36 Kawasaki KZ-550A1-A2 (80-81) Special and limited-edition models also tend to have much more limited availability in terms of parts and replacements. As a rule of thumb, new riders shouldnt be starting on anything north of a half-liter (500ccs). 43 Honda XR-600R (85-00) 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. This starts with removing the front forks from the bike. Im looking to fit a gsxr front end or possibly another option if you can recommend. 38 Kawasaki VN-750A2-A20 Vulcan (86-04) 41 Honda VT-750DC (01-03) 36 Kawasaki EN-500A1-A7 Vulcan 500 (90-96) 46 Honda CR-125R (00-04) 43 Kawasaki KX-500E3-E8 (91-96) 36 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1-A4 (77-80) 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. 37 Honda XR-250R (81-82) 43 Kawasaki KX-250H2 (91) 45 Honda CR-250R (91) 33 Kawasaki KZ-400H1 Ltd (79) 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. 39 Honda VF-750F Interceptor (83-84) 31 Honda CB-200T (75-76) 41 Kawasaki ZR-1000A1/A2 (03-04) 37 Yamaha XS-1100 LG/LH Midnight Special (80-81) 40 Yamaha XVZ-12 DN Venture Royale (85) 33 Honda CMX-250C2 (99-00) 36 Kawasaki KX-80 T2-T4 (92-94) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 ATH/ATHC-ATKJ/ATKC (96-98) Royal Star 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) Weight: 328.5LBs 30 Yamaha TTR-125N/LN/P/LPC/R/LR/S/LS/E/LES (01-04), TZ-125 G (80) Sporting an hourglass silhouette when viewed from above, the bike also features a 43mm gold-anodized hlins USD fork slotted in solid aluminum aerospace grade billet yokes, dual rear hlins shocks, 17 36 and 40-spoke aluminum wheels, ABS-backed radial-mount Brembo brakes, anodized billet aluminum clip-ons, a handmade full stainless steel exhaust system, a color-matched seat cowl, and a carbon fiber front fender. SR500 fork swap. The Bestial-E can be purchased as a standalone kit or as a complete turnkey motorcycle. 43 Kawasaki KX-125B2/C1/C2/D1/E1-E2 (83-87) 36 Yamaha XS-750 2D (77) There are however caf models that are pillion compatible, as well as models that have removable tail cowls that hide a passenger seat. 41 Honda VTX-1300C (04) 36 Suzuki SP-370 C (78) 49 Suzuki RM-125 Y (00) 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. 27 Yamaha MX-100 F/G/H/J/K (79-83) 43 Kawasaki KX-500 D1 (88) 4.8 mi Cafe. 41 Suzuki GSX-R600 WN/WP (92-93) A rolling work of art, craftsmanship, and engineering, the Langen Two Stroke is a boutique-built British cafe racer thats constructed around a custom aerospace-grade 7020T6 aluminum frame. 37 Kawasaki EX-500D1-D11 Ninja 500R (94-04) 35 Honda CR-125M Elsinore (77-78) 36 Yamaha XJ-550 H/J/K Maxim (81-83) Power: 76.8HP & 60FT-LBs 27 Suzuki TS-100 C/N (78-79) We are theone stop shop for all the parts and installation labor you need to complete your project. I have an SR500 that's basically been converted into a TT/XT. 35 Suzuki DR-200 SET/SEV/SEW/SEX/SEY/SEK1/SEK2/SK3 (96-03) Whats people lookup in this blog: 38 Kawasaki KL-650A1-A18 KLR650 (87-04) 31 Kawasaki KZ-250D1/D2 (80-81) 36 Yamaha XS-850 G/H (80-81) 32 Suzuki GN-125 Z/D (82-83) 30 Suzuki B-100 P 39 Honda VF-750C V45 Magna (88) 45 Suzuki RM-125 M/N/P/R/S (91-95) Hi, I have a 93 cb400sf. HICONSUMPTION is reader-supported. 45 Suzuki RMX-250N (92) It is worth noting that the Langen Two Stroke is limited to only 100 units worldwide. 