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Bike Of The Day: 2005 Ducati 749 Custom by Jett Design Garage

The Ducati 749 was in production from 2003 until 2007 when it was succeeded by the Ducati 848. Even today, the 749 remains a sought-after secondhand bike and presents a compelling alternative to...

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Bike Of The Day: 2015 Harley-Davidson 750 Custom “Street Shark”

Liberty Harley-Davidson of Rahway, New Jersey, modified this 2015 Harley-Davidson Street 750 with a shark theme. The customization includes special bodywork, silver paint adorned with shark-themed...

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Bike Of The Day: 1971 BMW R75/5 Custom

Cognito Moto, based in Richmond, Virginia, revamped a 1971 BMW R75/5 into a striking “brat tracker.” The motorcycle showcases a custom red and black fuel tank, powder-coated black frame, and wheels,...

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Bike Of The Day: 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport Custom

The 1994 Ducati 900 Supersport is a custom creation crafted by Tyler Lunceford of North Motorcycle around 2011. It showcases a distinctive design with an orange powder-coated frame, complemented by a...

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Bike Of The Day: 2017 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII

The 2017 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer MKII is a British motorcycle that pays homage to the classic Norton Commando bikes of the ’60s and ’70s. Powered by a 961cc parallel-twin engine, this model...

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Bike Of The Day: 1975 BMW R45 Café Racer

The bike you see here is a fully restored BMW motorcycle from the 1970s, converted into a café racer. It features a black finish with a white double pinstripe on the fuel tank and a custom brown...

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Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R100 Cafe Racer

The Bavarian Cafe of Costa Mesa, California, undertook a cafe racer-style modification of this 1983 BMW R100 around 2013. The transformation involved a comprehensive overhaul, including the upgrade of...

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Bike Of The Day: 1964 Royal Enfield 700 GTC2 ‘Mistral’

The Royal Enfield 700 GTC2 ‘Mistral’ is a custom-built British sports bike, taking inspiration from the classic Southern California ‘desert sleds.’ Its origin dates back to a 1964 Super Meteor 700,...

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Bike Of The Day: 2018 Ducati Scrambler Café Racer

This Ducati Scrambler Café Racer has been customized, featuring a captivating array of enhancements, notably a unique Italian Air Force-inspired design. Underneath its custom exterior, it boasts a...

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Bike Of The Day: 2019 Triumph Bobber Black – Down & Out Custom

Down & Out Motorcycles of Yorkshire, renowned for their bespoke Triumphs, have tastefully customized this Bobber Black. The distinguished builders, having crafted bikes for notable figures like...

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Bike Of The Day: 1970 Norton Custom ‘MKIV-R Commando 900’

This remarkable ‘Mk IV-R Commando 900’ Norton motorcycle is a striking and entirely customized classic sports bike, conceived by Jets Forever Motorcycles as a head-turning ‘Monterey Class’ race bike....

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Bike Of The Day: 2008 KTM 530 EXC ‘Whitford Surf Tracker’

The KTM 530 EXC ‘Whitford Surf Tracker’ is a custom off-road motorcycle transformed by Engineered to Slide into a stylish ‘Flat Track’ version. It features a two-tone metallic gray and white paint...

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Bike Of The Day: 1990 Harley-Davidson ‘Rocket’ Custom

Fernando ‘Ferry’ Clot, a two-time World Champion, crafted this exceptional motorcycle, which secured a second-place finish in its class at the 2014 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building in...

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Bike Of The Day: 1984 BMW R100 – Kevil’s Speed Shop Custom

This BMW R100 has been transformed by Kevil’s Speed Shop, a Torquay-based motorcycle tuning house and cafe racer specialist. The result is a one-of-a-kind custom creation, boasting an exquisite design....

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Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R100 Cafe Racer

This 1983 BMW R100 was transformed into a cafe racer by Untitled Motorcycles in San Francisco, California. Throughout the process, the fuel tank underwent stripping, brushing, clear-coating, and...

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Bike Of The Day: 1978 BMW R100S Custom

This 1978 BMW R100S underwent a scrambler-style customization, showcasing various enhancements. The replacement tank has been skillfully repainted in a striking blue hue, adorned with white tank...

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Bike Of The Day: 1973 Norton Commando 850 Interstate Cafe Racer

This 1973 Norton Commando 850 Interstate was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring a Manx-style fuel tank, a custom bump seat and tailpiece, clip-on handlebars, rearsets, a Dunstall-style exhaust...

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Bike Of The Day: 1962 Ducati Daytona 250 Cafe Racer

This 1962 Ducati 250 Daytona stands out as a unique cafe racer, designed for a custom riding experience. Initially a race bike, it boasts distinctive features such as an SS-style fuel tank and a solo...

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Bike Of The Day: FXRX-Wedge by DOUGZ Custom

The FXRX-Wedge is a custom motorcycle built in 2010 by Dougz Custom Paint & Fabrication in collaboration with S&S Cycle and Rolling Thunder Manufacturing, aimed to create a ‘custom’ motorcycle...

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Bike Of The Day: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000

The Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 is a bold interpretation of a “café racer,” drawing inspiration from the 1973 Ducati 750 Sport and the closely related 750 Imola Desmo. These models embraced the...

