Cafe Racer Gallery
1983 Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Rescue
The Honda CX500 was what we call a “rescue build”. It’s always a tough job to take on a half completed build. But in the interest of seeing this guy and his bike happy on the road I couldn’t say no. So here’s a fairy tale ending to what could have been a nightmare that our rider Joseph never woke up from.
SEE MORE1975 Honda CB400F Vintage Cafe Racer
When Paddy asked me to bring his 1975 CB400F back from the dead I jumped in head first with a host of ideas I had that didn’t get used on our previous project. Essentially the same bike with a different tank, and bigger top end.
SEE MOREHonda VFR750 Retro Racer
The Honda VFR750 project was new ground for Purpose Built Moto. Taking a Mid 90’s track day staple, stripping it down and rebuilding it in our vision of a retro throwback racer. Turned into a fast paced, eye catching retro sport. Check out the photo gallery!
SEE MOREDucati GT1000 Sport Classic – Signature Series
This Ducati GT100 Sport Classic really pushed my skills as a bike builder, there is so much on this bike that I haven’t done before and I’m really proud of the end result. Classic motorcycle meets street machine.
SEE MORE1983 Suzuki GS650- All Black Cafe Racer
With a sharp tank swap and a hand built steel tail to suit, this GS650 is a far cry from the subtle Suzuki that rolled out of the factory in 1983. With a dark disposition this cafe racer is something worth looking twice at.
SEE MORE1981 Yamaha XV750 – Manga Inspired Motorcycle
I wanted the XV750 to look like it could be ridden by the bad guy in a Japanese cartoon. Stylistically sharp visuals, with a sense of violence and aggression. Bold, and cartoonish, The XV750 had to offer something outside the norm.
SEE MORE2006 Ducati Cafe Racer Sport Classic
The Ducati Sport Classic range is a divisive set of motorcycles. Love them or hate them, everyone has an opinion. I never really understood them. But during this build process, I’ve grown to love these 1000cc Twins.
SEE MORETriumph Sidecar Cafe Racer
The older a motorcycle gets, the more respect it is due when it comes to restoring or modifying. With this Honda CB350 that was in the forefront of my mind the entire time. While its easy to get lost in LED lights, techy digital controls and new technology, there’s a true art in making something timeless.
SEE MORE2018 Yamaha XSR900
Yamaha XSR900 Café Racer- The Subtle Yamaha custom. Something a little different from the Purpose Built Garage with this Custom Build
SEE MORE1981 Honda CX500
This CX500 is a true reflection of my skill set as of early 2018. Delivering a ride thats as interesting to look at as it is fun to ride. Make sure you check out the fun we had with an operation video idea, as serious as bike building can get, its important to remember to have fun with it too!
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