34 Yamaha DT-400 B/C/D/E (75-78) Power: 177HP & 92FT-LBs Engine: Liquid-Cooled 249cc Single-Cylinder Power: 22.8HP & 16.6FT-LBs 38 Kawasaki KX-80R2/R3/R4/R5/R6/R7 (92-97) 31 Honda CB-175K3-K7 (69-73) Technical details for the CB550 can be found here. 39 Suzuki VS-800GL R/S/T/V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3-K4 Intruder (94-04) 41 Kawasaki ZN-1300A1-A6 Voyager (83-88) Top-shelf through and through, the Striple 1200 RR features hlins Smart EC 2.0 electronically adjustable semi-active suspension, Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers with optimized cornering ABS, a suite of electronic rider assists, a 5 TFT display, five ride modes, a bidirectional quick-shifter, a full keyless system, and all LED lighting with self-canceling indicators. 33 Suzuki GS-400 C/XC (78) AllBallz can help there, its what they do. New riders should still stick to smaller, less powerful machines either way. Origin: England. It's Damping Rod Fork is harsh, over-diving and begs for the Race Tech Fix wtih Fork Spring and Gold Valve options. 43 Honda CR-125R (94-96) 37 Suzuki GS-550 LD/LF (83, 85) 36 Suzuki DR-400 T (80) Well, just like the pro workshops you can thanks to the crew at Virginias Cognito Moto. 41 Kawasaki ZR-750C1-C3 (91-93) 43 Suzuki GSF-1200 K1-K3 (01-03) 43 Kawasaki ZX-750N1-N2 Ninja (ZX-7RR) (96-97) 38 Kawasaki ZN-1100B1/B2 Ltd (84-85) "From the Ordinary, to the EXTRAordinary". 33 Honda CB-360/T (75-76), CL-360K (74), CJ-360T (76-77) 45 Honda CR-500R (91) 43 Kawasaki KDX-250D1-D4 (91-94) And, on top of Ducatis usual top-notch industrial designs, the Scrambler Cafe Racer also gets a host of standard safety gear including Bosch cornering ABS. As a result, the caf racer market has evolved into a hugely diverse array of bikes, encompassing everything from economical, small-displacement beginner-friendly bikes, to top-shelf, high-performance cafd superbikes not to mention the steadily emerging fully-electric caf racer segment. 43 Yamaha YZF-R6 SR/SS (03-04) 35 Suzuki RM-80 K/L/M/N/P (89-93) The modern caf racer craze that persists today arguably began at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show when Ducati pulled the cover off its revolutionary Sport Classic: a modern L-Twin dressed up in unmistakably vintage aesthetics. At Custom Creations we have been offering complete in house upholstery on every type of vehicle, using any type of materials you desiresince 1996. 39 Honda CB-650SC (83-85) 31 Honda CR-125M/M1 Elsinore (74-75) 41 Yamaha FZR-750RT/RU (87-88) 34 Suzuki TS-400 J/K/L/M/A/B Apache (72-77) 37 Honda VFR-700F Interceptor (86) Constructed around the same steel semi-double cradle frame and engine platform as Hondas Africa Twin adventure bike and NT1100 tourer, the Hawk11 is powered by a 1,082cc 270 parallel-twin that cranks out around 100hp and 76ft-lbs of torque. Hey all, I'm preparing to do a gsxr fork swap on my cb550 but trying to figure out the best route for the wheels. 34 Yamaha YZ-125 C (76) from. 46 Kawasaki KX-125K3-K5 (96-98) 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). Power: 52HP & 34.5FT-LBs 34 Yamaha TX-500/A/ XS-500B (73-75) 32 Yamaha DT-175 F/G/H (79-81) For more information, please see our Today I rebuild an Upside Down Forks from a 2005 Yamaha R6, I change the oil, replace the seals and dust caps.After that I will adapt the entire 2005 Yamaha R6 front end on my Yamaha Virago Caf Racer Build, it will give my bike a meaty look in the front compared to the flimsy stock front end I have now.So far I have been working exclusively on the back of the bike, so it was time for me to tackle the front. 