Suzuki Cafe Racer - Return of the Cafe Racers https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/category/suzuki-cafe-racer/ Cafe racers, custom motorcycles and riding gear news and reviews. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:09:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-rocr-emblem-32x32.jpg Suzuki Cafe Racer - Return of the Cafe Racers https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/category/suzuki-cafe-racer/ 32 32 188132605 Bike Of The Day: 1980 Suzuki GS1000 Custom ‘Restomod’ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/1980-suzuki-gs1000-custom-restomod/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:07:58 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=44868 This stunning Suzuki GS1000 was transformed through a two-year custom ‘restomod’ reconstruction. The frame of this unique GS1000 was developed to accommodate a tailor-made seat, while the swingarm was expertly designed to host a larger rear wheel. This motorcycle boasts lightweight Akront spoked wheels adorned with a combination of Pirelli and Continental tires. It cruises on shortened front fork legs and YSS adjustable rear shocks. The front mudguard, skillfully fashioned from aluminum and coated in a matching gloss black finish, […]

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Radical Improvement: AC Sanctuary RCM Suzuki Katana https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/ac-sanctuary-rcm-suzuki-katana/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 06:11:07 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=43870 Similar to the GT-M creations of Bull Dock, fellow Japanese workshop AC Sanctuary complete high-end resto-mods based on classic Japanese motorcycles. Sanctuary calls their creations RCM, which is an acronym for Radical Construction Manufacture and they sum up the process with the statement “from real to radical”. Since 2000, Sanctuary has been importing classic motorcycles back to Japanese shores. Their chosen models are legendary models from the ’70s, ’80s, and early ’90s such as Kawasaki’s Z1 and Ninja, and Suzuki’s […]

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Bike Of The Day: 1977 Suzuki GT500 Titan Cafe Racer https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/bike-of-the-day-1977-suzuki-gt500-titan-cafe-racer/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:34:13 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=43782 This 1977 Suzuki GT500 boasts a robust two-stroke 492cc parallel-twin engine mated to a five-speed gearbox. Its striking appearance showcases a sleek black finish accented by gleaming chrome fenders. Notable features include a front disc brake, an efficient oil-injection system, and a convenient kick-starter. The motorcycle was modified using a replacement steel fuel tank, a cafe-style seat for added style and comfort, a shortened rear fender for a more streamlined look, modern LED lighting, an upgraded X-ring chain, a durable […]

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Bike Of The Day: 1981 Suzuki GS750G Café Racer https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/bike-of-the-day-1981-suzuki-gs750g-cafe-racer/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:08:13 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=43499 The widespread success of Honda’s four-cylinder CB750 inevitably paved the way for other major Japanese manufacturers to follow suit. Leading the charge was Kawasaki, which introduced the iconic Z1 in 1972. Meanwhile, Yamaha pursued its own path with the three-cylinder XS750, and Suzuki took a bold step by launching its first-ever four-cylinder four-stroke bike in 1976, known as the GS750. While the GS750 adhered to the conventional standards of its era, it set a new benchmark by delivering an impressive […]

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Bike Of The Day: 1976 Suzuki GT500 Titan Cafe Racer https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/bike-of-the-day-1976-suzuki-gt500-titan-cafe-racer/ Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:26:51 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=43372 This 1976 Suzuki GT500 Titan has undergone a cafe racer-style modification, featuring a green racing-style fuel tank with gold stripes and new emblems. The brown vinyl upholstered custom solo seat contrasts the design. Notable additions include an aluminum oil tank, a polished aluminum front fender, LED headlights and taillight strip beneath the seat, rearsets, a heel/toe shifter, and a side stand. Stainless-steel spokes lace the Takasago Excel 18″ alloy rims, enveloped by Pirelli Sport Demon tires. Braking employs a drilled […]

