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. 43 Yamaha YZ-125L/N (84-85) 34 Yamaha YZ-100 C (76) 35 Kawasaki KE-250B1-B3 (77-79) 36 Suzuki PE-400 T/X (80-81) Origin: Germany. The axle, hub, and rotor dimensions would need to match, or be made to match with adapters (spacers etc). What distinguishes the Thruxton however, is its decidedly premium nature, getting hlins shocks, inverted Showa forks, and Brembo stoppers. 43 Honda RVT-1000R (00-04) I'm going to focus on the performance side of building a cafe racer. 36 Yamaha TTR-225 L/LC, N/NC/P/PC/R/RC/S/SC (99, 01-04) 37 Honda XR-250R (81-82) 41 Suzuki GV-1200 GLF/GLF2/GLG Madura (85-86) 33 Honda CR-80R (85-86) 35 Yamaha XS-650 SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ (78-82) 43 Suzuki DR-250 SL/SM/SN/SP/SER/SES (90-95) Below, weve broken down the eight most important areas to consider before buying a cafe racer. Est. 37 Yamaha XS-1100 LG/LH Midnight Special (80-81) This starts with removing the front forks from the bike. 32 Suzuki GN-125 EM/EN/EP/ER/ES/ET/EV (91-97) Get all the latest cafe racer news in your inbox. 36 Yamaha XT-225 D/DC-S/SC (92-04) Backed by a two-year warranty, the Spirit 125 is sold in two color options (black or green), both of which sport gold pin striping. 38 Yamaha XJ-600 SD/SDC/SE/SEC/SF/SFC/SG/SGC Seca II (92-96) Not only is the look 2nd none the performance gains will blow your mind. 30 Suzuki RM-100 A/B (76-77) SR500 fork swap. 34 Yamaha MX-250/A/B (73-75) 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. 38 Kawasaki VN-700A1 Vulcan (85) 39 Honda XL-600R (83-87) 30 Yamaha TT-125 RM/RMC (00) 35 Honda XL-350 (74-78) 46 Kawasaki ZX-900F1-F2 Ninja (ZX-9R) (02-03) 37 Honda CX-650T Turbo (83) 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. 31 Honda CM-200T Twinstar (80-82) I have a 1983 VT500C that's being turned into a caf racer, and the customer wants to do a fork swap. 38 Yamaha IT-175 K (83) Hi, I have a 93 cb400sf. 31 Kawasaki KZ-200A1/A2 (78-79) 43 Suzuki RM-250J (88) 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. 43 Suzuki RF-900 RR/RS/RZS/RT/RV (94-97) 33 Yamaha TW-200 F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/EK/EKC Trailway (94-98) 27 Honda EZ-90 (91-95) 41 Yamaha XVS-650 ATR/ATRC (03) 35 Yamaha YZ-100 G/H (80-81) There are however caf models that are pillion compatible, as well as models that have removable tail cowls that hide a passenger seat. Housing the engine is a four-part chassis with a subframe that can be taken off by simply removing a pair of bolts. 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. 38 Yamaha XV-1000 L/LC/N/NC Virago (84-85) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750F1 Ltd (83) 41 Yamaha YZF-600 RG (94-95) Weight: 264.5LBs (Wet) The bikes hard tail-cowl, can also be removed to open up space for a pillion. 38 Yamaha XV-700CS/CSC/CT/CTC Virago (86-87) Engine: Air-Cooled 125cc Single-Cylinder 45 Honda CR-500R (89-90) 36 Kawasaki Z1/A/B 900 (73-75) 37 Suzuki GS-500 EV/EW/EX/EY (97-00) 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) 43 Kawasaki KLX-650A1-A3 (93-95) 33 Honda CL-350 Scrambler 350 (72-73) 36 Yamaha IT-250 D/E/F (77-79) 35 Honda CR-125M Elsinore (77-78) Engine: Electric Interior PMAC Motor 41 Yamaha YZF-600 RG (94-95) Deluxe (03) Weight: 487LBs (Wet) 36 Suzuki DR-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 35 Honda XL-500S (80- 81) Weight: 396.8LBs 