Cafe racer type of bikes

[excessive650]

Get a hold of a Yamaha xs400, basically same engine and rims

[noelocol]

Its not about money, anybody can buy the "pricey" parts. Much more fun to build it yourself.

I agree 100%...

I started with this for $1000:


And ended up with this:


For $500 I started with this:


And ended up with this:

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Truxtor's look awesome. I doubt insurance will be cheap though.

[Persian-Rice]

I'm really falling in love with this style of motorcycle. I really wish I had the time to build one.

What are my options on getting a modern day cafe racer but build with the vintage look? I don't like what Guzzi offers and the Triumphs aren't too shabby.

[noelocol]

I'm really falling in love with this style of motorcycle. I really wish I had the time to build one.

What are my options on getting a modern day cafe racer but build with the vintage look? I don't like what Guzzi offers and the Triumphs aren't too shabby.

Well, I've decided once again, (I keep flipping and flopping on the issue...), that I'll let my black cb750f go for the right price..
Its definately cheaper than a Guzzi or a new Triumph in price and insurance...
If you are interested, let me know...

N

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The problem with the non sporty Duke's and Triumph's is that even though they are far less powerful than most SS. They are considered "exotic" here and insurance pretty much *** rapes you anyways because of that. It's like you're paying to ride a more unique bike.

I'm paying more insurance for my Monster than most people pay for 600 SS even at 2/3 the horsepower.

[masalma]

Would you guys consider this a cafe racer?

2006 Benelli TnT Cafe Racer

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I wouldn't really consider a naked as a cafe racer but they seem to appeal to some of the same audience. I would be happy riding the TnT, Speed Triple or a Truxtor but they are different bikes.

[noelocol]

The problem with the non sporty Duke's and Triumph's is that even though they are far less powerful than most SS. They are considered "exotic" here and insurance pretty much *** rapes you anyways because of that. It's like you're paying to ride a more unique bike.

I'm paying more insurance for my Monster than most people pay for 600 SS even at 2/3 the horsepower.

Yep indeed... Im paying $540/yr on my cb750f...what can I say?.. Its is a 30+yr old bike..lots of fun and lots of attention..
Liek I said..Cheap to insure, cheap to build (If you are into that), Parts are cheap, cheap to maintain and cheaper to buy one thats all done... Cheaper than any Duc, Triumph, Norton..etc..etc...

Its a great second bike!!

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By the way, the Honda with the chrome tank looks AMAZING. Good job.

[Dilligaf0220]

Truxtor's look awesome. I doubt insurance will be cheap though.

What the heck is that?

I've always had a soft spot for big bore Kz's that have been cafe'd & sporterized. They just look sick to me with an updated USD front end & clip ons. This one from the Spring Bling looked really tasty to me.







Kwak H1 2-stroke I put up in a different th'd, ton of work into that one and it came out nice.

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I assumed it was just a slightly modded Thruxton (rear fender taken out,etc.)

[noelocol]

By the way, the Honda with the chrome tank looks AMAZING. Good job.

Thanks Man...
I have another cb750f Chrome tank sitting on my shelf that Im selling:
http://dotheton.com/index.php?topic=4601.0

I suppose I could slap that tank on that black cb750f as well...
But then I'll have 2 bikes that kinda look the same!!...

Now mabe I slap that extra chrome tank on my other cb450!!... Now thats an idea!!..

[magnus]

The problem with the non sporty Duke's and Triumph's is that even though they are far less powerful than most SS. They are considered "exotic" here and insurance pretty much *** rapes you anyways because of that. It's like you're paying to ride a more unique bike.

I'm paying more insurance for my Monster than most people pay for 600 SS even at 2/3 the horsepower.

I'm paying $800/yr on an 01 ducati monster 900ie with primmum. While $800 is not exactly super cheap, it's not too bad.

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I'm paying $800/yr on an 01 ducati monster 900ie with primmum. While $800 is not exactly super cheap, it's not too bad.

How long have you been riding? I'm paying close to triple that for an S2R 800.

[noelocol]

What the heck is that?

This bike is owned by Drewski on the DoTheTon board...

[magnus]

How long have you been riding? I'm paying close to triple that for an S2R 800.

although I've been riding for many years, I bought this bike 5 years ago after 10 years of not owning a bike. If even a year goes by without insurance you are considered a 'new rider' again. The first year I paid $1800 and it went down each year till the $800 it's been for the last two year.

[CBRJOHN]

Would you guys consider this a cafe racer?

2006 Benelli TnT Cafe Racer

The Sticker is Nice

[johnp]

If insurance is the main issue then Kawi ZZR600 is NOT on the death list but I think ONLY at Kingsway Insurance. It's officially classed as 'sport touring' but is same as 2002 ZX6R.

[Dilligaf0220]

What the heck is Truxtor?

I assumed it was just a slightly modded Thruxton (rear fender taken out,etc.)

Frame & swingarm look completely different, is it some hop-up bodge job somebody is doing?