HONDA CX500 CAFE RACER

The Honda CX500 range includes headlights, seats, exhausts, handlebars and electrical components chosen to suit both classic and modern custom styling. Purpose Built Moto focuses on practical motorcycle parts that work well for everyday riding and garage-built café racer projects.

The Honda CX500 is known for its unique transverse V-twin engine and shaft drive, earning a reputation for reliability and practicality. However, in its stock form, it has a bulky appearance and lacks agility, making it less appealing to riders looking for a sharper, sportier ride.

Purpose Built Moto stripped the CX500 down and rebuilt it with a leaner, more performance-focused design. The suspension was rebuilt to improve handling, while a custom café racer seat and clip-on handlebars gave it a sleek profile and sportier riding posture. A 2-into-1 custom exhaust was added to enhance performance and deliver a deeper, more aggressive sound. Modern Flashpoint LED Headlights and Orbit Mini Tail Lights brought the lighting up to spec, keeping the bike clean and functional.

These changes transformed the CX500 into a head-turning, road-ready café racer with a perfect blend of style and function.

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  • Modern LED HEADLIGHT
  • Twin Torpedo Mufflers
  • 3 in 1 Indicators / Tail Lights
  • Lever Pivot Mirrors
  • Ultra Bright Front Indicators

Build Video

Experience the full transformation of this Honda CX500 café racer. From its rough beginnings to its rebirth as a custom classic, follow the entire journey.