35 Suzuki GS-750 LT/LX (80-81) 39 Honda CB-650SC (83-85) 31 Kawasaki KX-125/ A1-A3 (74-77) 37 Suzuki XN-85 D Turbo (83) 37 Honda VF-500C Magna (84-85) It's important to loosen/break free the top bolt on the fork (labeled with the red A in the above picture) before loosening the upper and lower triple clamp bolts (labeled B above). Power: 103HP & 83FT-LBs Weight: 485LBs 45 Honda CR-125R (90) 37 Honda VT-500C Shadow (83-84) 38 Kawasaki KX-420 A1-A2 (80-81) 36 Kawasaki EX-250F2-F4, F6-F18 Ninja 250R (88-90, 92-04) 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 Honda CBR-600F4 (01-04) We are a couple of guys that love motorcycles. 38 Honda CR-125R (81-83) 35 Honda CR-80R (87-95) 46 Honda CR-125R (97-98) Power: 76.8HP & 60FT-LBs 32 Suzuki DS-185 N (79) 43 Kawasaki KLX-250D2-D4 (94-96) 30 Suzuki TS-125 C/N (78-79) 45 Honda CR-500R (91) For more information, please see our 33 Yamaha XV-250 G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/K/KC/L/LC (95-99) 35 Suzuki GS-450 LD (83) Fork swap questions I've just picked up an Aprilia front end at a reasonable price for my RD400, as the original forks didn't feel great after being rebuilt and everything so I wanted to swap them. 41 Honda XR-350R (83) 30 Yamaha MX-125 A/B (74-75) 27 Honda CL-100K2 Scrambler 100 (72) 30 Suzuki TS-185 R/J/K/L/M/A/B Sierra (71-77) 33 Suzuki GT-380 J/K Sebring (72-73) 33 Suzuki RM-65K3/K4 (03-04) 35 Suzuki TS-250 1 Savage (69) 35 Suzuki RL-250 L/M Exacta (74-75) The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 40 Kawasaki ZX-1000A1/A2 Ninja (86-87) 33 Kawasaki KZ-400H1 Ltd (79) 43 Kawasaki KLX-300 A2-A9 (97-04) 27 Yamaha YZ-80 A/B/C/D/E/F (74-79) 37 Honda CB-550SC (83) 41 Suzuki GSX-R750 M/N (91-92) 31 Honda SL-125 Motosport 125 (72-73) 41 Yamaha FJ-1100 L/LC/N/NC (84-85) 34 Suzuki TM-250 J/K (72-73) 41 Suzuki GSX-600F N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Katana (92-04) 39 Honda VT-600C Shadow VLX(88-04) This is good as what I found on www.t20suzuki.com was 32mm x 48mm, which was near impossible to locate. 36 Yamaha XV-750 J/K Virago (82-83) 32 Yamaha SR-250 G/H/J/TH Exciter (80-82) 38 Yamaha XV-1100 S/SC/T/TC/U/UC Virago (86-88) Private walking tour Cologne with a private Tour Guide for you or your group! 33 Honda CX-500C Custom (80) 46 Kawasaki KX-125L1 (99) Engine: Liquid-Cooled 249cc Single-Cylinder Dripping in classic caf looks, the Continental GT 650 is a reasonably-priced model thats good for everything from urban commuting tolong-distance touring. 32 Suzuki TS-185 N (79) 34 Suzuki TM-400 J Cyclone (72) 43 Kawasaki KX-250F1 (88) 35 Yamaha XS-650 D/E/F/2F (77-79) 27 Suzuki DS-100 C/N/T/X (78-81) 49 Suzuki RM-250 T/V/W/X (96-99) 41 Suzuki GSF-400 M/N/P Bandit (91-93) 41 Suzuki GSF-600 ST/SV/SW Bandit (96-98) ##Extra bonus for Suzuki T20 owners (1966 1968):steering head size. 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. 35 Honda CL77 Scrambler 305 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. 34 Yamaha XS1/1B/2/TX-650 (71-73) 43 Suzuki DR-350 SL/SM/SN/SP/SER/SES/SET/SEV/SEW/SEX (90-99) 30 Yamaha YZ-125 A/B (74-75) 31 Honda XR-200 (80-84) 37 Honda CBR-600F Hurricane (87-90) 43 Kawasaki KX-500E3-E8 (91-96) $186.96. 39 Honda CB-1000C Custom (83) For more information, please see our By their very nature, caf racers were modified and customized versions of production offerings, typically built in garages and backyard sheds. 