43 Yamaha YZ-125 B (91) 36 Suzuki TS-250 T/X (80-81) 40 Yamaha XVZ-13 DA/DAC/DB/DBC/DD/DDCDE/DEC Venture Royale (90-93) 43 Kawasaki KDX-200C1-C3 (86-88) 31 Honda CM-200T Twinstar (80-82) 39 Honda VT-800C Shadow (88) 38 Kawasaki VN-700A1 Vulcan (85) 37 Kawasaki EX-500D1-D11 Ninja 500R (94-04) 41 Honda PC-800 (89-90, 94-98) 39 Honda XL-600R (83-87) 43 Kawasaki KX-500 D1 (88) 37 Honda VT-500C Shadow (83-84) For more information, please see our 33 Honda CB-450SC (82-86) Cookie Notice 30 Suzuki GT-185 K/L Adventurer (73-74) 36 Suzuki DR-250 Z/D/E/F (82-85) 27 Honda XR-70R (97-03) As a rule of thumb, new riders shouldnt be starting on anything north of a half-liter (500ccs). 41 Kawasaki ZX-1000B1-B3 Ninja (ZX-10) (88-90) 36 Suzuki PE-400 T/X (80-81) 30 Suzuki TC-100 K/L/M/A/B Blazer (73-77) 43 Honda CR-500R (95) 31 Honda CB-125TT (90) 37 Honda CR-80R (99-02) Hi, I have a 93 cb400sf. 36 Kawasaki H1-B/D/E/F (72-75) 37 Honda VF-700C Magna (84) 41 Yamaha YZ-250 WRN (89) 36 Suzuki RS-250 T/X (80-81) 30 Yamaha MX-100 A/B (74-75) 41 Yamaha FZR-1000 T/TC/U/UC (87-88) 31 Honda TL-125K Trials 125 (73-75) 36 Yamaha TY-350 N/S (85-86) 30 Kawasaki KLT-160A1 (85) 37 Yamaha XV-920 RH/RJ Virago (81-82) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13LTJ/LTK (97-98) Royal Star 41 Yamaha YZ-250W/WRW (89) 38 Yamaha FZX-700S/SC/T/TC (86-87) 43 Kawasaki ZR-1100 C3-C4 (99-00) 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. 27 Yamaha YSR-50 T/U/W/A/B/D (87-92) 43 Suzuki GSX-1300 RX/RY/RK1/RK2/RK3/RK4 Hayabusa (99-04) 37 Kawasaki ZX-1100A2 GPz (84) 35 Suzuki RM-80 K/L/M/N/P (89-93) 38 Kawasaki ZL-900A1/A2 Eliminator (85-86) 41 Honda XR-350R (83) 43 Yamaha IT-250 K (83) 41 Suzuki RM-125 L (90) 36 Yamaha IT-250 G (80) 30 Suzuki TC-125 K/L/M/A/B Prospector (73-77) 35 Yamaha XT-250 G/H/J/K/KC (80-83) 36 Yamaha XV-920 K Virago (83) A Brief Look At The History Of The Caf Racer. Aries Motorcycles Fork Diameter Chart for Cafe Racer/Street Fighter Fork Swap Thinking of doing a fork swap on that old machine as part of a cafe racer/street fighter project, but don't know what fits what? 33 Yamaha XV-250 G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/K/KC/L/LC (95-99) Like Royal Enfields Continental GT 650, the Triumph Thruxton is another archetypal caf racer model that possesses all of the hallmarks of the genre. 38 Suzuki RM-125 N/T/X/Z (79-82) 30 Yamaha RD-200A/B/C (74-76) 46 Honda CR-250R (96) OX Royal. Our products will help your build get off on the right foot. But in essence it's the process of putting a spacer (usually between 2-5cm) inside the bottom portion of the fork leg. 31 Honda CM-185T Twinstar (79 From 2111991) 33 Honda CJ-360T (76-77) 30 Suzuki TC-90 J 43 Yamaha YZ-250 H/J/K/L/N/S/T (81-87) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550A3-A4 (82-83) 35 Suzuki GS-450 LD (83) DMOS Delta Shovel Is the Worlds Strongest Full-Size Collapsible Shovel, These Performance Cargo Joggers Are Cut From an Advanced Abrasion-Resistant Swift Fabric, 10 Best Minimalist EDC Essentials [VIDEO], Lancia Debuts Stratos Inspired, All-Electric Pu+Ra HPE Concept Coupe, Mercedes-Maybach Introduces Its First-Ever All-Electric Model With the Ultra-Luxe EQS SUV, This Ultra-Rare 1960 Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight Is For Sale, This LEGO Technic Peugeot 9X8 LMdH Racer Features a Working Electric Motor, Chevrolet Rolls Out Its First-Ever Off-Road-Spec Heavy-Duty Pickup With theSilverado HD ZR2, BMWs 748-hp XM Label Red Crossover SUV Is Its Most Powerful Production Car Ever, Independently published in Los Angeles, CA, 2023 HICONSUMPTION LLC. 33 Honda TL-250K Trials 250 (75-76) 36 Suzuki DR-370 N (79) 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. Origin: India. 