Semi-manubbri is timeless look, the cafe-races are the dream of many motorcyclists. Here's what to do to make one
They are the cover motorcycles, often identical to those that were now parked out of half a century agoAce Cafe of London, and which have started a trend that still remains current. Oh yes, because fashions pass, times change, but the desire to have one Cafe Racer In the garage it always remains very strong. Here are some tips to start from scratch and make their own Cafe Racer tailored.How to make a Cafe Racer:
Let's start with ... bases
Yes, because to make one Cafe Racer It still takes a starting point: the age (of the motorcycle) does not count, rather what makes the difference is to start from a vehicle that lends itself. Needless to think of taking a crossover or an old single -cylinder enduro if you want to get to the result in a simple way and without shelling a heritage, just as it does not help buy a tourist hoping that stripping it lends itself to become a cafe racer.
The best foundations to leave are naturally naked, because they are lent to the purpose: among the old men there are iconic names, such as Yamaha XS, Honda CB (Four but not only), but also Moto Guzzi V35, Suzuki GS or the Serie R Of BMW. If, on the other hand, we focus on something more modern, but in any case with a few years behind them, then the best inspiration can come from models like Moto Guzzi V50 And V7, Suzuki SV 650, Triumph Bonneville, Harley-Davidson Sportster or Ducati Monster Just to give some examples.
In short, there is spoiled for choice!
Where do you start from?
Making a Cafe Racer is certainly not a simple thing, and for this reason it is good to rely on professionals or a specialized workshop to transform your motorcycle in complete safety. The stylistic canons of the genre are clear, and leave no room for too many interpretations. The ingredients are few but fundamental:- semi -dumbbells
- single -seater or shell saddle
- round lighthouse
- Endbar rear view mirrors (the cafe racer of the 60s did not have them, but it is not a good idea)
Fortunately, today the offer of many companies that deal with aftermarket accessories allows you to give up whisk and other more demanding tools to leave room for mouse and laptop.
On ours e-shop in fact it is easy to find universal saddles, semi-manubrum of different sections, headlights that adapt to different motorcycle models and why not, also the right pair of tires that make our special even more exclusive. Also in this case not only enthusiasm and goodwill counts, but it takes a minimum of experience and manual skills, otherwise it is better to bring the bike to the workshop and leave others the "dirty work".
The British, "original" cafe racer
We cannot hide that when it comes to Cafe Racer (but also of scrambler, tracker, brat etc etc) our favorites remain the bikes that come from United Kingdom. Because culture was born there, there i Rockers They invented the iconic style that still fascinates thousands of motorcyclists all over the world and above all because English motorcycles, as style, are second to anyone. Norton, BSA, Triumph And ROYAL ENFIELD They made the history of world customization and absolute references remain. 
It is no coincidence that on our site there are two dedicated sections a Triumph And ROYAL ENFIELD, to customize motorcycles that already have a unique character and an unmistakable look.
Why choose an English?
Who is passionate about the genre will know that when it comes to Café Racer They see all the colors, and above all of all nationality. Japanese, German, Italian, American and British. Choose an iron Made in UK But it is a guarantee of perfect result, because the lines of the superstructures are shaped precisely by thinking about the timeless profile of the roadster of the golden age, the tubular frame It allows you to customize the bike without having to resort to drastic solutions, and even the cycling quotas go perfectly with the special philosophy. Details, which however make the difference.
ROYAL ENFIELD Continental GT 650, the ready -made cafe Racer (and for everyone)
Often what brakes many fans from realizing the dream of a lifetime is the idea of having to face a double expense: the first for the purchase of the bike, and the next for the transformation. Fortunately, today there are models that we could define "Cafe Racer of the factory", but many, such as the Triumph Thruxton, I'm not really at a good price. For those who do not have a capital to spend but do not want to give up to raise the garage shutter every morning admiring its cafe racer there is a solution: ROYAL ENFIELD Continental GT 650.
There twin cylinder Of the new course of the Indo-British brand manages to combine style and substance: 18 ”rays, semi-manubrums, flat saddle (with the possibility of buying the optional single-seater shell) and trumpet exhausts make it a hard and pure racer, which, however, has valid content, starting from the twin cylinder in line with 647 cc capable of delivering 47 hp (and therefore also driveable by those with A2 driving license) e 52 Nm of torque, passing through a cycling that boasts on double cradle tubular frame a 41 mm fork in diameter and a double shock absorber "Piggy Back" at the rear. All starting from 6,500 euros.
