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Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

In 2015, Maria Arellano and Jona Gimenez created Petrology, a brand out of Alicante, Spain, that celebrates “the culture of petrol, power, and good design.” The pair has long admired classic machines, especially those of the European brands, whose models broke mold after mold in the 1970s and 1980s, quickly rising to legendary, even iconic status. Over the years, their hobby transformed into a lifestyle, and they decided to create their own brand and workshop:

“Petrology was made for those of us who let our passion do the driving. We search, collect and restore rare and vintage cars and motos for everyone who has a love for motors, no matter the budget. And we celebrate this culture of petrol, power, and good design with our brand. Because vintage cars and motos are not just cool, they define our past and pave the way for our future.”

Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

The duo has always felt a strong connection to motocross/enduro, and eventually decided to create a series of Urban Motocross/Enduro bikes that could bring this all-road performance and style to the streets. Each build is custom-tailored to the client’s needs in terms of their city of residence, climate, etc., and takes two months to build.

Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

The build you see here is built from one of the new stalwarts of the custom world, the Honda NX650 Dominator — an old workhorse of urban commuters and courier services, which is experiencing a revival in the hands of custom builders worldwide. Below, we get the full story on this NX650 “Urban Cross.”

Honda NX650 Urban Scrambler: In the Builder’s Words

Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

All of our lives, there has been a unique way of synergy between motocross/enduro bikes and our lifestyle. Therefore we decided that there was needed an urban motorcycle that could feed the need of always enjoying a powerful yet wonderful ride. From this idea, the Urban Motocross/Enduro bikes at Petrology started their creation. We are offering the clients the possibility of creating something unique for them, something personalized and something to remember the rest of their lives. Everything starts with designs. The client chooses from a series of different designs that have been analyzed to their needs, thinking of city where they live, climate etc… Once the process is finished, we begin the building that lasts two months per bike. All bikes are shipped worldwide.

Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

Completely rebuilt to the last bolt, this machine has been reborn. It comes with artisan exhaust collectors made by SG Motos and a 644cc engine packed with 44 horsepower. This beast is ready to pass through city corners or enjoy some outdoor adventures. Packed with Continental TKC 80 tires and a Tomaselli handlebar.



Front and rear lights are with LED efficient bulbs for clearer and better lighting. Front spoiler is handmade with fiber cutter and rear spoiler is an ABS adapted.



Honda NX650 Street Scrambler

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Moto films of the week

Yesterday was International Female Ride Day, so we thought it would be fitting to start by showcasing some inspirational females who have all made an impact on the motorcycle industry in their own. First up we have the legendary Jolene Van Vugt, who is the first woman to backflip a full-sized dirt bike. She is also the holder of many Guinness World Records, and was a regular on the hugely successful Nitro Circus. She is now a stunt woman and Indian Motorcycles sponsored rider, who has definitely helped pave the way for the next generation of female riders.

Next we have a short video BMW created on Elspeth Beard, who was the first English women to ride a motorcycle around the world. A massive achievement, especially back in the 80s on a BMW R60/6 before satellite navigation, internet and smart phones. It was also a time when independent women weren’t treated with the same respect as men in certain countries. In her book, she told one story about riding for hours in the hot Australian outback when she came across a pub in the middle of nowhere. She couldn’t believe her eyes. She walks in to the water hole and everyone stops and watches her. She approaches the bar and asked for a beer, but unbelievably was refused service. Elspeth walked out the pub and ended up just drinking water from a tap outside, then hit the road.

Lastly, he is not a female, but is another inspiring English adventurer. At 23 years old, Henry Crew has just become the youngest person to circle the world on a motorcycle. He finished his journey at the Bike Shed in London and they sat him down to ask him a few questions. This video is quite long, but he did just spend the last 13 months riding around the world – so he has a few good stories. Definitely worth grabbing a cuppa and watching the whole vid. It’s also worth subscribing to the Bikeshed channel, they are consistently posting great moto content. Henry pretty much funded the whole trip by himself (except for a generous donation by Mark Hawwa), but is still raising funds for the Movember Foundation, you can support this legend here.
 
