In the early 60’s, BSA’s race team was developing a large single in the hopes of winning the 500cc world motocross championship. A 441cc engine ended up being the ticket, which helped BSA capture the 500cc championship in ’64 and ’65. The following year, the company released the BSA Victor 441 Special to the public. “The 441 single is a …
Bedlam Werks Rocket – 1976 Honda CB550
Bedlam Werks is a 3-year old custom motorcycle shop based out of Athens, Georgia. The brainchild of Travis Christopher, Bedlam has evolved from making custom parts – usually for cafe racers – into now building custom motorcycles. Here’s a revamped version of their first build, in which they’ve modified a CB550 to create a bike they call Rocket.
Speed Deluxe – 1976 Honda CB350F Custom
Post Listing Update: After being relisted several times (and even being “sold” for $6,000 twice but still relisted afterwards), this custom CB was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Speed Deluxe is a custom motorcycle and hot rod shop based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee that just celebrated their first year in business. Here’s an example of one of …
Pipeburn Feature – 1977 Yamaha RD400 Custom
Here’s an interesting Yamaha RD400 Custom that was customized by Rusty Bolt Garage of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It got plenty of love on the internet, including a feature on Pipeburn – now it can get plenty more love in your garage.
1984 Moto Guzzi Lemans Cafe Racer
This beautiful Moto Guzzi Lemans Cafe Racer is based on a Lemans III and is claimed to be set-up like a race bike.
1966 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
1966 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer
As I mentioned a few months back, the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cafe Racer is in the states (I actually just saw my first one outside of a motorcycle show at the Petersen Cruise-In – a post about that is coming later today), and Enfield fans should be excited. The lightest, fastest, and most powerful Enfield being produced, it’s the …
Royal Flush – 2010 Royal Enfield C5 Bullet Cafe Racer
Post-Listing Udpate: Despite being relisted several times, Royal Flush never got above $3,383 in bidding and did not sell. The Royal Enfield C5 Bullet is a retro styled thumper with post-WWII styling and 27 horsepower. It’s also a great platform for customization, as shown by this ‘as seen on TV’ custom cafe racer build.
1976 BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer
Here’s a BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer in an interesting red/silver paint scheme. It also has a vintage style Ducati SS fairing, custom seat, and clubman bars. It’s had the airbox removed and it has just 26,000 miles. Find this BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer here on Craigslist in Woodstock, Illinois. This bike-uriousity bought to you by Zack B!
2013 Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer
The rebirth of the Norton Commando now comes in 3 different models – the SF, the Sport, and this – the Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer. Note that I’ve previously featured one of the limited production Special Edition models, as well.
1975 Norton Commando 920
Despite saying just yesterday that I try to avoid featuring projects, I’m going to do it again with this interesting Norton Commando “920”. Oops.
2003 Royal Enfield Bullet Continental
When Royal Enfield entered the US market a few years ago, they had an interesting side offering – complete kits to convert your motorcycle into a a cafe racer, scrambler, statesider, etc. They’ve since opened up a separate parts division called nfieldgear (how cute), where you can see some examples. Here’s an example of a Royal Enfield Bullet that got …
1975 Rickman Triumph
Post-Sale Update: This Rickman Triumph sold for an unknown best offer lower than $14,000. As you probably know, Rickman is famous for making incredible frames that you could stuff all kinds of engines into. This is a beautiful example (though try not to pay attention to the toe in the photo!) of a Rickman that was put together by Big …
1964 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.