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28/02/2021
HomeCafe Racer

Cafe Racer

Cafe Racers

How To Make a Cafe Racer Comfortable – 7 Tips To Improve Your Ride

28/01/2020 Jamie

Want a Cafe Racer but worried about the riding position? Building your own Cafe Racer but afraid you’ll be in no shape to reach those clip-ons by the time it makes it out of the […]

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Why Are Cafe Racers So Popular? – 5 Reasons this 50’s classic is back

06/05/2019 Simon

They’re the must have motorcycle but why are cafe racers so popular? Here’s 5 reasons I believe the motorcycling world is hooked on cafe racers. […]

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Cafe Racers

Which Cafe Racer Is Best For A Beginner?

18/01/2019 Ancient Hippy

Jon from North Wales asked if there is a production Cafe Racer available that’s suitable for a beginner. He’s always loved Cafe Racers and now he has his A2 licence, is keen to own one. […]

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Which Is The Best Cafe Racer For Big Guys?

06/01/2019 Ancient Hippy

Looking for the best Cafe Racer for a tall guy? Get all the spec’s on six cafe racers suitable for riders over 6’2 and why the XJR1300 could be for you […]

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How Much Does It Cost To Build a Cafe Racer?

28/12/2018 Ancient Hippy

So just how much will it cost you to build your own Cafe Racer? Take a look at the options and their costs for building your very own unique Cafe Racer. […]

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Cafe Racer History

22/01/2017 Ancient Hippy

Trends have come and gone but there have been few motorcycle movements as influential and powerful as the cafe racer […]

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R nineT Racer – BMW’s Seventies Retro Motorcycle

14/12/2016 Ancient Hippy

The R NineT Racer is inspired by the road racing cafe racers of the 70’s and is surely one of the best looking Retro motorcycles currently available. […]

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C-Racers Yamaha XJR400 Cafe Racer

20/11/2016 Ancient Hippy

Greek custom house C-Racer have been showing off their latest cafe racer – a Yamaha XJR400 to the good folk at Return of the Cafe Racers. […]

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Triumph Thruxton R – The Modern Cafe Racer

27/10/2016 Ancient Hippy

Old school looks but with all the mod cons! The Thruxton R is the cafe racer you were going to build when you managed to find the time. You know, buy an old bike and […]

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