Happy #internationalfemalerideday with @thg_moto on her Triumph Thruxton getting ready to rip at the @aetherapparel rally this weekend. Ride safe everyone! . . #aetherapparel #aethermoto #aetherrally #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #triumph #thruxton #joshuatree #california #womenwhoride
 
HELL FOR LEATHER – Ducati 749 ‘Arriera’



Every country has some national symbols that they are proud of. America has the bald eagle, Australia has the kangaroo, England has the Queen and Argentina has the gaucho. What is a gaucho, I hear you ask? The gauchos were fearless and skillful horsemen who used to handmake tools for carve out wood and metal. These men were legends and are a significant part of the folklore in Argentina, where bike builder and sunglasses entrepreneur Sebastian Achaval is from. “I am from that part of the world and wanted to make something that would capture the spirit and be unique in that way,” he says. This 2003 Ducati 749, named “Arriera”, with all its handcrafted wood, leather and metal, is not only a tribute to Argentina’s past but also to its future.



When Sebastian first bought the bike he was already impressed with the performance. “It was a beast to ride already, so I didn’t have to do much to get the bike I wanted in that sense, but still wanted to re-style to a naked bike and change the seating position to a more relaxed and upright one. Then one thing led to another and all of the sudden the bike was pulled apart and I was in the middle of a major conversion.”

Sebastian’s plan was to keep the tail section looking nice and clean. Firstly, he handmade the subframe and made the seat a single-seater. “I had to redesign and reroute the exhaust pipes down and to the right side of the bike instead of under the seat. I didn’t have the right tools but was able to make the curves and welding as neat as possible. Considering that I did that job without a motorcycle lift, I am very proud of myself that I survived that part of the build, it was tough!”



As for the stopping power, the original Ducati had decent brakes when it was first released in 2003. But as they are now almost 16 years old, he decided to upgrade the older units with modern Brembo brakes and brake lines. He also swapped the original front end with Showa forks.

Sebastian chose the Ducati 1098 triple tree that gave him enough meat to make the right holes to place the Ducati streetfighter clamps on; it also allowed him to use Rizoma straight bars with custom-made aluminum spacers to get the heights just right.



The handlebar switches are custom units, because Sebastian couldn’t find the perfect ones with the right buttons he wanted. “I was running out of time to mess with the M-unit. Plus, again, I wanted to make it simpler.”

When it came to the electrics, Ducati’s ECU is notorious for causing all sorts of troubles if you’re installing new lights, but he was lucky enough to be working next to an experienced Ducati mechanic: Mark from Brooklyn Moto. “With Mark’s help, we figured out a way to skip the dash, then I was able to design and create an independent flasher system, lights, switches – and I was able to wire the new Motogadget Speedo, with all the dummy lights hooked and working independently, to each system”.



As for the exhaust, Sebastian choose the Supertrapp purely on the basis of the deep note they produce. “It was also the classic muffler back in my hometown of Argentina where every single XR had one on.” He didn’t like the look of the exhaust shield on the end of the Supertrapp muffler, so ended up repurposing it as a nice detail around the headlight. “I like to play with parts and use them where they don’t necessary belong.”



To truly build the bike as an honor to the Argentinian gaucho, it needed to have some wooden and leather details. With a basic high school knowledge of woodworking, Sebastian went about handcrafting wood for the seat sections, speedo, and fairing – sometimes taking around 100 attempts to get it perfect.

We love a good story behind a bike build, and we think Sebastian has nailed his own brief of building a tribute to his motherland and the gaucho craftsman.

Built by @sebachaval for @oneyedeer | Photography @bryant.carmona
 
What makes a café racer in this day and age? @apache.customs built this electric Energica racer inspired by the past, built for the future. What are your thoughts? . Photo by @unaforesta_. . . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #apache #apachecustoms #energica #energicamotorcycles #electricmotorcycle
 
The bike doesn't do much form; but I love the idda of displaying a bike in a home. I have met a couple of riders who display their classics in their houses.
 
Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

The Yamaha XSR700 was designed with the help of none other than Shinya Kimura of Chabott Engineering, one of the world’s most esteemed custom builders. Yamaha wished to build from the classic aesthetics of the beloved XS650, leveraging the technology from the MT-07. The result is a 74-hp “sport heritage” machine, combining retro lines and modern tech.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

Just as with the original XS650, however, riders and builders are customizing the XSR to their individual riding habits, needs, and style. One such builder is Daniel Schuh, who left the fast-paced city life of Hamburg to open Espiat is his hometown of Mecklenburg, Germany. Here, he does design for a variety of clients and builds some pretty rad bikes, such as this XJR1300 we recently featured.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

Now Daniel is back with this XSR700 “cafe tracker” — a completely reversible conversion that gives the modern machine an old-school flat track style, retaining the bike’s superb driving experience while harking back to the brand’s pedigree on the dirt tracks of America, where “King Kenny” Roberts cut his teeth and Yamaha twins can still be seen every weekend.

Below, we get the full story on this machine!

Yamaha XSR700 Tracker: In the Builder’s Words

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

Based on the XSR700, I designed a dynamic cafe tracker that not only looks great, but also delivers solid driving pleasure. The design is not only classic in old-school Flat Track style, but also timeless in this colour combination. The XSR700 series already offers plenty of power in the basement.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

The very good chassis also makes the bike very handy. The modern in-line two-cylinder engine with 689 ccm displacement works with a special crossplane crankshaft, which contributes its part to the character-strong power development and impressive acceleration.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

In combination with the compact, lightweight conversion, the XSR700 offers pure driving pleasure. A “simple” bike to get back the fun of riding. The XSR conversion is for people who like light, agile motorcycles. People who want to get from motocross or supermoto on the public roads and prefer a bike that combines cool old-school looks, perfect handling, and riding fun. The Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Tracker conversion is completely reversible.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

I find the rear fender quite beautiful in its form, but the huge rear light and the rear light shot disturbed me — I found the fender a bit too long. So I made a shorter version. Due to the rear conversion, the XSR700 looks much sportier and more agile, but retains its original character. The rear fender fits easily to the original shots.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

Rear conversion without taillight / brake light

The new LED technology makes it possible to implement very minimalist rear conversions by using combined turn signals. This eliminates the need for an additional rear/stop light and the look is beautifully reduced.

Yamaha XSR700 Cafe Racer

Highlights of the XSR700 conversion:

  • MT-03 Headlight
  • Number plates
  • Mini LED indicator with rear and brake light
  • Mini rear view mirror
  • Custom air scoops
  • Custom fenders front and rear
  • MX Handlebar seat modification
  • Lightweight carbon parts



Photos by Patrick Remfert

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@kimchi_dreams21 with her 1964 Honda CB160 ❤️❤️ Thanks for sharing! . Photo by @justdriveix. . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #womenwhoride #honda #cb160 #vintage #womensmotoexhibit
 
This photo from Oregon by @j.scud has is giving us an itch to hit the open road. Who’s with us?? . Found via @instaroads. . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #instaroads #oregon #travel #adventure #inspiration
 
FAMILY AFFAIR – ‘Zeus’ Drag Bike



Photography by Tadashi Kono

Growing up as a kid, Kevin Busch always looked up to his Grandfather. You see, his Grandfather was a mechanic, fabricator and engine builder who had a passion for going fast. He used to build drag bikes in the 1950s and his JAP drag bike was one of his favourite builds, built and raced by him and few of his friends until 1960. “After 1960 the bike was taken apart as they had all moved onto racing dragsters” says Kevin. “Some of the bike was parted and was forgotten about and left in the back of the shop gathering dust for many years.”



So when his Grandfather passed away five years ago, Kevin decided it was time to finally resurrect the old drag bike. After going through his Grandfathers garage, he discovered the original rusty frame, two wheels, and the original BSA front forks that were in parts.



After doing some research using some priceless vintage photographs of the bike, Kevin was able to work out the engine that it was originally running. “The original engine was a 1953 500cc JAP (John Alfred Prestwich) type 6 engine mounted into a mid-1950’s BSA frame that they cut and stretched and made into a hardtail along with a cut down BSA front end to get the bike low to the ground.”



