Cafe Racer

Reader Ride. Benelli Tornado 650 Cafe Racer. A Somewhat Rare and Exotic Custom.

From Marco Silvestro who writes in:

I’m really happy to give you this picture of my Benelli Tornado 650.The work was long but the result is unique.  More nice Benelli shots here http://www.wix.com/benellitornado/650

Thanks Very Much!

Reader Ride. Well Sorted Triumph Thrux… oops correction… T100 Cafe.

Filip Vukovic Sends in sends in some pics of his nicely sorted Cafe’d T100

He writes:
Hey Mate,
I have been following your lovely blog for a while (keeps me sane at work) and I thought that you guys might like my modest little steed.
It was a 2003 Bonnie T100 and now she’s a little racer!
Mods are nothing to flash but a 904cc big bore and some bits and pieces keeps things interesting.

I will have to send multiple emails as my work email won’t let me send all the photos at once.
Love the site man; it’s a great mix of bikes. Keep up the good work!!
Regards

2nd UPDATE: Suddenly Street Legal! BWM Cafe / Former Racer.

Second Update.  Thanks once again to our very knowledgeable commentators (thanks Tony) I have been informed that this is a creation of Ritmo Sereno (maybe I should try reading the decals on the bikes).  A seriously drool-worthy Japanese base builder of custom European machines.  Here is a direct link to one of the bikes below.   I can’t help you with the translation but the pictures speak for themselves.

Update:  A clarification.  As was pointed out in the comments I think it’s possible that this is the same bike but not really likely.  They are similar enough to make for an interesting blog entry but probably different rides.  Probably the same builder.  That or they knew (of) each other.

Now it’s a racebike….

Add lights and remove the pan and now it’s a Cafe… or is it the other way around.   Stunning bike(s) either way.

Beautifully Sculpted Bodywork on this "Espresso" Honda Cafe..

From the Toronto Mods Vs Rockers… Thanks Jim…

UPDATE: A Very Special Guzzi (ASMG)

Some very nice modern touches.  Somehow they manage not to overpower the rest of the bike.  Found it over on ADV Rider Cafe Racer Thread.

Reader Ride. One Hell Of a Nice KZ400 Cafe Racer.

Jeff from Billet Proof Customs sends in some pics of this trick Build. Lots of great touches.  Do yourself a favor and go check out the rest of his build over on his website.  The attention to detail is outstanding!

Jeff Writes in:

Hey man,
Cool blog, cool pics. I am an automotive artist as well as a custom bike
builder, please feel free to check out my Kawi kz400 Cafe Racer on my
website. www.billetproofcustoms.com


Thanks man,
Jeff

Thanks You Jeff! Really great ride!

ANOTHER UPDATE: Its called CAFE OVERKILL Really Bitchen Honda CB Cafe…

For build pics see this link:CAFE OVERKILL

Update: Some new info is makeing it’s way in about this georgous ride. I recieved an E-mail this morning from Frankenbike (click his link) who wrote:


The bike was built by Mr. Stephens @ Godffreys Garage. I made the clear points cover….he made the rest. Bike is sweeeeeeeet. great job.