Even though the culture of stripping down a bike and optimizing it for speed and handling rather than comfort was left in the previous century, there is still a bunch of independent workshops which specialize in creation of unique café racers.
These motorcycles display remarkable superbike performance, have stunning looks and will not leave any passerby indifferent. In today’s video we will show you the most remarkable examples within this family of two wheelers and will prove to you that bike customization could be a true art.
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All of the models shown in this #ATmotorcycles episode:
Rough Crafts Indigo Flyer: roughcrafts.com/blogs/news/indigo-flyer-2018
2019 Rough Crafts Indigo Flyer combines the spirit and design of the original SportClassic line with performance and tech of a modern Ducati.
Hookie Falcon BMW R Nine T: hookie.co/portfolio/falcon-bmw-r-nine-t
2019 Hookie Falcon BMW R Nine T was custom-built for one of the Hookie Co clients on the basis of his stock 2014 BMW R NineT with styling inspired by the 1930s Brough Superior SS100.
Icon 1000 Colonel Butterscotch: icon1000.com/the-ride/bikes/colonel-butterscotch
In 2019, the famous apparel and protective equipment brand Icon 1000 created another powerful and brutal motorbike that received café racer design and the name Colonel Butterscotch.
Icon 1000 Three Martini Lunch: icon1000.com/the-ride/bikes/three-martini-lunch
Icon 1000 Three Martini Lunch combines vintage style exterior with modern motorcycle components and tech. The bike is based on the 2014 Triumph Thruxton and is inspired by the unmistakable looks of the 1968 Pontiac Firebird, featuring the car’s “verdoro” green paint color.
DeBolex Engineering Triumph Thruxton R: debolexengineering.com/portfolios/triumph-thruxton-r/
Based on the stock Triumph Thruxton R, 2018 DeBolex Engineering Triumph Thruxton was commissioned by Prince Mateen of Brunei. It received a redesign inspired by early TT racers and was given even better sports characteristics.
The Eau Rouge XJR1300 by Deus Ex Machina: deuscustoms.com/bikes/model/eau-rouge
The Eau Rouge custom bike created by Deus Ex Machina is based on the already discontinued Yamaha model, XJR1300, which has become a naked bike icon within the production run between 1999 and 2016.
Heinrich Maneuver by Deus Ex Machina: deuscustoms.com/bikes/model/the-heinrich-maneuver
Even though BMW Motorrad sells a stock café racer modification of the R Nine T called Racer, the Deus Ex Machina model, Heinrich Maneuver, stands aside in the league of its own.
XSR900 Type 11 Project by Auto Fabrica: autofabrica.com/type-11
Though inspired by the automotive shapes of 50s and 60s, the Type 11 Project has truly futuristic and alien looks, moreover its silhouette underlines the bike’s need for speed and determination to sprint forward. It was put together by the UK custom house Auto Fabrica.
RSD X Indian Scout: rolandsands.com/blog/612/rsd-scout
When Indian Motorcycle Company revived the Scout name for the first time since 1949, Roland Sand Design chose this platform to build their own one-of-a-kind iteration of the model that bring back the looks of the 1920s Scouts. It was named RSD X Indian Scout.
Ducati 860 GT and Superrcharged Ironhead: hazanmotorworks.com/ducati-860gt-turbo / hazanmotorworks.com/supercharged-ironhead
2019 Ducati 860 GT and Superrcharged Ironhead by Hazan Motorworks are among the most eye-pleasing cafe racers in the world. The first one is based on the 1879 Ducati 860 GT, while the second is built around 1965 Harley-Davidson Sportster engine.
The Revival 140: revivalcycles.com/motorcycle-builds/the-revival-140
2017 The Revival 140 is one of the most challenging projects carried out by the Texas-based restoration shop called Revival Cycles. Based on the 2012 Confederate X132 Hellcat, the bike keeps the original frame, suspension and engine, but gets a new transformative design.
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