Cafe Racer "Custom" style in WSJ

[Papi]

WSJ had a nice article about custom cafe styled bikes today.

Here: http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-simple-beauty-of-the-custom-built-cafe-racer-motorcycle-1429805322

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[NeverSayDie]

Thanks for the link. I had no idea such things existed...335lbs and 100 horsepower. And looking at the pictures, I believe that weight reference as the engine is a major stressed member of the frame.

$10,000 starting price? I had no idea.

 

[elskipador]

my friend james compton built this 1.

 

[mrmarklin]

I love this style of bike. Terrific styling.

Only problem is they mostly only look fast. Lack of speed and comfort appear to be serious drawbacks. Am I wrong?

 

[afm199]

I was amazed to learn that modern electronics were so heavy that bikes were better off without. :laughing

 

[corndog67]

I love this style of bike. Terrific styling.

Only problem is they mostly only look fast. Lack of speed and comfort appear to be serious drawbacks. Am I wrong?

335 lbs., 100 HP.

In comparison, your Harley came stock with 62hp, and weighs around 700-800 lbs. (depending on accessories). The power-to-weight ratio is stout. That is assuming that 335 lb number is correct, same with the HP.

 

[yodaisgod]

These make no sense to people too concerned with body english and $600 minimum spending habits.

 

[Donelop]

They're motorcycles, not murses.

 

[mrmarklin]

335 lbs., 100 HP.

In comparison, your Harley came stock with 62hp, and weighs around 700-800 lbs. (depending on accessories). The power-to-weight ratio is stout. That is assuming that 335 lb number is correct, same with the HP.

All too true. But Harleys aren't marketed as racers.............:x

 

[yodaisgod]

H-D is not really about HP, more about the lb-ft.