41 Honda VT-1100C Shadow 1100 (85-90, 92-96) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 TFSR/TFMS (03-04) Royal Star Midnight Venture 36 Suzuki RS-250 T/X (80-81) Power: 76HP & 33.2FT-LBs Weight: 425LBs (Wet) Private Sightseeing Tours. 30 Kawasaki KE-100A5-A10 (76-81) 36 Yamaha XT-225 D/DC-S/SC (92-04) 38 Kawasaki KX-125 A6-A7 (80-81) 654 reviews. 41 Honda XR-350R (85) 43 Honda CR-500R (88) We are a couple of guys that love motorcycles. OX Royal. 41 Suzuki RMX-250 K/L (89-90) 27 Honda CB-125S (76-82) 35 Suzuki DR-125 G/H/J (86-88) 39 Honda VT-600CD2 Shadow Deluxe (99-00) 34 Yamaha MX-125 C (76) 36 Yamaha XT-350 L/LC/N/NC/S/SC/T/TC/U/UC/W/WC/A/AC/B/BC (84-91) 31 Honda XL-100S (80 From 5103464) 34 Yamaha YZ-100 C (76) The Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Cafe Racer. 38 Kawasaki KX-420 A1-A2 (80-81) 38 Honda XR-250R (84-85) 43 Suzuki RM-125 H (87) 36 Yamaha XT-500 C/D/E/F/G/H (76-81) 32 Suzuki TS-185 N (79) Scan this QR code to download the app now. 41 Kawasaki VN-1500 D1-D2 Vulcan 1500 Classic (96-97) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500 L1-L5 Vulcan 1500 Nomad Fi (00-04) 33 Honda XL-200R (83-84) In extreme cases you can have a whole new stem made to fit the tree and your stock bearing and races. 43 Honda CBR-600F4 (01-04) 33 Honda CX-500 (78-79), CX-500C (79), CX-500D (79) 30 Kawasaki KLT-110A2 (85) 33 Honda CB-400T (80 From 2004662 81) Offered in three colors options including an homage to the famous Gulf Oil livery the Salt Two-Stroke also features a six-speed transmission with a top-shelf Rekluse Radius CX clutch, high-end brakes, a custom stainless steel expansion chamber exhaust culminating in a carbon fiber TYGA Performance muffler, and a premium suspension setup in the form of a WP XPLOR inverted fork and progressive damping system rear shock. 37 Honda CR-125R Elsinore (80) 4.8 mi Steakhouse. Factory gas tanks were also frequently jettisoned in favor of lighter cells, often longer, lower-profile items with knee-dents for more spirited riding. 35 Suzuki GS-650 EX/EZ(81-82) 41 Honda VT-1100C3 Shadow Aero (98-02) 47.5 Kawasaki KX-250L4/M1/M2 (02-04) Almost always of the small-displacement variety, these bikes are generally rebadged and sold under the banner of small motorcycle marques (which is the reason youll find what are essentially identical models sometimes offered by more than one of these fledgling companies). 41 Yamaha YZ-250 WRW/WRA (89-90) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500J1-J2 Vulcan 1500 Drifter (99-00) 33 Suzuki GS-450 LT/LX/LZ (80-82) 43 Suzuki DR-Z250 K1-K4 (01-04) 34 Yamaha RD-350/A/B (73-75) For the latest iteration of this model, its unmistakably cafd bodywork is now adorned in a silver and multi-tone blue livery that was inspired by Ducatis 125 GP Desmo of the 1950s. 38 Suzuki RM-125 N/T/X/Z (79-82) 33 Honda CJ-360T (76-77) 30 Yamaha DT-175 A/B/C (74-76) 43 Yamaha XV17 AS/ASC/ATS/ATSC (04) Roadstar 41 Honda VF-1000F Interceptor (84) 41 Yamaha XVS-1100 S/SC/AS/ASC/ATS/ATSC (04) Fork legs stripped and repainted or polished ($200) Calipers rebuilt, new rotor and pads ($300-350) Total - Approx $1200 As a builder, my job is to create the absolute best fucking bike I can for the given budget. 41 Kawasaki KX-125 B1 (82) 41 Suzuki GV-1200 GLF/GLF2/GLG Madura (85-86) Riding on spoked wheels, this modern cafe racer also comes outfitted with hydraulic disc brakes, an upside-down fork, and a rear mono-shock setup. 