![]() The brand new liquid cooled 1200cc (“high torque”) engine puts out a blasting 112Nm and just under 100hp. Not only a beautiful designed bike, but also a bike with some serious performance: Maybe one of the most exciting modern café racers out there: the 2016 Triumph Thruxton R. Not only a great choice for those who just want to buy-and-ride, it’s also a bike custom builders like to work with. Despite the fact that the 865cc parallel-twin has more power (69hp and 51Nm) than the Guzzi V7 Racer, it has also more “fat” to move.īeautiful design, powerful engine and lots of ways to personalize it. We’ve set this one at 2nd place because the fact that the bike is actual very heavy for a cafe racer: the dry weight is 214kg. The custom parts list is extensive and expensive, but why change this beautiful design? #2 Triumph Thruxton (2004 – )Īnother “heavyweight” champion between the modern cafe racers is the Triumph Thruxton. The VII model (2015 and up) has more power and some new features like ABS, traction control (!), 6 gears and a better weight distribution.Īlso the other V7’s (V7 Classic, V7 Stone, V7 Special) are cool retro bikes. And then that sound….! Count on a lot of neck-twists when riding this beauty! 48hp doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you look at the dry weight of 179kg and consider the torque of 43Nm, you know that’s it’s a lot of fun to ride. It’s characteristic (grumpy and bumpy), high torque 744cc v-twin puts out around 48hp and is powered with a shaft drive. With no doubt one of the best looking bikes you can buy. The absolute champion of the modern cafe racers is the Moto Guzzi V7 Racer. Modern cafe racers #1 Moto Guzzi V7 Racer (2012 -) While this post originally contained a list of 5 modern cafe racers, it organically grew into a full list without a specific number, plus some other cool modern classics. These are bikes with a classic look, but with the technology of a modern motorcycle like modern brakes, suspension, fuel- and electrical systems. Since the scene for cafe racers is constantly growing, motorcycle manufacturers saw a new niche: the modern cafe racer. Building your own bike is awesome, but also requires a lot of time, effort, skills, knowledge, space etc. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ or subscribe to our newsletter.Ī modern cafe racer is the solution for those who can’t/won’t build there own cafe racer or just don’t want to have the maintenance of an old bike.
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