Super sweet Honda CB750F from Classified Moto’s John Ryland. Blending classic and modern styling cues and characteristics, the 1980 CB750F gets a new YZF R6-sourced front end, including wheel, fork and controls. The rear comes from a Ducati 1098, while the whole swingarm replaces the stock unit, and the Showa monoshock now stands out distinctly in the space beneath the new custom subframe. The exhaust, in typical Classified Moto style, is a four-into-one unit. Continue reading →
Cafe Racers
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May 13
Laverda 3CL / Custom Wolf
German Wolf Custom Streetfighters are specialists no doubt, as you can see from their take on the 1982 Laverda 3CL, which sports an almost classic cafe racer-ish approach without being OTT. Lots of goodies here including a German PSS Rau chassis. More info on Custom Wolf. Continue reading →
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Apr 13
Yamaha XS360 / The Hookie
Yamaha’s XS360 never sold in huge numbers, admittedly outshone by its slighty bigger sibling, the XS400. Interestingly, both bikes featured an almost identical parallel-twin, air-cooled mill with a crank off-set of 180 degrees, as well as the same 6-speed transmission and frame.
This neat XS360 is by German custom shop, The Hookie, who have retained the most characteristic aspects of the bike while adding a little bit of their own flavour. The original handlebars have been ditched in favour of a pair of classic clip-ons, while a custom all-in-one seat/rear cowling comes in place of the stock seat. Other bits include a custom exhaust, cleaned up mid-frame section, knobbly rubber and deleted fenders. Scroll down for more images. Continue reading →
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Mar 13
Photo(s) of the Day / Avinton Motorcycles
Sweet Avinton (you know that it’s sort of a French café racer, don’t you?) shots by Götz Göppert. Scroll down for more images. Continue reading →
20
Mar 13
BMW café racers? You bet!
There have been many books published about BMW motorcycles, but until now none has covered the evolution of the BMW sportsbike to the BMW café racer. A marque not commonly associated with the café racer scene, the growing trend of custom BMW café conversions is illustrated in detail with stunning images of sporting, racing, and ‘caféd’ BMWs. Continue reading →
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Mar 13
Video / Further II
Edwin and Kingdom of Kicks share a similar approach to life, both constantly looking to push the boundaries of their perennial products. Together they tell a story of friendship and respect for the simplicity of their respective crafts, embarking on a journey that takes them from London to Biarritz to take part in the Wheels & Waves event. Riding personally customised bikes with a couple of old tents thrown in, no map, a healthy dose of rain, old skateboards and knackered out surf boards, Nico’s famous catapult, and eyes for mischief and adventure, the marauding members of the ‘FURTHER’ crew celebrate the best of times putting their product to the test. Continue reading →
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Mar 13
CRD#23 / Honda NX 650 Dominator by Crd
The magicians at Café Racer Dreams started off with a Honda Dominator NX 650 for this project, firstly replacing the fuel tank with one from a Bultaco Mercurio 175 GT 1976, painted in blue and cream for a retro feel. Number 23 also receives a lowered frame, rear seat design, lower front suspension and Öhlins suspension bits, along with a K&N air filter, LSL dirt-style handlebars and Coker Diamond tyres front and rear. Sweet, no? Continue reading →
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Mar 13
Video / Further I / London-Biarritz
London to Biarritz and back again – Summer MMXII – Edwin Denim Co & Kingdom of Kicks. Some awesome music by Junior Kimborough too. Continue reading →
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Mar 13
Fab ’77 Yamaha XS750 / Ugly Motorbikes
Built by San Diego-based Ugly Motorbikes – famous for their clean, light, classic café racers – this sweet custom Yammy gets its electronics and battery relocated and hidden under the custom metal seat/tail. The motor has been rebuilt with custom engraved handcrafted velocity stacks and a custom 3-3 baffled exhaust for an aggressive sound. Nigerian calf skin, sporting an aged look, wraps the seat, grips and pegs.
It was recently sold on Seaweed and Gravel for a steal at USD 7,500. Continue reading →
