I would like to build a cheap cafe racer, I have access to a full panel/spray shop but low starting budget so prob start with an old bike – any suggestions?

i like the Yamaha xs 650 you can still get parts for them
go to www.dotheton.com look at photos of members rides
good place

4 Responses

1. beenderdundat Says:
   February 26th, 2010 at 3:46 am

   Here’s a short list of popular choices…

   Honda CB 750′s
   Yamaha XV750 (or Virago)
   Yamaha XS650

   Check out
   http://caferacersreturn.blogspot.com/2008_12_01_archive.html
   References :

2. Fast R Says:
   February 26th, 2010 at 3:58 am

   i like the Yamaha xs 650 you can still get parts for them
   go to http://www.dotheton.com look at photos of members rides
   good place
   References :

3. Max Cruise Says:
   February 26th, 2010 at 4:27 am

   CB 750 Honda
   XS 650 Yamaha
   CB 350 Honda
   SR 500 Yamaha
   CB 450 Honda
   If you can find one cheap, an RD 350 or RD 400 Yamaha. Both are two cylinder two stroke engines. great sounding engines with a tuned exhaust system.
   Lots of information on the web.
   Good Luck
   References :
   http://www.cb750cafe.com/
   http://www.ohiocaferacers.com/
   http://caferacersreturn.blogspot.com/
   http://www.caferacermotorcycle.com/

4. clasqm Says:
   February 26th, 2010 at 4:43 am

   Historically, café racers were stripped-down britbikes, so the closer you can get to that look the better. A Kawasaki W650 would be a good starting point. If you want to go older, try for a Yamaha XS650.

   Even better, just buy a brand new Triumph Thruxton.
   References :

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