327 reviews. 35 Yamaha XS-650 SE/SF/SG/SH/SJ (78-82) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 TFL/TFLC-TFS/TFSC (99-04) Royal Star Venture 38 Yamaha YZ-250 D/E/F/G (77-80) 38 Yamaha YZ-125 H/J/K (81-83) 41 Kawasaki ZX-600E1-E12 Ninja (ZX-6) (93-04) All rights reserved. Power: 52HP & 34.5FT-LBs 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. 34 Suzuki T-350 1 / 2 36 Yamaha TT-500 C/D/E (76-78) 38 Suzuki PE-175 Z/D/E (82-84) This starts with removing the front forks from the bike. 41 Yamaha FJ-1100 L/LC/N/NC (84-85) 35 Yamaha XT-200 J/K/KC (82-83) 37 Yamaha XS-1100 SF (79) 36 Kawasaki KXT-250A1/A2 (84-85) 38 Yamaha XV-700CS/CSC/CT/CTC Virago (86-87) 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. 36 Yamaha XS-850 G/H (80-81) 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. Weight: 434LBs (Dry) 39 Honda VF-750C V45 Magna (88) 30 Yamaha YZ-80 G/H/J (80-82) 33 Honda CR-80R (84) 43 Yamaha XVZ-13 ATM/ATMC (00) Royal Star Classic 36 Suzuki RS-175 T/X/Z (80-82) Cafe Racer Parts Cognito Moto Fork Swap Kits. 41 Yamaha XVS-1100 AM/AMC/AN/ANC/AP/APC (00-02) 51 votes, 12 comments. 35 Honda CL-450 Scrambler (69-72) 43 Yamaha WR-250 ZB/ZD/ZE/ZF/ZG/ZH/ZJ (91-97) 43 Honda CR-500R (88) 35 Honda XL-250S (78-80 To 5204066) 36 Suzuki DR-370 C (78) 35 Suzuki GS-750 TZ/TD (82-83) 41 Kawasaki EN-500C1-C8 Vulcan 500 Ltd (96-03) 37 Suzuki GS-1100 ED/ESD (83) 43 Honda CR-125R (84-86) 40 Kawasaki KZ-1000E1/E2 ST/Shaft (79-80) UPSIDE DOWN FORKS REBUILD for my CAF RACER Build, COMPLETE Front End SWAP Tristan Durand Builds 4.95K subscribers Subscribe 222 11K views 2 years ago Today I rebuild an Upside Down Forks. 35 Suzuki DR-200 SET/SEV/SEW/SEX/SEY/SEK1/SEK2/SK3 (96-03) 32 Suzuki SP-125 Z/D (82-83) 30 Suzuki TS-125 R/J/K/L/M/A/B Duster (71-77) 33 Yamaha XV-250 U/UC/W/WC/A/AC (88-90) 37 Yamaha XJ-1100 J Maxim (82) Engine: Electric 3-PHASE AC IPM Motor 41 Honda VT-1100T Shadow 1100 American Classic Ed. 41 Yamaha XV17 PCP/PCPC (02) Road Star Warrior I'm still relatively new to bikes and how certain things affect the handling so I'd appreciate any input in guiding me on the best route. Weight: 487LBs (Wet) Fork Swap Triple Tree Kit Motoscope Pro - Competition Series from $878.99 USD Bolt-on laced wheel for GSX-R Fork 1996-2021 (Complete) from $902.29 USD Cognito Moto Pointed Frame Loop with LED from $340.00 USD CB750 69-82 Rear Hub Disc Brake Conversion from $777.00 USD Triple Clamp with MotoGadget Motoscope Mini from $548.99 USD 46 Kawasaki KX-250L2-L3 (00-01) 41 Honda NX-650 (88-89) 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. 40 Yamaha XVZ-13 T/TC/U/UC Venture (87-88), 36 Suzuki PE-400 T/X (80-81) 38 Kawasaki KX-420 A1-A2 (80-81) 35 Suzuki DR-125 G/H/J (86-88) Weight: 438LBs (Wet) Origin: Australia | Austria. 46 Honda CR-125R (97-98) A community for cafe style bike enthusiasts and newcomers! 