Unfortunately, the original engine with the large alloy barrel were very rare, so had a hefty price tag when he discovered one for sale. He was lucky to discover a 500cc type 4B from the UK which looked and performed very similar to the original engine. “I bought it a few years back off an old timer who had it sitting around and had ran it in a speedway bike back in the day.”



Kevin works in the structural steel industry, so is handy with metal work. He built the small racing gas tank, exhaust, foot pegs, shifter linkage & brackets, chain and primary guards, seat & chest pad. He also managed to run the original BSA SC 4 speed transmission and clutch.



The original BSA front end was in parts when he first started the build. “The front end had been cut down to get the front much lower to the ground. They also drilled the holes into the fork tubes just deep enough that they wouldn’t drill through into the tubes, this was done to shave weight off the bike.”



The beautiful all brass carburetor is a late 1940’s Amal carb that was sourced from a friend in California. “I completely rebuilt it and polished the brass body and brass float until it shined.” Kevin knows the carb probably isn’t large enough for a proper drag bike – but it sure does look purdy.



When it came to the rubber, Kevin went for vintage looks over performance, the front tire is an Avon and the rear is Dunlop slick from the late 1950’s. “It will not be raced or ridden fast with these tires currently, because they definitely are not safe to be going fast with.”



From what Kevin knows, the original bike didn’t have a name. But most drag bikes back in the glory days of racing had a nickname that represented the bikes personality. “So I gave it the name “ZEUS” after the Greek God of lighting.”



In the end, it took Kevin the best part of 4 years to finish ‘Zeus’, and we think his late Grandfather would have been extremely proud of Kevin resurrecting his bike 60 years later. You can see why it picked up the Pipeburn award at The One Moto show earlier this year.
 
A BMW R80 ‘Spyder’ built by @arjanvandenboom to match the Porsche 718 Spyder for @gpantwerp. Lookin’ good! . Photo by @paul_vanml. . . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #bmw #porsche #spyder #r80 #718
 
The proper modem classic, a Triumph Thruxton with a Rickman fairing shot by @saudade1979 Thanks for sharing! . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #triumph #thruxton #bonneville #rickman
 
Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

The Kawasaki KZ750/Z750, introduced in 1976, was a 55-hp vertical twin designed for riders who preferred the dependability, character, and easy maintenance of a big twin — a machine that recalled the 750 twins of British marques like Norton, BSA, and Triumph. The big Kawasaki 750 twin packed some modern tech for the era, including a pair of chain-driven counterbalances to curb vibration and double overhead cams. Says Motorcycle Classics:

“Thanks to its simple but robust construction, the KZ750 earned a reputation for rock solid dependability, owners piling on the miles with little more than routine maintenance.”

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

Enter Denmark’s Andreas Hyldgaard Olesen, who shares a shed with five other guys in Aarhus — a workshop they call Östrig Motorcycles. For Andreas, it’s a space he loves, especially since he lives in a two-room apartment in the middle of the city. After cutting his teeth with a trip of Honda CB builds, including a CB550 that serves as his daily driver, Andreas picked up this lesser-known 1988 Kawasaki Z750 twin and decided to build a scrambler influenced by the look of vintage dirt bikes, especially the Penton.

Since Denmark is strict with frame modifications, Andreas decided to eschew a new rear loop in favor of the original tail, fitting a short seat and chrome rear fender to the long square unit — which worked out beautifully. Overall, this 750 twin makes a rugged urban scrambler and gravel machine. Below, we get more details on the build, along with some lovely photos from Gisli Dua (@gislidua).

Kawasaki KZ750 Twin Scrambler: Builder Interview

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

• Please tell us a bit about yourself, your history with motorcycles, and your workshop.

I am 32 years old and live in Aarhus, Denmark. My history with motorized vehicles started when my dad bought me my first Honda Express moped when I was around 12 years old. I bought my first motorcycle six years ago, which was a Honda CB350 Four. It was my first café racer project. Later on, I purchased a CB550 Four and modified that too. The CB550 I still own today and is my daily driver. I really love that bike.

I share a workshop — or a shed, you might call it — in the middle of Aarhus with five other guys. We call it Östrig Motorcycles. I’m not really sure why, but we had to call it something. I really love that place and spend a lot of time there. Especially when you live in the city in a two room apartment.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

• What’s the make, model, and year of the bike?