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) 41 Kawasaki ZR-750F2 (00) 43 Kawasaki ZX-750H1/H2 Ninja (ZX-7) (89-90) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750N1/N2 Spectre (82-83) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550A3-A4 (82-83) 35 Suzuki RM-80 K/L/M/N/P (89-93) 43 Kawasaki KX-250H2 (91) per adult. Power: 52HP & 34.5FT-LBs 43 Yamaha YZF-R6 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC (99-02), YZF-R6 SN/SNC (01) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1000P1-P20 Police (82-01) 35 Suzuki SP-250 Z/D/F (82-83, 85) 35 Suzuki GS-750 TZ/TD (82-83) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 TFL/TFLC-TFS/TFSC (99-04) Royal Star Venture 43 Honda XR-650L (93-04) Weight: 434LBs (Dry) 39 Honda VF-700C Magna (85-87) 38 Kawasaki KL-600A1 KLR (84) 36 Suzuki RS-175 T/X/Z (80-82) 41 Honda RVF-720R (94) Additionally, the Spirit 125 also features a 253-lb dry weight, a USB fork, a combined braking system, an electric starter, a five-speed gearbox, a digital display, an approachable 29.5 seat height, and adjustable double oil spring rear shocks. 38 Yamaha IT-465 J (82) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1000K1/K2 Ltd (81-82) 43 Yamaha WR-250 ZB/ZD/ZE/ZF/ZG/ZH/ZJ (91-97) 34 Suzuki T-500 1/2/3, T-500M (75) 38 Yamaha XJ-600 SH/SHC/SJ/SJC Seca II (96-97) Most importantly at least for the sake of this list the Speed Triple 1200 RR sees the RS-spec bestowed with a neo-retro-style half fairing equipped with a traditional circular headlight. 31 Honda CB-200T (75-76) In short: just remember to calculate the total cost of ownership. 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. 41 Honda CB-400F (89-90) 608 reviews. 27 Honda CL-100S2.S3 Scrambler 100 5HP (72-73) 36 Suzuki SP-370 C (78) 45 Honda GL-1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (99-01) 31 Honda CB-175K3-K7 (69-73) Well, just like the pro workshops you can thanks to the crew at Virginias Cognito Moto. 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. 41 Yamaha FJ-1200 S/SC/T/TC/W/WC/A/AC (87-90) Spurred on by the simultaneous rise of the modern new wave custom motorcycle scene, the immense success of these stripped-back street-racers has given way to turn-key caf racer models now being offered by more than 20 of todays manufacturers. Around this same time, the main social hubs for the UKs youth were local cafs. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Along the way we've built a few bikes that we think you'll like. 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) Weight: 425LBs (Wet) Complicating the matter even more is the fact that production caf models are by no means a new phenomenon, with every decade since the 1950s offering turn-key models that we would today classify as caf racers. 43 Kawasaki ZR-1100 C3-C4 (99-00) 37 Honda CR-80R (96-98) 41 Honda ST-1100 (91-02) etc. Thanks for any help The bike in question. 39 Honda VT-750C Shadow (83) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1000C1-C4 Police (78-81) Power: 47hp / 38.35lbs 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. 37 Honda CR-250R Elsinore (78-80) 41 Yamaha YZ-125 W (89) Cookie Notice This is better explained with a drawing. Upgrading your motorcycles old suspension is one of the best things you can do to transform your riding experience. 