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Bike Of The Day: 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster Scrambler

David Zemla transformed this 2006 Harley-Davidson Sportster into a scrambler for Burly Brand, featured prominently in advertisements and event displays. The modifications include a distinctive white...

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Bike Of The Day: 1978 Honda CB750K Cafe Restomod

This 1978 Honda CB750K was modified with an aluminum fuel tank, side panels, front fender, and a cafe-style tailpiece. Noteworthy features include a chrome headlight bucket, aluminum foot pegs, bar-end...

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Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R80ST Scrambler

In 2016, C&J Motorrad of Victoria, Minnesota, transformed this 1983 BMW R80ST into a scrambler masterpiece. The modification involved adjusting the frame near the steering head to accommodate the...

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Bike Of The Day: 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport Cafe Racer

In late 2015, a project transformed this 1975 Honda CB750 Super Sport into a cafe racer. The heart of the bike is a 736cc inline-four sourced from a 1976 CB750F, paired with a five-speed transmission....

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Bike Of The Day: 1975 Yamaha XS650 Café Racer

Vintage Steele of Brattleboro, Vermont, transformed this 1975 Yamaha XS650 into a café-racer. The bodywork, featuring the original four-gallon fuel tank and meticulously handcrafted fenders, underwent...

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Bike Of The Day: 2021 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber

BAAK Motocyclettes has customized this Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, equipping it with a potent 853cc air-cooled longitudinal four-stroke V-twin engine that delivers 65hp at 6,800rpm. The powerplant boasts two...

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Bike Of The Day: 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster XL1200CX ‘JT26 Rascal’

The ‘JT26 Rascal’ is a unique custom build inspired by Warr’s Harley-Davidson’s second consecutive UK and Ireland championship-winning bike, the ‘Rascal Racer,’ in the annual Battle of the Kings...

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Bike Of The Day: 1980 Suzuki GS1000 Custom ‘Restomod’

This stunning Suzuki GS1000 was transformed through a two-year custom ‘restomod’ reconstruction. The frame of this unique GS1000 was developed to accommodate a tailor-made seat, while the swingarm was...

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Bike Of The Day: 2019 BMW R nineT Option 719

The BMW R nineT, part of BMW’s Heritage line, is a classically styled café racer that seamlessly combines vintage and modern design elements. The 2019 R nineT stands out with its gold-finished front...

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Bike Of The Day: Custom 1978 BMW R80/7 by Upcycle Garage

This 1978 BMW R80/7 was modified by Upcycle Motor Garage into a bobber and fitted it with military-spec Firestone tractor tires. The bike showcases a distinctive two-tone green finish on an R80/7...

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Bike Of The Day: WSM Bol d’Or

This custom motorcycle was created by Walt Siegl Motorcycles in Harrisville, New Hampshire using the chassis and mechanical components of an MV Agusta Brutale 800 and is one of ten such examples...

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Bike Of The Day: 2015 BMW R Nine T Cafe Racer

This BMW R Nine T is a customized retro-inspired sportbike turned café racer. It is equipped with a 1,170cc air-cooled flat-twin engine that produces more than 110bhp thanks to enhanced airflow from...

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Bike Of The Day: 1971 Honda CB450 Army Cafe

This 1971 Honda CB450 underwent extensive customization, highlighted by a shortened rear frame, green bodywork adorned with military-style tank graphics, and various component replacements. The...

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Bike Of The Day: 1977 Ducati 900SS Custom

In the 1990s, this 1977 Ducati 900 was modified using a C&J Precision Products frame and Fiber Systems fiberglass bodywork. The pearl white and green metallic finish, adorned with black...

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Bike Of The Day: Triton Cafe Racer

This Triton cafe racer, built over a two-year period and finalized in 2009, showcases a fusion of classic components. Its core features involve the integration of a customized 650cc parallel twin...

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Bike Of The Day: 1966 Norton Atlas 750 Café Racer

The Norton 750cc Atlas, unveiled in 1962, marked the evolution of the capacity/horsepower race initiated in the 1950s among British twin-cylinder motorcycles. Stemming from the Featherbed Models...

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Bike Of The Day: 2021 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 ‘Spitfire’

Introducing the ‘Spitfire,’ a custom masterpiece crafted from the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – 2021, a platform as agile as a dancer, designed for the soul of a cafe racer. This exceptional...

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Bike Of The Day: 1979 Honda CB750F Custom

This custom-built motorcycle is a testament to high-level craftsmanship and attention to detail, showcasing a fusion of classic design and modern performance enhancements. The distinctive hand-built...

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Bike Of The Day: 1972 Honda CB750 K2 Cafe Racer

The cafe racer you see here was built over a four-year period by Wisconsin Honda specialist Jeff Stephens at Godffery’s Garage in Burlington, Wisconsin. It stands as a testament to Stephens’ skill and...

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Bike Of The Day: 1990 Honda GB500TT Cafe Racer

The 1990 GB500 was Honda’s first retro bike and it marked a pivotal shift in both car and motorcycle design, resurrecting the styles abandoned by Japanese manufacturers. Despite the irony, the Tourist...

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