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Bike Of The Day: Modified 1981 Suzuki GS650GL https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/bike-of-the-day-modified-1981-suzuki-gs650gl/ Mon, 15 May 2023 07:51:02 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=42028 In 2019, Upcycle Garage from Huntington Beach, California, built the “Beach Cruiser,” a custom 1981 Suzuki GS650GL. This bike has a two-tone blue finish, a black leather solo saddle, and is powered by a 673cc inline-four engine paired with a five-speed transmission. The bike is equipped with several modifications, including a hydraulic clutch conversion, an enclosed drive shaft, a modified monoshock, a lowered fork, disc brakes, a Motogadget m-Unit digital controller, LED lighting, clip-on handlebars, four Mikuni carburetors, and a […]

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Bike Of The Day: Custom 1981 Suzuki GS650GL By Upcycle Garage https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/bike-of-the-day/bike-of-the-day-custom-1981-suzuki-gs650gl-by-upcycle-garage/ Thu, 04 May 2023 06:20:54 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=41865 Upcycle Garage created this custom 1981 Suzuki GS650GL named “Beach Cruiser” in 2019. The bike is painted in a two-tone blue color and includes a modified mono-shock swingarm, lowered fork, clip-on handlebars, and a custom-made four-into-one stainless steel exhaust system. The bike’s 673cc DOHC inline-four engine, capable of producing 73 horsepower in its original state, is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and a shaft drive. Other features include a Motogadget m-Unit digital control system, LED lighting, and a hydraulic […]

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A Sharp Suzuki Katana Resto from Sydney’s Sabotage Motorcycles https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-katana-restoration-sabotage-motorcycles/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:44:06 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=40976 It’s fun to look back at decades past with rose-coloured glasses on. The big hair. The fluoro colours. The Sony Walkman and the great, great movies. And no, I’m not a millennial who’s pining over something that I never really knew; I’m old enough and jaded enough to have lived through the decade and to realise that it wasn’t all wine, roses and Tab Cola. I remember Chernobyl and the ever present cold war. I have lived through the global […]

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The Phoenix: Rusty Wrench Motorcycles Suzuki GSX 750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/rusty-wrench-gsx750/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:40:54 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=40687 Thanks to its long warm summers and mild winters California is the United States motorcycle mecca. If you’re looking for a European equivalent, you’ll need to head south where the climate is dictated by the Mediterranean. Portugal is located in the Mediterranean Basin and on its southernmost tip is the Algarve region. Each year Algarve’s Mediterranean climate provides its occupants with more sunny days than California. Algarve also boasts 200km of picturesque coastline and mountain ranges to the north making […]

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Top 10 Suzuki Cafe Racers https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/top-10-suzuki-cafe-racers/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:48:25 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=39029 Over a century ago Michio Suzuki formed the company that is today known as Suzuki Motor Corp. Originally Michio found success producing weaving looms for Japan’s booming silk industry. However, after World War II Suzuki turned its attention to the production of motorcycles and never looked back. Today Suzuki is one of the world’s top motorcycle brands. Game-changing motorcycles like the Katana, GSX-R 750 and Hayabusa were instrumental in achieving that goal, and the manufacturer can be credited with creating […]

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Quarter Dose: Mr Martini Suzuki GSX-R 1100 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/mr-martini-gsxr1100/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 03:04:34 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=39236 “The quickest, baddest production big-bore sportbike you can buy.” That’s what Motorcyclist Magazine had to say about the GSX-R 1100 when it debuted in ’86. Suzuki with the help of their lead engineer Etsuo Yokouchi had already stunned the motorcycling world with the high-revving, fast-turning GSX-R 750, but the 1100 was a whole ‘nother kind of beast. In a nutshell, the GSX-R 1100 was a beefed-up 750. It had beefier wheels, a beefier (yet lighter) alloy box-section frame, and considerably […]

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Only in Japan: Bagus Motorcycles Suzuki GS1200SS Resto-Mod https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/gs1200ss-bagus-motorcycles/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:23:20 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=39177 The release of the 1969 Honda CB750 Four, a motorcycle capable of a 200km/h+ top speed, had the Japanese National Police Agency biting their nails. They were worried about the potential of riders travelling at excessive speeds on their highways; putting themselves and other motorists at risk. To avoid this from happening they appealed to the big Japanese manufacturers to limit the power and capacity of their motorcycles for the local market. This resulted in the creation of the ‘Nanahan’ […]