10.3k members in the CafeRacer community. from. Engine: Liquid-Cooled 1,160cc Inline-Three 35 Suzuki TS-250 B/C/N (77-79) 41 Suzuki GSX-R750 G/H (86-87) 34 Suzuki TM-400 R Cyclone (71) 36 Yamaha IT-250 G (80) 35 Suzuki GS-550 LN/LT (79-80) 36 Yamaha XS-750 E/F (78-79) 34 Yamaha MX-400 B (75) It is worth noting that the Langen Two Stroke is limited to only 100 units worldwide. 41 Yamaha YZF-750 RH/RHC/RJ/RJC/RK/RKC (96-98) 43 Honda CBR-1100XX (97-03) 36 Yamaha XS-750 2D (77) 33 Honda TLR-200 (86-87) Reflex What started as a hobby, has become a way for us to help other motorcycle enthusiasts, like us, build rad motorcycles. 43 Suzuki DR-650 SET/SEV/SEW/SEX/SEY/SEK1/SEK2/SEK3/SEK4 (96-04) 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 B/BC/D/DC/E/EC (91-93) 41 Honda NT-650 Hawk GT (89-91) 38 Kawasaki ZL-900A1/A2 Eliminator (85-86) 41 Honda CR-250R (81) 30 Suzuki TS-100 K/L/M/A/B Honcho (73-77) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 TFSR/TFMS (03-04) Royal Star Midnight Venture Origin: Italy. 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100 G/H/J (86-88) Then be sure to cruise over to our guide to the best scrambler motorcycles for a curated array of on and off-road-capable two-wheelers with retro-style looks. 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. 41 Suzuki VL-800 K1-K4 Intruder Volusia (01-04) 36 Yamaha TT-500 C/D/E (76-78) 35 Suzuki RM-125 M/A (75-76) 30 Suzuki DR-Z110 K3/K4 (03-04) Cafe Buur. 35 Honda XL-500S (79-80 To 5104835) 36 Suzuki PE-250 N/T/X (79-81) 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). 35 Honda XL-250S (78-80 To 5204066) 39 Honda VT-600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (93-04) 38 Yamaha YZ-465 G (80) 46 Suzuki RM-125 K (89) 38 Kawasaki KX-125 A6-A7 (80-81) and our At the Virago Cafe we specialize in the cool inverted fork conversions you see on cafe racers everywhere. 4.7 mi Japanese. Mated to a six-speed transmission, the Crossfire 125s engine consists of a liquid-cooled and fuel-injected 124cc single that pumps out just under 14hp and allows for a top speed of over 60mph. 35 Suzuki GR-650 D/XD Tempter (83) 36 Yamaha YZ-100 J/K (82-83) First remove everything from the front end (wheel, brakes, etc) and supported the bike under the engine. 38 Kawasaki KZ-1100B1/B2 GP (81-82) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500A6-A13 (92-99) Power: 22.8HP & 16.6FT-LBs 35 Suzuki GT-550 J/K Indy (72-73) 41 Suzuki VX-800 L/M/N/P (90-93) 41 Honda VT-750DC (01-03) 36 Kawasaki KXT-250A1/A2 (84-85) 41 Yamaha FJ-1200 S/SC/T/TC/W/WC/A/AC (87-90) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 AH/AHC AM/AMC (96-00) Royal Star 41 Honda XR-250R (86-89) 27 Honda CT-110 (80-86) 43 Yamaha VMX-12 E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/EK/EKC (93-98) 37 Honda CMX-450C (86-87) Weight: 557lbs (Wet) Post your bikes 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. 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. 35 Yamaha XJ-550 RH/RJ/RK Seca (81-83) 35 Suzuki DR-200 G/H/J (86-88) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550F1/F2 Spectre/Ltd (83-84) 46 Honda XR-650R (00-04) 46 Yamaha WR-250 FR/FS (03-04) 46 Kawasaki KX-250G1 (89) 41 Kawasaki ZX-600F1-F3 Ninja (ZX-6R) (95-97) 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. 36 Yamaha DT-250 F (79) 35 Suzuki GS-750 EX/EZ (81-82) 30 Suzuki DR-Z125 L K3/K4 (03-04) 37 Kawasaki EX-500D1-D11 Ninja 500R (94-04) 32 Suzuki TS-185 T/X (80-81) Origin: England. 