC-800 (89-90, 94-98) 49 Suzuki RM-250 Y (00) 36 Yamaha IT-250 D/E/F (77-79) 27 Honda CL-100S2.S3 Scrambler 100 5HP (72-73) 35 Kawasaki KX-80 G1/G2 (86-87) 34 Yamaha MX-250/A/B (73-75) Power: 52HP & 34.5FT-LBs 36 Kawasaki KX-250 A4 (78) 41 Yamaha YZ-250 WRN (89) Riding Position: While caf racers typically sport the clip-ons and rear-sets that allow for a tight, hunched-forward riders triangle, the truth is that, while this setup looks cool and allows for more spirit riding, it just isnt very practical for commuting or day-to-day riding (assuming you dont spend 90% of your saddle time in the canyons). 31 Kawasaki KZ-250D1/D2 (80-81) Engine: Air-Cooled 125cc Single-Cylinder Engine: Liquid-Cooled 1,200cc Parallel-Twin The latest addition to the Japanese motorcycle companys Neo Sports Caf lineup, the Hawk11 features a sleek design with a half-fairing fitted with a circular LED headlight, an ultra-modern tail section, blacked-out radiator covers, an exhaust heat shield that doubles as a belly-pan, and a set of clip-on handlebars set just above a pair of circular drop-down mirrors. 38 Honda XR-250R (84-85) 32 Kawasaki KE-175B1-B3 (76-78) Power: 110HP & 140FT-LBs Also known as the Pagani 1948, the FB Mondial Sport Classic 300 is a fully-faired cafe racer inspired by 1970s-era Grand Prix race bikes. 38 Suzuki RM-125 N/T/X/Z (79-82) As such, the production of this R nineT variant utilizes the traditional paint-on-chrome method a tribute to the 1969 R 75/5 and features a removable monoposto cafe tail cowl. 39 Honda VT-800C Shadow (88) 38 Kawasaki KX-125 A6-A7 (80-81) 36 Yamaha XV-920 J Virago (82) 47 Suzuki RM-125K1-K4 (01-04) 35 Suzuki GT-550 J/K Indy (72-73) A new opening tank design, a unique front tire hugger (fender), and a low-profile circular LED headlight complete this thoroughly contemporary take on a cafe racer. 37 Honda GL-1000/K Goldwing (75-79) 36 Yamaha XV-750 H Virago (81) 37 Kawasaki ZX-600A1-A3 Ninja (85-87) I'm also open to any and all ideas for a front guard and mounts. 27 Kawasaki KD-80A (75-76) This undoubtedly played a pivotal role in influencing caf culture, with enthusiasts borrowing and adapting race parts for use on their road-going bikes. 27 Honda CL-100K2 Scrambler 100 (72) 33 Suzuki GS-400 B/XB (77) 41 Honda NT-650 Hawk GT (89-91) 43 Yamaha YZF-R6 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC (99-02), YZF-R6 SN/SNC (01) The latest version of the XSR900 benefits from a major redesign that includes a revised headlight, a new knee-dented tank design, and an all-new boxy tail section thats modeled after 1980s GP bikes. Its also worth noting you can always swap out any models handlebars or foot-controls with relative ease. 41 Suzuki VX-800 L/M/N/P (90-93) 41 Suzuki VZ-800 V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Marauder (97-04) 41 Yamaha YZ-125 W (89) 38 Yamaha XV-700 J1/J1C (97) 36 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1-A4 (77-80) We offer many custom features you can't get anywhere else to ensure your projectsuniqueness without having to sacrifice style for comfort. 41 Suzuki VS-1400GLP H/J (87-88) 39 Honda CB-1000C Custom (83) 36 Kawasaki KZ-650F1 (80) Power: 109HP & 85.5FT-LBs 36 Kawasaki KZ-750M1 CSR (82) Power: 73HP & 49FT-LBs 47.5 Kawasaki KX-250L4/M1/M2 (02-04) 37 Honda CB-650SC Nighthawk 650 (82) The 1970s saw even more cafd bikes, including an increase in models from Italy such as Moto Guzzis Le Mans and Laverdas Jota and SFC. 38 Kawasaki ZX-750F1-F4 Ninja (87-90) AllBallz can help there, its what they do. 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