41 Kawasaki KX-250H1 (90) Engine: Air-Cooled 125cc Single-Cylinder 38 Yamaha YZ-125 H/J/K (81-83) Weight: 617.3LBs 43 Yamaha WR-250 ZB/ZD/ZE/ZF/ZG/ZH/ZJ (91-97) 43 Yamaha TTR-250N/NC/P/PC (01-02) Well, I found a bent steering stop on the lower triple clamp but everything else was nice and straight, so I went ahead and rebuilt the forks with fresh new oil, seals and dust caps.For this I used 2 tools that you may not have: a spring compressor and a seal driver.I put links below if you want to check those tools out.Join me in my projects: http://bit.ly/2Wd2L5YLive updates of the build on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristandurandyoutube/Links of parts and tools used in this video:Seals and dust caps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WNE0BRSFork Oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WJVGKWSeal Driver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M4COVISpring Compressor: https://www.amazon.com/MOTORCYCLE-FORK-SPRING-COMPRESSOR-UNIVERSAL/dp/B00P8JQH78Hi I'm Tristan!I live in New York and when I'm not working on my fitness clothing line (https://yoked.net) I DIY with intensity Join me in my projects: http://bit.ly/2Wd2L5YLive updates of my builds on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristandurandyoutube/If you have any questions write them in the comments and I'll make sure to help Thanks for watching! 41 Yamaha YZF-600 RJ/RJC (97) 41 Yamaha XT-600 L/LC/N/NC/S/SC/T/TC/U/UC (84-88) 47.5 Kawasaki KX-125L4/M1/M2 (02-04) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13LTJ/LTK (97-98) Royal Star 38 Yamaha XV-1000 L/LC/N/NC Virago (84-85) 43 Yamaha YZ-490 U/W/A (88-90) 43 Kawasaki KLX-300 A2-A9 (97-04) 39 Honda XL-350R (84-85) 46 Yamaha YZ-426FM/FN/FP (00-02) 31 Honda MT-125K (74-76) Origin: Italy. Despite what have found on the Internet, when I measured mine the numbers came in at 30mm x48mm x12mm, which corresponds with Allballz part number:22-1-12. 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). 36 Suzuki SP-400 T (80) 43 Yamaha YZ-125 S/T (86-87) 37 Kawasaki ZX-750E1/E2 Turbo (84-85) 38 Yamaha XV-700CS/CSC/CT/CTC Virago (86-87) ST. LOUIS Breakfast. 35 Honda XL-500S (80- 81) 33 Yamaha TW-200 T/TC/U/UC/W/WC/A/AC/B/BC/D/DC/E/EC Trailway (87-93) 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. Engine: Air & Oil-Cooled 1,170cc Boxer-Twin 35 Honda CX-500C Custom (81-82) First remove everything from the front end (wheel, brakes, etc) and supported the bike under the engine. By their very nature, caf racers were modified and customized versions of production offerings, typically built in garages and backyard sheds. And, like BMWs R nineT, the XSR was specifically designed to lend itself to easy customization an area thats been furthered by the existence of bolt-on bodywork kits for the twin-cylinder modern retro. 38 Yamaha FZX-700S/SC/T/TC (86-87) 32 Suzuki TS-125 T/X (80-81) Offering a top speed of over 125mph, the R9T 100 Years packs a 1,170cc boxer twin that generates 109hp and 85.5ft-lbs of torque. 36 Yamaha XV-750 H Virago (81) 37 Suzuki GS-850 GD (83) 33 Yamaha XS-400 SG/SH (80-81) 27 Honda CL-100S2.S3 Scrambler 100 5HP (72-73) 37 Honda VF-750S Sabre (82-83) 43 Suzuki GSF-1200 K1-K3 (01-03) I'm in the process of deciding how exactly I'm going to attack a new project of mine. 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. 41 Honda GL-1200 I Interstate (84-87) 43 Suzuki GSF-1200 SV/SAV/SW/SX/SY/SK1-SK4 Bandit (97-04) 41 Yamaha YZ-250 WRN (89) 36 Suzuki DR-250 Z/D/E/F (82-85) 35 Suzuki GS-550 B/C/EC (77-78) 35 Suzuki DR-200 G/H/J (86-88) 38 Suzuki PE-175 Z/D/E (82-84) 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. 