47.5 Suzuki RM-Z250 K4 (04) Swept-back headers and cone (or reverse-cone) mufflers are another ingredient thats seldom left out of the caf racer recipe. 41 Honda VTR-1000F Super Hawk (98-04) 36 Yamaha XJ-650 J/K Maxim (82-83) 43 Kawasaki KDX-200H1-H10 (95-04) 27 Honda XR-100R (85-03) 46 Yamaha YZ-250 H1-R (96-03) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750B1-B4 (76-79) 47.5 Kawasaki KX-250L4/M1/M2 (02-04) 49 Suzuki DR-Z400 E Y- K4 (00-04). 36 Yamaha XT-350 L/LC/N/NC/S/SC/T/TC/U/UC/W/WC/A/AC/B/BC (84-91) 46 Kawasaki KX-125K3-K5 (96-98) 43 Honda CR-250R (85-87) 36 Kawasaki EN-500A1-A7 Vulcan 500 (90-96) Origin: England. 38 Suzuki LS-650 FG/PG/FH/PH/PJ (86-88) 33 Yamaha YZ-80 K/L/N/S/T/U/W/A/B/D (83-92) 33 Suzuki GS-400 C/XC (78) 39 Honda CX-650C 650 Custom (83) 34 Suzuki TC-305 Origin: Italy. 36 Yamaha XV-750 MK Virago (83), 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 B/BC/D/DC/E/EC (91-93) 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. TheStrider Custom Bike Programwas developed in partnership with The Flying Piston Benefit, which invites notable motorcycle builders to customize a genuine Strider Bike. 41 Honda GL-1500I Interstate (91-96) 41 Yamaha YZF-750 RF/RFC (94) Drawing ample influence from the famed firms 1960s bikes, the Norton Commando 961 CR is a British-built cafe racer that features modern interpretations of the originals distinctive tank and tail. 43 Suzuki RM-465 X/Z (81-82) 37 Suzuki GS-650 MD Katana (83) 41 Suzuki SV-650 SX/SY/SK1/SK2 (99-02) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550A1-A2 (80-81) 38 Suzuki RM-125 D (83) 43 Kawasaki ZX-1100C1-C4 Ninja (ZX-11) (90-93) The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. 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. 33 Honda CR-80R (84) 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. 35 Yamaha RZ-350 L/N/NC/NCII (84-85) 41 Suzuki GV-1400 (85-89) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750K1/K2 Ltd (83-84) 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. 36 Suzuki DR-370 C (78) 37 Honda FT-500 Ascot (82-83) 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. 27 Honda CB-125S (76-82) Power: 109HP & 85.5FT-LBs 36 Kawasaki KX-250 A4 (78) 38 Yamaha FZX-700S/SC/T/TC (86-87) 37 Honda VFR-750F Interceptor 750 (86) 36 Yamaha XV-535 K/KC/L/LC Virago (98-99) 37 Honda CB-650SC Nighthawk 650 (82) 37 Yamaha XS-1100 LG/LH (80-81) Let's start by picking the right bike up front to avoid . If I do the gsxr fork swap using . 32 Suzuki GN-125 Z/D (82-83) 27 Suzuki TS-75 M/A/B Colt (75-77) 35 Yamaha XT-250 G/H/J/K/KC (80-83) 45 Honda CR-250R (91) 37 Suzuki GS-550 ED/ESD/ES3/ ESE/ EF/ESF/ESG (83-86) 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. Origin: Belgium. 43 Yamaha XV-1600 ATL/ATLC-ATR/ATRC (99-03) Road Star Silverado 36 Yamaha YZ-80 E1/F1/G1/H1/J1/K1/L1/M1/N1 (93-01) 35 Suzuki GS-450 LF/LG/LH/LJ (85-88) 38 Yamaha YZ-250 D/E/F/G (77-80) 46 Yamaha YZ-225 FN/FP (01-02) 43 Yamaha YZ-250 U (88) 30 Suzuki DS-125 N/X/T (79-81) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750E2-E3 (81-82) 30 Yamaha DT-100 A/B/C (74-76) 43 Honda CB-1000 (94-95) 35 Honda VTR-250 Interceptor VTR (88-90) 36 Kawasaki KX-250 A/A1/A2 (74-76) 36 Suzuki PE-250 N/T/X (79-81) 37 Honda CR-125R Elsinore (79) 41 Yamaha YZ-250 WRW/WRA (89-90) ST. LOUIS Breakfast. 