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Interview: Edi Buffon from Sydney’s Machine 1867 Customs https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/custom-motorcycle-builder/machine-1867-custom-motorcycle-shop-interview/ Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:26:43 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=38534 After a decade and a bit spent in communication with custom motorcycle builders from all over the world—and especially in the Sydney custom scene, I like to think that I’m across things when it comes to the topic. Hell, it’ll probably be something they mention in my funeral speech, along with my obsession with ’80s synthesizers and photography. So imagine my surprise when I discovered that not only is there a world-class Australian custom motorbike builder in Sydney I’d never […]

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The Top 10 Cafe Racers of 2021 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/cafe-racers/top-10-2021/ Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:03:17 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=36066 Happy new year! Well, that wraps up yet another year of cafe racer content. Like the previous year, 2021 was challenging for all of us, but it certainly didn’t stop custom motorcycle enthusiasts around the world from doing what they love most. We saw outstanding builds from some of our favourite workshops as well as an incredible lineup of bikes by backyard and first-time builders. As is customary here on Return of the Cafe Racers I’ve taken a look back […]

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Undying Love – DeepCreek Cycleworks Bandit 1200 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/deepcreek-bandit-1200/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:01:13 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=36175 The bond between some motorcyclists and their machines is unbreakable. They may have owned a bike from new, kept it in pristine condition and call it their pride and joy. Or they could have clocked up enough miles in its saddle to circumnavigate the globe several times over. Whatever the reason may be, trying to get such a person to part ways with their beloved bike just isn’t going to happen. Kris Reniers of DeepCreek Cycleworks in Belgium learned this […]

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Red Devil – K-Speed Suzuki Bandit 600 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/kspeed-bandit-600/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:20 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=34424 Tanadit Sarawek is somewhat of a grandmaster when it comes to building custom motorcycles. With more than 300 custom builds to his name there’s no question that the owner of Thai workshop K-Speed knows his stuff. And that fact hasn’t gone unnoticed. Tanadit was the first builder from Southeast Asia to be invited by BMW Motorrad to take part in Germany’s Glemseck 101 festival. His work is frequently featured online and in print, and his workshop takes orders from fans […]

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THE HOOLIGUN – Rogue Motorcycles DRZ400E https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/rogue-drz400e/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:38:03 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=34299 I’m Billy Marijn Kuijken and I run Rogue Motorcycles, a custom motorcycle shop in Perth, Western Australia. At Rogue, we do everything from minor servicing, fabrication and manufacturing to full ground-up custom builds. We also manufacture and supply motorcycle parts and apparel. The custom bike community is tight here in WA and that’s what makes it so fulfilling; being able to enjoy the lifestyle and share the passion with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. ‘Hooligun’ is based on a Suzuki DRZ400E. I […]

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Highly Caffeinated – The Fastest Cafe Racers of 2021 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/cafe-racers/the-fastest-cafe-racers-2021/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:12:03 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=34125 “They don’t make them like they used to!” When you hear those words uttered it is generally with disdain. A declaration that the quality or performance of a product has declined. However, despite what vintage motorcycle tragics may tell you, things in the world of motorcycling have definitely improved. Don’t get me wrong, nothing appeals to me more than the idea of belting around on a vintage classic. But when it comes to reliability, handling and power – modern motorcycles […]

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Augh Design Suzuki GSX 1400 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/augh-gsx1400/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:46:37 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=31758 34-year-old Mario Fedele’s entire career spawned from a childhood fixation with motorcycles. It all began with obsessing over his father’s bikes but at the age of 8, he was given his first bike, a Lambretta J50. By 14 he was burning around town on an Aprilia RS 50 and by 18 had upgraded to a Ducati SS 620. To put it simply, he’s been on or around motorcycles for as long as he can remember. So upon completing high school […]