46 Kawasaki KX-250L1 (99) It's had the forks of a DR grafted on, and had numerous other dirt things done to it. 33 Kawasaki KX-80E2/E3 (84-85) 35 Kawasaki KX-80 G1/G2 (86-87) 33 Yamaha XS-400 SG/SH (80-81) 43 Honda CBR-600F4 (01-04) 43 Suzuki GSX-R750 J/K/L (88-90) 38 Yamaha YZ-465 G (80) 30 Yamaha YZ-125 A/B (74-75) 46 Kawasaki KX-250G1 (89) 35 Suzuki RM-100 N/T/X (79-81) HICONSUMPTION is reader-supported. 41 Suzuki RMX-250 K/L (89-90) 37 Suzuki GS-750 ED/ESD (83) 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. 41 Yamaha YZ-250A/WRA (90) 43 Yamaha FZR-1000 W/WC/A/AC (89-90) 45 Honda GL-1500CF Valkyrie Interstate (99-01) 4.8 mi Cafe. Power: 22.8HP & 16.6FT-LBs 46 Suzuki RM-125 K (89) 31 Kawasaki KX-80 C2 (82) 27 Honda S90 37 Honda CR-80R (96-98) Power: 47hp / 38.35lbs 36 Yamaha IT-250 D/E/F (77-79) 36 Kawasaki Z1/A/B 900 (73-75) 38 Yamaha FZR-400 U/SUC/W/SWC (88-89) Power: 80.5HP & 147.5FT-LBs 41 Honda CBR-1000F Hurricane (87-91, 93-96) 30 Kawasaki KE-100A5-A10 (76-81) 46 Honda CR-125R (99) Privacy Policy. 35 Kawasaki KE-175D1-D4 (80-83) 41 Honda CB-400F (89-90) 41 Honda XR-250L (91-96) 30 Kawasaki KE-100B1-B20 (82-01) Engine: Air & Oil-Cooled 961cc 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 CR-125R (81-83) 34 Suzuki TS-400 J/K/L/M/A/B Apache (72-77) Unlikely to be a straight swap. 35 Suzuki TS-250 1 Savage (69) 27 Yamaha YZ-80 A/B/C/D/E/F (74-79) 33 Honda CMX-250C2 (99-00) Tourer (98-00) 36 Kawasaki KX-100B5-B7 (95-97), 41 Honda VT-750CDA/B/C/D Shadow American Classic Ed. 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. 41 Suzuki GSX-600F N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Katana (92-04) 37 Suzuki RM-85 K2-K4 (02-04) 35 Yamaha SR-500 E/F/G/H (78-81) 43 Kawasaki KX-125 H2 (91) 46 Kawasaki ZX-600J1-J3 Ninja (ZX-6R) (00-03) Running Costs: Once youve purchased a motorcycle, youre still going to have regular expenses associated with keeping the thing up and running. 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. 27 Honda XR-80 (83-84) Origin: England. We've been designing and fabricating our own parts since 2012. 35 Honda GL-500/I (81-82) 41 Honda NT-650 Hawk GT (89-91) ST. LOUIS Breakfast. 33 Suzuki GS-450 ET/ST/EX/SX/EZ/ED (80-83) Special and limited-edition models also tend to have much more limited availability in terms of parts and replacements. Power: 177HP & 92FT-LBs By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 46 Honda CR-500R (96-01) 27 Suzuki TS-100 C/N (78-79) Engine: Air & Oil-Cooled SOHC 648cc Parallel-Twin 35 Yamaha XJ-550 RH/RJ/RK Seca (81-83) 43 Honda CR-500R (85-87) 35 Kawasaki KE-250B1-B3 (77-79) 37 Honda GL-1000/K Goldwing (75-79) and our 31 Honda SL-100 K (69-70) Other highlights on the bike include Honda selectable torque control, an inverted Showa fork complete with Nissin radial-mount dual front calipers, a circular LCD display, and four ride modes (Sport, Rain, Custom, and Standard). 27 Suzuki RM-80 C (78) 43 Suzuki DR-Z250 K1-K4 (01-04) 32 Yamaha MX-175 F/G/H (79-81) 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? 27 Yamaha RT-100 A/D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L/M (90, 92-00) 27 Honda XL-100S (81-85) 41 Suzuki GSF-600 ST/SV/SW Bandit (96-98) Such parts in their catalogue include model-specific steering stems, bearings and top clamps in different offsets to suit your wheel selection. 