34 Yamaha XS1/1B/2/ TX-650 (70-73) Order used parts at your own risk. My most obvious option is to do a fork swap so im just wondering if anyone knows any street oriented front ends to make this easier for me . 41 Suzuki GSX-R600 WN/WP (92-93) 43 Honda CR-125R (84-86) A Brief Look At The History Of The Caf Racer. The framework has also been paired with a 46m USD fork and a pair of 17 spoked wheels. 43 Honda CR-250R (95) 36 Yamaha XV-750 H Virago (81) 41 Yamaha XT-600 L/LC/N/NC/S/SC/T/TC/U/UC (84-88) 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) 43 Suzuki DR-350 L/M/N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X (90-99) 31 Honda SL-100 K (69-70) 41 Honda CR-450R (81) 37 Honda CR-85R (03-04) Power: 115HP & 68.5FT-LBs Power: 80.5HP & 147.5FT-LBs 43 Yamaha IT-490 K/L (83-84) 33 Yamaha BW-350 U (88) 33 Suzuki GS-250 TT/TX (80-81) 43 Kawasaki KDX-250D1-D4 (91-94) This took . 43 Kawasaki KDX-200H1-H10 (95-04) 37 Suzuki GS-750 LN (79) 33 Honda CB-450SC (82-86) 33 Honda CM-450A/E (82-83) 35 Honda CB-750F (79-80) 36 Honda XR-200R (84-02) 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. 46 Yamaha YZ-125 H1/J1/K1/L1/M1/N1/P/R (96-03) 35 Yamaha XS-750 D (77) 36 Yamaha FJ-600 L/LC/N/NC (84-85) This undoubtedly played a pivotal role in influencing caf culture, with enthusiasts borrowing and adapting race parts for use on their road-going bikes. 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. 45 Suzuki GSX-R600 V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3 (97-03) 36 Yamaha FZ-600 S/SC/T/TC/U/UC (86-88) 33 Honda TL-250K Trials 250 (75-76) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 ATL/ATLC (99) Royal Star Tour Classic 41 Suzuki RM-125 L (90) Engine: Air & Oil-Cooled SOHC 648cc Parallel-Twin 32 Suzuki DS-185 T (80) 36 Suzuki SP-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 43 Kawasaki ZX-750N1-N2 Ninja (ZX-7RR) (96-97) Any info appreciated thanks. 35 Suzuki TM-400 K/L/M Cyclone (73-75) At Custom Creations we have been offering complete in house upholstery on every type of vehicle, using any type of materials you desiresince 1996. 38 Yamaha IT-250 H/J (81-82) Consider your intended use, and whether a bikes riding position is conducive to that. Nearby attractions. Elements such as its circular bar-end mirrors and angular side-covers also make it clear that the Crossfire 125 also takes inspiration from the custom motorcycle world. I've just picked up an Aprilia front end at a reasonable price for my RD400, as the original forks didn't feel great after being rebuilt and everything so I wanted to swap them. 43 Kawasaki KDX-200C1-C3 (86-88) Engine Size: Though there are other elements involved, displacement, number of cylinders, and engine configuration essentially determine an engines horsepower and torque. 39 Suzuki GV-700 GLF/GLF2 Madura (85) 27 Suzuki RM-80 C (78) 30 Yamaha YT-175 J/K (82-83) 35 Honda CB-500 500 Four (71-73) Interested in checking out an additional selection of old-school-inspired bikes backed by modern performance and reliability? 2018 by Virago Cafe and Custom Creations Everett,WA 98204. 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. 49 Suzuki RM-125 T/V/W/X (96-99) 43 Yamaha YZ-250 B (91) 38 Yamaha XV-750 D/DC/E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H1/H1C/J1/J1C Virago (92-97) Have you ever wanted to swap out the tired old telescopic forks on your retro ride for a pair of modern upside-down items? 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