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Bespoke Bandit – Moto Milo Suzuki 1200 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/bespoke-bandit-moto-milo-suzuki-1200/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 10:37:58 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=26660 It’s often the bikes we least expect to see customised that return the best results. One such motorcycle is this late nineties Suzuki Bandit that’s been painstakingly converted into a cafe racer. Transforming a liquid-cooled ’90s standard Japanese motorcycle into an ageless machine such as this is no easy feat. It requires the touch of a dedicated and often talented builder – who in this instance goes by the name of Alexander Yiannopoullos. The London based builder who works under […]

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Bandit Barry – Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Resto Mod https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/gsx-r-1100-sheene/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:56:22 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=31475 I didn’t grow up in the seventies but even I know about the legendary Barry Sheene. The 1979 British Grand Prix at Silverstone saw Sheene and fellow racer Kenny Roberts battle it out for the entire race. When the chequered flag dropped after 29 laps, Sheene trailed behind Roberts by just 0.030 seconds. It was one of the closest races in Grand Prix history. Despite losing that particular event Sheene’s achievements at the track are the stuff of legends. As […]

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Pro Street 1135R – VSB Moto Suzuki Katana https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/vsb-katana-1135r/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:13:58 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=24880 Few motorcycles have stirred emotions and polarised opinions like the Suzuki Katana. A true product of its era the Katana was released in 1981 with the kind of futuristic styling synonymous with 80s sci-fi movies. It was the product of German design firm Target Design which was formed by 3 former BMW Motorrad designers. Suzuki commissioned the firm to update the brand’s outdated look with the design of two new models. The 2 concepts were revealed to the public in […]

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Iron Horse GSXR750 – Bandisca Motorcycles Suzuki SV650 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/bandisca-sv650/ Mon, 25 May 2020 03:53:37 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=24215 Suzuki’s SV650 offers riders a cheap entry point into the mid-sized sportbike category. That doesn’t make the twin-cylinder UJM sound all that exciting, and to be honest, it isn’t. That comment is probably going to get me in a bit of strife with SV650 fans, but it’s the truth – deal with it. Despite being one of the highest spec bikes in its class back in ’99, a standard SV650 lacks the grunt to compete with 4 cylinder motorcycles in […]

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Firing on all Synapses – A Lightweight Custom GSXR 750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/synapse-cycles-gsxr750/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 04:50:14 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=23597 My name is Bill Layer and I’m a recently retired mechanical engineer. I’ve had almost 40 years experience designing machinery with the last 33 spent in the semiconductor industry. As a lifelong motorcyclist, I’ve enjoyed owning many different bikes over my 69 years, but have most enjoyed building and riding high-performance bikes for the street and the track. I’ve also used my skills to design different parts under the name of Synapse Cycles for friends. These have been used for […]

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Freewind Racer – Cafeina Suzuki XF650 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/cafeina-xf650/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 06:32:32 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=22701 This year is gearing up to be the year of cafe racer kits. We’ve already published a feature documenting a stunning new Yamaha Fazer kit from the UK and an equally impressive set up for the Royal Enfield 650 twin platform out of India. Today we have a kit from the Portuguese workshop of Cafeina Motorcycles. This time though, rather than being pigeonholed to one specific make or model it’s a universal solution showcased here in the form of their […]

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Boy’s Rare Racer – Suzuki Egli GT750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/egli-gt750/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:53:10 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=19617 The Suzuki GT750 dished out white knuckles, wide eyes and closed casket funerals when it was released in 1971. Blessed with exceptional power delivery and cursed by poor handling, noted chassis guru Fritz Egli built three experimental frames in the ’70s to try and tame the beast. Only one survived. Or so everyone thought. Today we bring you Extremebikes’ latest creation — the second Egli Suzuki GT750. In local racing circles, Boy Meinkehn’s known as a Water Buffalo fan. So […]

