Cafe Racer Modern Classic
Only a few bikes in this list can claim they have true cafe racer heritage and the norton commando is one of them.
Cafe racer modern classic. Though it admittedly sports a fairly oxymoronic monicker ducati s scrambler cafe racer is one of the finest executions of a modern take on a café racer. The only issue is that the price isn t for the faint hearted. Here you ll find everything from traditional triumph and honda cafe racers to the latest bmws ducatis and yamahas from new wave builders. Apart from that the power output is 110 bhp.
9th place is the best we could offer suzuki s attempt at a modern classic. Housing an 1170 cc twin cylinder boxer engine the beast runs fast at over 124 miles per hour. Now available in the us royal enfield s continental gt 650 twin is a fully modern motorcycle wrapped in cafe racer style that will certainly appeal to those who value old school aesthetics. Even harley davidson is working on such a bike.
These are no modern cafe racers but cool modern bikes with a classic twist. Arguably though what kick started this trend was the rise in café racers previewed by the ducati sport 1000. The 961 commando already has a great classic look so the cafe racer version simply adds clip on handlebars rear set footpegs and unique colour schemes. The design is a sweet blend of classic and modern and anyone who loves cafe racers can fall for this beautiful ride.
Carefully crafted after enfield s continental gt 250 the gt 650 retains a familiar appearance and maintains a similar tucked in riding position along with. For the latest iteration of this model its unmistakably café d bodywork is now adorned in a silver and multi tone blue livery that was inspired by ducati s 125 gp desmo of the 1950s. The development of the retro motorcycle segment has undoubtedly been fueled by the rise of new wave custom bike builders and cafe racer culture. 8 ducati scrambler 2015 stock price.
This is one of the most desirable cafe racers in the world right now. Your complete guide to cafe racer motorcycles from classic bikes to modern day specials. The styling is more akin to an early 2000s ducati monster than a cafe racer and there s no improvement in power or handling over the standard bike. There s a whole host of neo classic motorcycles available today.