34 Yamaha DT1E/1MX (71) 36 Suzuki DR-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 43 Suzuki RM-125 E/F/G (84-86) 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. Running Gear: A motorcycles frame and engine are plenty important, though there are other aspects that determine a bikes performance (and thus overall quality), and one of the biggest ones is running gear (or hardware, or componentry). 36 Suzuki RM-125 B/C (77-78) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500 E1-E7 Vulcan 1500 Classic (98-04) 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. 46 Honda XR-650R (00-04) 41 Suzuki VZ-800 V/W/X/Y/K1/K2/K3/K4 Marauder (97-04) 41 Honda ST-1100 (91-02) There are however caf models that are pillion compatible, as well as models that have removable tail cowls that hide a passenger seat. As usual, all the good "toys" are made in America but there is a U.K. re-seller called PQD. Engine: Liquid-Cooled 293.20cc Two-Stroke Single-Cylinder 30 Kawasaki KLT-110A2 (85) 43 Honda CR-125R (88-89) 38 Kawasaki KX-125 A6-A7 (80-81) 33 Kawasaki KZ-440A1 Ltd (80) 30 Suzuki DS-125 N/X/T (79-81) 36 Suzuki SP-370 C (78) 40 Yamaha XVZ-12 DN Venture Royale (85) 33 Suzuki GT-380 J/K Sebring (72-73) and our 37 Yamaha XJ-650 LK Seca Turbo (83) 36 Kawasaki EN-450A1-A6 454 Ltd (85-90) 35 Honda CR-80R (87-95) 36 Suzuki DR-370 N (79) 36 Yamaha XJ-650 RJ Seca (82) 36 Kawasaki KZ-550F1/F2 Spectre/Ltd (83-84) 35 Honda NX-125 (88-90) At Custom Creations we have been offering complete in house upholstery on every type of vehicle, using any type of materials you desiresince 1996. 43 Yamaha YZ-125 U (88) 46 Yamaha YZ-426FM/FN/FP (00-02) 31 Honda CM-250C Custom (82-83) 49 Suzuki RM-250 T/V/W/X (96-99) 36 Kawasaki KZ-750K1/K2 Ltd (83-84) 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 Honda CR-250R Elsinore (78-80) 41 Kawasaki VN-1500J1-J2 Vulcan 1500 Drifter (99-00) 38 Yamaha IT-465 H (81) 35 Suzuki TS-250 B/C/N (77-79) Based on the Hinckley firms Speed Triple 1200 RS naked superbike, the Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR is a super high-performance and wildly-modern take on a cafe racer thats kicked along by an incredibly potent 177-hp 1.2-liter inline-three engine. 41 Suzuki VL-800 K1-K4 Intruder Volusia (01-04) 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) 43 Honda CR-250R (95) And its this connection to these establishments that ultimately resulted in the term: caf racer.. 37 Honda XR-250R (81-82) 41 Yamaha TDM-850 D/DC/E/EC (92-93) 43 Kawasaki KLX-250D2-D4 (94-96) 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. 38 Kawasaki ZX-600C1-C6 Ninja (88-93) 34 Yamaha MX-250/A/B (73-75) 43 Honda CR-125R (94-96) 35 Suzuki DR-125 SER/SES/SET (94-96) 38 Yamaha XJ-700 XN/XNC/XS/XSC Maxim (85-86) 36 Yamaha YZ-80 E1/F1/G1/H1/J1/K1/L1/M1/N1 (93-01) The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 31 Honda CR-125M/M1 Elsinore (74-75) 35 Honda CL72 Scrambler 250 41 Kawasaki KX-500 E2 (90) A common upgrade is converting from standard telescopic forks to an inverted/ upside down (USD) front end. Post your bikes 46 Kawasaki KX-125K3-K5 (96-98) 37 Honda VFR-700F Interceptor (86) 27 Honda XL-70K (74-76), XL-75 (77-79), XR-75 (72- 74-78) 43 Suzuki DR-350 L/M/N/P/R/S/T/V/W/X (90-99) 43 Yamaha VMX-12 E/EC/F/FC/G/GC/H/HC/J/JC/EK/EKC (93-98) 41 Yamaha WR-200 RD (92) 37 Suzuki VS-700 GLFG/GLEFG/ GLFH/GLEFH Intruder (85-87) 41 Honda VF-1000F Interceptor (84) 43 Yamaha VMX-12 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC/R/RC/S/SC (99-04) The Factors To Consider When Shopping For A Cafe Racer. 