Kawasaki Z750B, 1977.

• Why was this bike built?

Just for pure pleasure and fun and because I love wrenching on old bikes. The bike will come up for sale in a couple of weeks since I need the room for a new project.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

• What was the design concept and what influenced the build?

I really wanted the look of a vintage dirt bike. Of course, the big Z750 is not the ideal candidate, but I think I managed okay. The design is influenced by old Penton dirt bikes (google them). In Denmark, we have quite strict rules if you want to modify your frame. So, like the Penton, I decided to keep the original rear frame exposed without installing a new rear loop. I bought a new rear fender and fitted it to the original rear fender brackets and made a new seat setup to catch that vintage dirt bike feeling and still having a street legal bike for the Danish roads.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

• What custom work was done to the bike?

The bike was stripped down, frame was de-tabbed and powder-coated. Wheels were powder-coated and fitted with Continental TKC80 tires. New rear fender fitted to the original brackets with a simple LED rear light.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

Original Kawasaki front fender raised to the bottom of the triple tree together with a new 4.75-inch yellow headlight in a stainless steel bracket.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

New homemade leather seat, new scrambler style handlebar, simple speedometer, double action throttle body, new front brake master, DNA pod filters and re-jetted the carbs to match the air flow. Compact Moto GP style muffler and heat wrapped the headers. Raised the rear end 2.5 inches with new shocks for a bit of gravel riding.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

New simplified wiring harness.

• How would you classify this bike?


Scrambler.

• Was there anything done during this build that you are particularly proud of?

I would say the rear end of the bike. I was really worried that the long square frame on the Z750 would be a show stopper for what I had in mind, but I really like the result with the chrome rear fender, short seat, and big knobby rear tire.

Kawasaki Z750 Scrambler

Who is the photographer?

Photographer Gisli Dua’s Instagram: @gislidua

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The Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2019



Not only is Paulo Rosas the head honcho at the aesthetically pleasing moto gear brand Pagnol, but he is also a talented photographer that is always shooting away at every motorcycle show. Paulo is also a good friend of Pipeburn, so we hit him up for some photos of the Quail Gathering and were impressed when we saw the shots – he even wrote a few words to go with them. Enjoy…

This year, I was hired as the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (QMG) official photographer for the 2nd time in a row. This all started three years ago when Pagnol was a vendor there and I took some shots of the event for a Pagnol story that they loved and then one thing lead to another and here we are again.



This event is by far the “fancier” moto show in the USA, but it still has the relaxed atmosphere we all love about the motorcycle scene. It started on Friday with the “Quail Ride”, which is a 1.5 hour ride that begins at the Quail Lodge and ended at the iconic Laguna Seca Raceway – this was the opposite way from past years rides.



I had the option of riding a motorcycle, but to properly photograph the ride you have to stop ahead of all the riders to take some shots, then ride and pass them for another spot. So from last years experience I knew that being in the support vehicle would be a much better option – I get to shoot as we move with a few stops as well.



The ride went towards Carmel Valley, which is a much smaller version of the actual Carmel town and is such a beautiful valley. After it, there is almost nothing but great windy roads, a river and green vegetation all around you (This time of year :), then as you come around to the inland side of the mountains, we had the first stop at a winery and just hang out for a bit.



From there, we headed over to Laguna Seca, which this year’s ride was on the track in the middle of a cars race weekend! All our riders got to ride the track and I was in one of the pace cars – which gave me a chance to study some lines for the next track day there.



The next day is showtime! The highlight for me was a neo board tracker build by car designer Niki Smart – just mind-blowing. One of the coolest things about this moto show, is the variety of ‘sections’ with different themes for each year; from the Italian, British, Customs, Racing and Vintage military. This year’s celebration of the Honda CB750, Brought Superior’s 100th anniversary and off-road classics as the featured classes.



Most years at the Quail Gathering the weather is overcast, but this time the sun was shining, just like the 355 bikes that were on display. Here’s a small selection of them…








Big thanks to Paulo from Pagnol | Instagram | Read more stories from Paulo here.
 
