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Bike Of The Day: 1978 Honda CB550K Cafe Racer

This 1978 Honda CB550K was modified into a cafe racer and is finished in red with silver stripes. It sports a custom rear cowl and solo seat, a four-into-one stainless steel exhaust, modified rear...

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Bike Of The Day: 1985 BMW R80 Custom

This 1985 BMW R80 underwent modifications, including refinishing the fuel tank and frame in black, fitting a shortened rear subframe and stainless-steel fenders, installing custom-fabricated...

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Bike Of The Day: 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 Cafe Racer

This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T3 underwent a cafe racer transformation, involving various modifications. The process included powder-coating the frame, altering the fuel tank, and giving the bodywork a red...

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Bike Of The Day: 1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR Cafe Racer

The XLCR stands out as the ultimate factory café racer, epitomizing the essence of badness and blackness. The name, derived from XL (Sportster) CR (café racer), marked Willie G Davidson’s inaugural...

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Bike Of The Day: 1968 Nor-BSA Café Racer

Derived from a design by Rex McCandless and initially employed by Norton on their single-cylinder racers in 1950, the iconic ‘Featherbed’ frame quickly became a favorite among custom builders....

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Bike Of The Day: 1984 Honda V30 Magna Custom

This 1984 Honda V30 Magna started out as VF500C cruiser and modified with work including the installation of the front-end assembly and 17″ wheels from a Honda CBR600F2, a custom subframe, a solo...

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Bike Of The Day: 2015 Triumph Bonneville T100 Custom

Built for professional surfer Chippa Wilson, the Beach Sled was designed to be a versatile motorcycle for both adventurous pursuits and long, easy cruises. Inspired by Steve McQueen, the “King of...

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Bike Of The Day: 1971 Honda CB750 by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design

Built by Preachers Hot Rod Cycle Design in 2012, this 1971 Honda CB750 appeared on four episodes of the television program Café Racer. The bike’s orange finish with custom graphics complements its...

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Bike Of The Day: 2000 Ducati Monster M750 Café Racer

Redmax Speedshop transformed a 2000 Ducati Monster M750 into a bespoke café racer named ‘Zesty Zena.’ The bike, showcased at the 2019 Bike Shed show, boasts a striking Lemon Sorbet Yellow Pearlescent...

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Bike Of The Day: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Cafe Racer

The SportClassic series consisted of five vintage-themed models designed by Pierre Terblanche, with the Sport 1000 being styled after the 1973 750 Sport. This 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000...

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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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