36 Kawasaki KX-250 A4 (78) 45 Suzuki RM-125 M/N/P/R/S (91-95) 30 Suzuki TS-125 C/N (78-79) 33 Kawasaki KZ-440D2-D4 Ltd (81-83) 39 Honda VT-600CD Shadow VLX Deluxe (93-04) 38 Kawasaki KL-650A1-A18 KLR650 (87-04) 38 Kawasaki KZ-1100B1/B2 GP (81-82) 36 Yamaha XV-500K Virago (83) 43 Yamaha YZ-250 U (88) In addition, this meansin theorythere are a lot of front ends you could swap onto this bike. 36 Suzuki SP-400 T (80) 30 Suzuki DR-Z125 L K3/K4 (03-04) 34 Yamaha YZ-360 A/B (74-75) 43 Kawasaki KDX-200H1-H10 (95-04) Based on the Zero SR or SR/F, the E-Racer Bestial-E is a cafe racer kit made by a boutique Italian firm that features a custom suite of bodywork crafted from 3D-printed nylon, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. 36 Yamaha TZ-250 G/H/J (80-82) 35 Honda CB-450 (70-74) 34 Yamaha YZ-100 C (76) 32 Yamaha YZ-100 D/E/F (77-79) 31 Honda TR-200 Fatcat (86-87) 39 Honda VT-700C Shadow (84-87) 33 Suzuki RM-80 G/H/J (86-88) 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. 34 Suzuki TM-250 J/K (72-73) 49 Suzuki RM-125 Y (00) 35 Suzuki GS-450 LF/LG/LH/LJ (85-88) 43 Kawasaki KDX-250D1-D4 (91-94) 37 Suzuki XN-85 D Turbo (83) 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. In the late 50s and 60s, AJS had their 7R Boy Racers while Norton famously produced its Manx model. Its also worth noting you can always swap out any models handlebars or foot-controls with relative ease. First remove everything from the front end (wheel, brakes, etc) and supported the bike under the engine. 38 Suzuki RM-400N/T (79-80) 35 Yamaha RZ-350 L/N/NC/NCII (84-85) 39 Honda VF-700C Magna (85-87) You have been warned! (Found this on www.soflasportbikes.com/forum/) As such no guarantees as to how correct any of the info is. 30 Honda CR-80R (80-81) 36 Yamaha XT-250 L/LC (84) 36 Yamaha XV-535 T/TC/U Virago (87-88) This undoubtedly played a pivotal role in influencing caf culture, with enthusiasts borrowing and adapting race parts for use on their road-going bikes. 41 Kawasaki ZG-1000A14-A19 (99-04) 43 Suzuki DR-250 L/M/N/P (90-93) Cafe Buur. 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). This is better explained with a drawing. Power: 76.8HP & 60FT-LBs 45 Suzuki RM-250 M/N/P/R/S (91-95) 36 Yamaha SRX-600 S/SC (86) Looking at these numbers my logic ran like this. 43 Suzuki DR-250 SL/SM/SN/SP/SER/SES (90-95) 36 Yamaha DT-250 F (79) Order used parts at your own risk. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. 41 Kawasaki KX-125 B1 (82) 46 Yamaha YZ-125 H1/J1/K1/L1/M1/N1/P/R (96-03) 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. 35 Suzuki GT-550 K (KAYABA)/ L (73-74) 36 Yamaha TT-250 G/H/J (80-82) 41 Honda CR-450R (81) 43 Yamaha XV-1600 ATL/ATLC-ATR/ATRC (99-03) Road Star Silverado 36 Suzuki SP-500 X/Z/D (81-83) 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. 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 Kawasaki KX-500E3-E8 (91-96) 41 Yamaha FJ-1100 L/LC/N/NC (84-85) "From the Ordinary, to the EXTRAordinary". At the Virago Cafe we specialize in the cool inverted fork conversions you see on cafe racers everywhere. 