@kilted_moto_co debuted his first build recently at @thegrowlermotoshow. Photo by @pow_wow_moto. . “Lots can be said about the build but ultimately it’s a Buell XB9 engine with a custom frame and home made girder suspension. The girders are made of water cut aluminum which I routered the edges to match the rest of the bike. The frame is pre bent mandrel pipe which needed a lot of hacking and welding. The wheels, brakes and swingarm is from a number of Ducati bikes. The fuel tank is made of aluminum and slung under the bike for a low center of gravity - hope I don’t hit any speed bumps!” . . #croig #caferacersofinstagram #caferacer #buell #xb9 #vtwin
 
Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

A $1250 (!) brat / cafe racer from North Carolina…

While we love to drool over high-dollar bike builds as much as anyone, we’ve always been drawn to bikes built within a reasonable budget, and even more importantly, built to be ridden hard and enjoyed. More of that old-school hot rod ethic, you know?

So when Bob Ranew of Garner, NC — founder of Redeemed Cycles and Classified Moto’s first-ever paying customer (see his “CB836” here) — reached out with this budget-build CB650, we told him he’d come to the right place. Bob is a creative director by day and bike-builder by night, transforming his 2D sketches into 3D art. He says:

“I’m amazed at the money some people invest in custom bikes. It’s all good, but there’s also a world where you can create something cool on a limited budget. So I built a bike just to show folks anyone can do it and you don’t have to have deep pockets.”

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

When he first bought a beat-up $300 Honda CB650 from a friend, however, he wasn’t at all sure what he wanted to do with it. His first thought was to change the exhaust, but an old-timer he knows told him the 82 carbs were a bitch to re-jet and tune. Bob has bought and used the Keihin CR29 carburetors on other builds, but they’re expensive and he wasn’t sure he wanted to drop the dough at the moment.

“So then I thought to myself, can I take the bike as-is, with the existing exhaust, and still make something cool out of it?”
Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer
The before shot…

That’s when the proverbial light bulb went off, and Bob knew just what he wanted to accomplish with this project:

“I decided to try and build a bike spending as little money as possible to prove you don’t need to spend tens of thousands of dollars for a custom bike that gets noticed.”

Below, we get a full run-down of Bob’s modifications to the bike, along with costs involved — all of which together, including the cost of the bike itself, total less than $1250!

Budget-Built CB Cafe Racer: In the Builder’s Words

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

For the color scheme I decided to go as raw as possible, again to save money and I dig the look.

The tank on the bike was garbage. The inside was full of old gas and sludge. I had purchased a CB750 tank off Ebay a few years back for $80 that had just been sitting around gathering dust. It fit the bike nice and drastically changed the profile of the bike. I stripped off the paint and had it clear powder coated: $150.

The front forks on the bike were super tall, so I found a set off an ’81 CB750 on craigslist that had been sitting in some guys back yard for $10. I rebuilt them and lowered them an inch. I also had a taller set of rear shocks that I had removed from a prior build sitting around bolted them on and that helped raise the rear a bit.

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

With the wheels, I sandblasted the black paint off and scuffed up with Scotch Brite pad to give the outer rim a brushed effect. For all the chrome work, I also used Scotch Brite to give it a brushed aluminum feel.

The side covers have a weird upward angle that makes it feel very bobber-ish. I decided to paint the top black to hide that crazy angle and drill a few speed/vent holes for a more custom look. A few cans of rattle-can paint — silver & black — and a simple vinyl sticker, done.

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

Chopped the front fender and rear frame, welded a hoop and added a LED light strip for the tail light.

With all the bare metal I felt like it was begging for a pop of color somewhere, like the seat. That’s when I decided to look on ebay for some scrap leather and ran across this reddish/orange distressed leather and knew that was it. Cost like $18.

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

It also needed some new shoes and I decided again for cost sake that the Shinko 705 was hard to beat and love the aggressive look on the tread. I did spring for a new set of Renthal bars to match the color of all the bare metal and some 2.5 mini gauges and grips.

Honda CB650 Brat Cafe Racer

So, all-in I’m somewhere close to $1250.00 for the entire bike and build.

Not bad if I say so myself.

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