38 Suzuki RM-125 D (83) Tipping the scales at just 244lbs (dry), the cafe racer starts life as a modern KTM 300 EXC TPI before the two-stroke dirt bike is treated to a modified frame, handcrafted carbon fiber bodywork, and a five-gallon aluminum tank. 27 Suzuki TM-75 L/M/A (74-76) Weighing in at less than 270lbs, the Langen also features a set of gold-finished spoked tubeless wheels, Radial-mount HEL billet calipers biting Brembo Serie Oro discs, ultra-unique carbon fiber intakes, a circular headlight set in an elongated shell, an under-tail-mounted two-stroke exhaust, and a bespoke suite of partially-exposed carbon fiber bodywork. 36 Yamaha XS-850 LG/LH/SG/SH (80-81) 39 Honda VT-750C Shadow (83) Weight: 434LBs (Dry) 34 Yamaha YZ-360 A/B (74-75) 43 Suzuki DR-350 L/M/N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X (90-99) 47 Honda CR-250R (99-00) 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 Suzuki PE-250 B/C (77-78) 33 Suzuki RM-65K3/K4 (03-04) Emulators basically turn an old dampener rod fork into a modern cartridge fork. With the success of the Thruxton, it didnt take long for other major manufacturers to catch onto what was happening and toss their hats into the proverbial caf ring. Swept-back headers and cone (or reverse-cone) mufflers are another ingredient thats seldom left out of the caf racer recipe. 33 Honda CL-350 Scrambler 350 (72-73) 30 Suzuki RV-125 K/L/M/A/B Tracker (73-77) 38 Kawasaki ZX-600C1-C6 Ninja (88-93) 36 Yamaha XJ-650 G/H Maxim (80-81) 33 Honda CB-350F/F1/G (72-74) Taking influence from Grand Prix racing bikes of the time, caf racers are primarily modified to be more aggressive, performance-focused bikes, and are typically outfitted with numerous moto upgrades. 37 Suzuki GS-850 GN/GT/GX/GZ (79-82) 27 Yamaha YSR-50 T/U/W/A/B/D (87-92) Cookie Notice 34 Yamaha MX-250/A/B (73-75) 43 Kawasaki ZR-1100 A1-A4 (92-95) 33 Yamaha TW-200 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC/R/RC/S/SC (99-04) 36 Kawasaki KX-85 A1-A4 (01-04) 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. 46 Honda CR-125R (99) Fitted with a waspish exposed carbon tail section capped off with an Alcantara seat, this naked superbike is built by hand at E-Racers workshop in Bologna and weighs in at fairly hefty 485lbs. 38 Yamaha FZR-400 U/SUC/W/SWC (88-89) 45 Honda CBR-900RR (93-99) 38 Yamaha XV-700L/LC/N/NC Virago (84-85) 27 Honda MB5 (82) 33 Honda CB-400T (80 To 2004661) 43 Kawasaki KLX-650D1 (96) 41 Suzuki GSX-600 FJ Katana (88) 37 Kawasaki ZX-1100A1 GPz (83) 41 Honda GL-1200L Ltd (85) Not to mention the necked down forks that prevent moving the lower clamp down on . 30 Yamaha TT-125 RM/RMC (00) and our Caf racers can be traced back to post-WW2 England. 43 Kawasaki KDX-200H1-H10 (95-04) Im converting my 1979 xl500 into a street tracker / caf racer and one of my main hold ups is the front end. 43 Yamaha WR-500 ZD/ZE (92-93) 27 Honda XR-100R (85-03) 32 Yamaha SR-250 G/H/J/TH Exciter (80-82) 39 Kawasaki ZR-550B1-B4 (90-93) 37 Suzuki GS-650 MD Katana (83) 38 Yamaha IT-175 J (82) 31 Honda CB-250 Nighthawk (91-04) 30 Suzuki TS-185 C (78) 34 Yamaha XS1/1B/2/ TX-650 (70-73) 33 Honda TLR-200 (86-87) Reflex Local Craigs List has a . 41 Yamaha YZF-750 RF/RFC (94) 46 Kawasaki ZX-900F1-F2 Ninja (ZX-9R) (02-03) 37 Honda VF-750C V45 Magna (82-83) 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. A community for cafe style bike enthusiasts and newcomers! 