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Stylish Suzuki – Mounsiff Yettefti’s GSX400 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/mounsiff-yettefti-gsx400/ Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:05:01 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=19953 Mounssif Yettefti resides in the Netherlands capital of Amsterdam. Despite Amsterdam’s streets being some of Europe’s most colourful, he stands out from the crowds. He is a self-confessed fashion addict whose dapper look has earned him a presenter role on a lifestyle magazine channel. The 31-year old’s appearance is best described as flamboyant and at 190cm tall, he’s very hard to miss. Mounssif also happens to be a lover of motorcycles so when it came to customising his own it […]

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Buy It Now – Icon 1000 Major Tom GSXR750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/major-tom-gsxr750/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:39:30 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=18743 I’m a big fan of Icon 1000 riding gear. It looks great, is well priced and does exactly what it promises, but that’s not why I fell in love with the brand. The crew behind Icon 1000 build their own bikes and have a dedicated workshop at Icon HQ in Portland, Oregon. Since the launch of the Icon 1000 brand, they’ve been building some rather unique customs which are right up my alley. And wouldn’t you know it, right now […]

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Lucky Legend – IDM Suzuki Bandit https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/marco-lucchinelli-bandit/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/marco-lucchinelli-bandit/#respond Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:25:51 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=13603 Italian Dream Motorcycles are a patriotic lot who have a plan for many of the bikes they’ll be building in the future. For the next six years, they’re going to dedicate one bespoke motorcycle to each of the six Italians who have won GP championships. The first is this – a Suzuki Bandit modelled after Marco Lucchinelli’s 1981 Grand Prix winner. A tribute so incredible the man himself has claimed it as his own. And that’s high praise from a […]

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Dream Rubber – Retro Suzuki GSXR750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/jakarta-gsxr750/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/jakarta-gsxr750/#respond Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:29:00 +0000 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/?p=13463 Back in 2014, I flew to Indonesia to attend my first Kustomfest show. I was unsure exactly what to expect from the local bike builders. My only experience with Indonesia prior to that was limited to lazing on the beaches of Bali, and the only bikes I’d seen were beaten up scooters ridden by half-naked, sunburnt tourists. What I found at Kustomfest was a scene teeming with talent, limited only by their imaginations thanks to relaxed road laws. I’ve attended […]

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Simply Stunning – NitroCycles Suzuki GS850 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/nitrocycles-suzuki-caferacer/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/nitrocycles-suzuki-caferacer/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:44:00 +0000 The bike was a one owner machine with 25,000km on the clock. We started out by rebuilding the motorcycles entire subframe. In most aspects, Suzuki did amazing work with the GS, but the rear of the frame could only be described as strange. The owner had stipulated he’d still like to take his girlfriend on rides so we made a full-length seat pan and fabricated a removable rear cowl. This would ultimately keep his lady happy and meant we were […]

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Repli Racer – Spencer Motoworks Suzuki T500 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-t500-caferacer/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-t500-caferacer/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:35:00 +0000 By day Ralph is a project engineer working in the defense sector but he devotes his spare time to his love of Suzuki two strokes. Back in 2003, Ralph decided to take the leap from regular road rider to track racer, prompting the purchase of basket case T500 for a measly $300. After tearing the bike down all that could be salvaged was the frame, swingarm, throttle, and engine, minus its cases which disintegrated during the disassembly. Not one to […]

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EICMA 2017 Cafe Racer Collection https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/honda-cafe-racer/eicma-2017-cafe-racer-collection/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/honda-cafe-racer/eicma-2017-cafe-racer-collection/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:38:00 +0000 Let’s take a closer look at them… Kawasaki Z900RS Café Kawasaki had already unveiled their stunning new Z900RS at the Tokyo Motor Show, but they still had a trick up their sleeve for EICMA. Along with the standard trim Z1 inspired Z900RS, Kawasaki has also unveiled the Z900RS Cafe. Boasting the same performance, handling and electronic specifications as the standard Z900RS the Cafe is, simply put, an exercise in styling and boy does it look good! Oozing ’70s old-school style the Z900RS Cafe […]