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. 38 Yamaha XV-700 J1/J1C (97) 41 Suzuki GSX-600 FJ Katana (88) 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. 30 Suzuki DR-100 D/E/F/G/H/J/K/L (83-90) 46 Kawasaki ZX-900F1-F2 Ninja (ZX-9R) (02-03) 35 Honda CB-750A 750 Hondamatic (76-78) 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100WP/WR (93-94) 36 Kawasaki KLX-250A1/A2 (79-80) We publish regular features on custom motorcycle builds, riding gear reviews, how to guides and event coverage from around the globe. 41 Suzuki GSX-R600 WN/WP (92-93) 27 Honda ST-90 (73-75) 34 Yamaha TY-250 A/C/D (74, 76-77) 43 Suzuki RM-465 X/Z (81-82) 35 Yamaha IT-125 H (81) 43 Kawasaki KLX-650D1 (96) 43 Yamaha YZF-R6 L/LC/M/MC/N/NC/P/PC (99-02), YZF-R6 SN/SNC (01) Interested in checking out an additional selection of old-school-inspired bikes backed by modern performance and reliability? 41 Suzuki GV-1400 (85-89) Power: 147HP & 65FT-LBs from. 43 Honda CR-500R (95) 43 Kawasaki KX-125B2/C1/C2/D1/E1-E2 (83-87) Shortening forks is super easy once you've seen some youtube content. #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. 37 Suzuki GS-1150 ES3/ESE/EF/ESF/EF2/EG/ESG (83-86) 39 Honda VT-750C Shadow (83) 32 Suzuki TS-125 T/X (80-81) If I do the gsxr fork swap using . 41 Suzuki GS-1100 GKZ/GK2/ GKD/GKE (82-84) 37 Honda VF-750C V45 Magna (82-83) 38 Suzuki LS-650 PS/PT/PV/PW/PX/PY/PK1/PK2/PK3 Savage (95-03) 43 Honda XR-500R (83-84) 33 Honda CB-400A Hondamatic (78) 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 Yamaha XVS-650 N/NCP/PC/R/RC (01-03) 37 Honda VF-500C Magna (84-85) for one it has a 23'' front tire and two it is drum brake. 43 Suzuki GSF-1200 SV/SAV/SW/SX/SY/SK1-SK4 Bandit (97-04) Origin: Japan. 41 Suzuki GSX-R1100 M/N (90-91) 41 Suzuki RM-125 L (90) 47 Suzuki RM-125K1-K4 (01-04) 45 Honda CR-500R (91) 32 Suzuki TS-185 T/X (80-81) 30 Suzuki TS-185 R/J/K/L/M/A/B Sierra (71-77) 33 Suzuki GS-450 LT/LX/LZ (80-82) 41 Kawasaki VN-800 A1-A10 Vulcan (95-04) 34 Yamaha RD-350/A/B (73-75) 43 Suzuki DR-Z250 K1-K4 (01-04) 34 Suzuki TC-305 43 Kawasaki KX-125 F1 (88) 39 Honda VT-600C Shadow VLX(88-04) 35 Honda XL-250 Motosport 250 (72, 74-76) 32 Suzuki TS-185 N (79) 47 Honda CR-250R (01-03) 38 Kawasaki KX-80R2/R3/R4/R5/R6/R7 (92-97) 31 Honda CB-200T (75-76) 33 Honda CB-400T I & T II Hawk (78-79) 37 Honda GL-1000/K Goldwing (75-79) 41 Honda GL-1200 Goldwing (84) Weight: 485LBs $186.96. (Opposite for upside down forks) so that the fork leg sits further down the barrel. 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. 31 Honda XR-200 (80-84) 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. 27 Yamaha MX-100 F/G/H/J/K (79-83) This is also why cafe racers bare such a striking resemblance to the competition machines of half-a-century-ago, as well as why these race-derived bikes traditionally sport a headlight. 38 Kawasaki KZ-1100A1-A3 (81-83) 35 Honda XL-500S (79-80 To 5104835) 35 Suzuki GS-550 B/C/EC (77-78) Power: 115HP & 68.5FT-LBs Japans Ramen Restaurant Takumi Cologne. 34 Suzuki TM-400 J Cyclone (72) 43 Suzuki RM-125 J (88) 46 Yamaha WR-450FR/FS (03-04) We offer many custom features you can't get anywhere else to ensure your projectsuniqueness without having to sacrifice style for comfort. 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