41 Honda GL-1500I Interstate (91-96) 27 Honda CL90 (67) 35 Honda CB-750F (79-80) 35 Honda XL-250 Motosport 250 (72, 74-76) 27 Honda CB-125S (73-75) 37 Yamaha XS-1100 LG/LH (80-81) 27 Honda S90 36 Yamaha XJ-750RH/RJ/RK Seca (81-83) 35 Yamaha XS-750 D (77) 33 Kawasaki KZ-400A1/A2 Deluxe (77-78) 46 Kawasaki KX-250K3-K5 (96-98) 35 Honda CB-750A 750 Hondamatic (76-78) Engine: Liquid-Cooled 293.20cc Two-Stroke Single-Cylinder 35 Suzuki GS-650 GLX/GLZ/GLD(81-83) 32 Suzuki TS-185 T/X (80-81) 38 Suzuki LS-650 FG/PG/FH/PH/PJ (86-88) 30 Suzuki TS-100 T/X (80-81) 41 Yamaha YZ-250A/WRA (90) 43 Suzuki DR-650 SET/SEV/SEW/SEX/SEY/SEK1/SEK2/SEK3/SEK4 (96-04) Along the way we've built a few bikes that we think you'll like. 36 Kawasaki KZ-550C2-C4 Ltd (81-83) 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. 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100WP/WR (93-94) 37 Suzuki GS-750 SD Katana (83) 43 Kawasaki ZR-1100 A1-A4 (92-95) At the Virago Cafe we specialize in the cool inverted fork conversions you see on cafe racers everywhere. 30 Honda CR-80R (80-81) 46 Yamaha YZ-400FK/FL (98-99) 27 Suzuki RM-80 B (77) 43 Yamaha YZF-R6 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC (99-02), YZF-R6 SN/SNC (01) 34 Suzuki TM-400 J Cyclone (72) 43 Kawasaki KX-125 H2 (91) 41 Suzuki RM-250 K/L (89-90) Price: The truth is some models offer substantially more bang for your buck than others. 37 Honda CR-80R (96-98) 41 Honda CBR-1000F Hurricane (87-91, 93-96) 43 Suzuki RF-900 RR/RS/RZS/RT/RV (94-97) 36 Yamaha IT-400 C/D/E/F (76-79) 33 Kawasaki KZ-440D2-D4 Ltd (81-83) 33 Honda CM-400T (79-81) 35 Honda CB-750K (69) 34 Yamaha DT-250 A/B/C (74-76) 43 Yamaha YZ-125 D1/E1/F1/G1 (92-95) 33 Suzuki GN-250 Z/D (82-83) 35 Yamaha IT-125 H (81) 41 Honda NX-650 (88-89) Our products will help your build get off on the right foot. 33 Honda CB-400T I & T II Hawk (78-79) 41 Honda VTR-1000F Super Hawk (98-04) 36 Yamaha XV-750 MK Virago (83), 38 Honda CR-125R (81-83) When the kit arrives it is simply a matter of removing the old and installing the new to fit the new front end to your bike. 37 Honda CX-500TC (82) 32 Yamaha IT-125 G (80) 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) 41 Suzuki VZ-800 V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Marauder (97-04) All rights reserved. You should be thoroughly considering what features and performance aspects you need, and which you can live without, as this should help you determine a price point. 35 Suzuki GS-750 B/C/EC (77-78) 46 Yamaha YZF-450 FR (03) 41 Yamaha YZF-750 RH/RHC/RJ/RJC/RK/RKC (96-98) Weight: 471.7LBs (Dry) 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. 35 Yamaha TZ-350 /C/D/E (72-78) Then you'll need to sort steering stops and beef up your frame, it wasnt ever intended for the braking force a modern usd fork/brake setup can provide. Weight: 337.3LBs (Dry) 36 Suzuki RS-175 T/X/Z (80-82) 41 Honda XR-250L (91-96) 30 Suzuki DR-100 D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L (83-90) 43 Kawasaki ZX-750H1/H2 Ninja (ZX-7) (89-90) 41 Suzuki RM-250 K/L (89-90) 27 Honda CL-100K2 Scrambler 100 (72) Replace them . 35 Suzuki GS-550 LN/LT (79-80) 37 Honda GL-1000/K Goldwing (75-79) 43 Honda CR-125R (87) 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 T/TC/U/UC (87-88) 35 Yamaha TX-750/A (73-74) 36 Yamaha XV-535 E/EC/F/FC/SF/SFC/G/GC/SG/SGC Virago (93-95) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550F1/F2 Spectre/Ltd (83-84) 35 Yamaha TZ-250 F (79) 36 Yamaha XT-350 D/DC/E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/K/KC (92-98) 43 Honda CR-250R (92-94) 31 Honda CM-185T Twinstar (78-79 To 2111990) 31 Kawasaki KX-125/ A1-A3 (74-77) Style: With the modern caf racer segment having existed for some time now, the sector has grown from exclusively being comprised of retro-themed models, to now including an increasingly diverse array of contemporary takes on the genre, such as Husqvarnas Vitpilen 401 and 701 and FB Mondials HPS 125. Housing the engine is a four-part chassis with a subframe that can be taken off by simply removing a pair of bolts. 