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Zero – Officine GP Design GSX-S750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/zero-officine-gp-design-gsx-s750/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/zero-officine-gp-design-gsx-s750/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2017 20:29:00 +0000 While the major motorcycle manufacturers are unveiling their new models at the EICMA show in Milan there are a handful of custom builders amongst them who are looking to steal some of the limelight. One such builder, who has just revealed his latest creation, is Luca Pozzato the man behind Italy’s Officine GP Design workshop. The bike he’s created is based on one of Suzuki’s 2017 releases, the GSX-S750 streetfighter and it’s a retro-styled tribute to the company’s long-running GSX […]

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Grey Flash – XTR Pepo Suzuki Bandit https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/xtrpepo-suzuki-bandit/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/xtrpepo-suzuki-bandit/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:39:00 +0000 What’s in a name? Traditionally names given to motorcycles by their manufacturers reflect a bike’s character, but Suzuki’s aggressively named Bandit missed the mark. Sure it sold well, but its performance was tuned for everyday rideability rather than unlawful behavior. The inappropriateness of the Bandit’s name was also evident in its staid styling. During the nineties, all sorts of design abominations rolled out of motorcycle factories and the Bandit wasn’t spared. Its grossly oversized rear end was made even more […]

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Golden Touch – John Player Suzuki GS750 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/golden-touch-john-player-suzuki-gs750/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/golden-touch-john-player-suzuki-gs750/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2017 22:46:00 +0000 For one Belgian based motorcycle enthusiast, the JPS racing livery was the epitome of cool. Like many of us though, the notion of owning an original JPS vehicle was an unachievable dream. So when Michiel van Son set out to rebuild a late seventies Suzuki GS750 he looked to that iconic Lotus for inspiration. The freelance cinematographer’s experience with motorcycles began at the age of sixteen. Starting out on a Honda Dax and slowly working his way up to bigger […]

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Sharp Lines – Sp9ine Suzuki Katana https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/caferacer-suzuki-katana/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/caferacer-suzuki-katana/#respond Sun, 20 Aug 2017 23:45:00 +0000 As promised here’s a follow-up to our recent feature from Sydney’s Sp9ine workshop. While Edi was slaving away on his CB900 cafe racer build this motorcycle was patiently awaiting its turn. Purchased on a whim after seeing it for sale on a street verge, the motorcycle started out its life as a 1982 Suzuki GS650 Katana. As with the CB900 Edi had an idea of how he wanted this bike to turn out from the start, but unlike his CB900 […]

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Wife’s New Wheels – ORIGIN8OR GSX-R 1100 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/custom-gsxr1100-racer/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/custom-gsxr1100-racer/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:06:00 +0000 I really wanted my wife to have a motorcycle to ride instead of always sharing whatever bike was ready at the time. Her birthday was coming up so I began searching for a birthday surprise project to build over the winter. Typically I don’t search for a specific bike, rather just a price point I can work with and I happened across this bike, a 1993 Suzuki GSXR1100. The first of the water-cooled GSXRs. I’ve always been a huge fan […]

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Rickman Racer – Complete Cafe Racer’s Suzuki GS550 https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-gs650-cafe-racer/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-gs650-cafe-racer/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:21:00 +0000 I bought this bike blind off eBay as a damaged 1977 GS550 a couple of years ago, thanks to some late-night wines. When a mate picked it up it turned out that it had only had one owner from new with only 7,000 miles on it. It was a sad-looking thing with a buckled front wheel, seized engine and dented tank. Apparently, the guy crashed it, terrified himself and stuck it in the back of his garage for 30+ years. […]

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Cosimo Comeback – Suzuki Inazuma cafe racer https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-inazuma-cafe/ https://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/suzuki-cafe-racer/suzuki-inazuma-cafe/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:37:00 +0000 “The bike is a 1997 400cc Suzuki Inazuma imported from Japan, perhaps unique in Italy!” says Cosimo. “I bought it in 2013 because I wanted to build a special motorcycle for our 10th anniversary. It was to be dedicated to the rider Barry Sheene, the date of his death, March 10th 2003, coincides with the opening date of Gia.Mi Racing (now Giami Motorcycles) … then my accident put that plan on hold.” Two years of recovery passed before Cosimo was ready to […]

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