33 Honda CB-400A Hondamatic (78) 30 Suzuki TC-90 J 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. 35 Honda GL-500/I (81-82) 35 Suzuki RE-5M, A Running Costs: Once youve purchased a motorcycle, youre still going to have regular expenses associated with keeping the thing up and running. The Continental GT is truly a modern Cafe Racer offering the look and feel of a classic 60's - 70's Brit Bike at the Ace Cafe. 35 Suzuki GS-750 TZ/TD (82-83) 36 Yamaha XV-750 J/K Virago (82-83) 36 Suzuki RS-175 T/X/Z (80-82) 37 Suzuki GS-1000GT/GLT/GX/GLX (80-81) 31 Honda XL-125S (80 From 5005876- 82, 84) 46 Kawasaki ZX-600J1-J3 Ninja (ZX-6R) (00-03) 43 Kawasaki KLX-650A1-A3 (93-95) 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. 37 Kawasaki ZX-1100A2 GPz (84) 41 Kawasaki ZX-900B1-B4 Ninja (ZX-9R) (94-97) 35 Yamaha XZ-550 RJ/RK Vision (82-83) 43 Kawasaki KLX-650D1 (96) 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) The Virago Cafe and Custom Creations can help you build theone of a kind bike project you've been dreaming of. 38 Kawasaki KZ-1100A1-A3 (81-83) 41 Honda VT-1100C2 (95-99)/ C2-2 (97) Shadow 1100 American Classic Ed. 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. 43 Kawasaki KX-250F1 (88) 36 Suzuki PE-250 N/T/X (79-81) 43 Yamaha IT-490 K/L (83-84) 41 Suzuki VL-800 K1-K4 Intruder Volusia (01-04) 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100 G/H/J (86-88) Adorned in a full suite of neo-retro bodywork, the Sport Classic features a sleek dual-pipe exhaust setup, a pair of 17 spoked wheels, a six-speed gearbox, and a low-profile removable cafe tail cowl. 36 Kawasaki H1-B/D/E/F (72-75) 41 Kawasaki ZX-1000B1-B3 Ninja (ZX-10) (88-90) 35 Yamaha RT-180A/B/C (90-93) etc. 36 Kawasaki EL-250B2/B3 (88-89) 45 Suzuki RM-250 M/N/P/R/S (91-95) 39 Yamaha FZ-700 T/TC (87) 4.7 mi Escape Games. Because racing and track-only models werent available to nonprofessionals, most riders only real option (if they wanted a racier bike) was to build one themselves. And its this connection to these establishments that ultimately resulted in the term: caf racer.. 35 Honda CR-250M/M1 Elsinore (73, 75-76) There are even online tools to help calculate these numbers. 47 Suzuki RM-250K4 (04) 33 Honda CB-400A Hondamatic (78) 33 Yamaha XV-250 G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/K/KC/L/LC (95-99) 35 Kawasaki EX-250E1/E2 Ninja (86-87) 31 Honda SL-125 Motosport 125 (72-73) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1100B1/B2 GP (81-82) This basically allows for a best of both worlds situation, with a bike that affords old-school looks and modern performance (and safety, reliability, fuel economy, etc). 37 Honda CB-550SC (83) We utilize the complete front end from super bikes like R1, GSXR, CBR, and Ninjas so that your bike now has the suspension and braking from a bike designed to do nearly 200mph. Japans Ramen Restaurant Takumi Cologne. 43 Yamaha IT-200 L/N/S (84-86) 41 Yamaha YZF-1000 RK (98) 37 Suzuki XN-85 D Turbo (83) $186.96. 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