Modern retro models
If you don’t want an “oldie” and want to rely on modern technology and more up to date specs, you can take a look at some retro models:
Triumph
- Thruxton
- Bonneville
Moto Guzzi
- V7 Stone
- V7 Special
- V7 Racer
Ducati
- Scrambler
- Monster (especially the models between 1992 and 2002)
Yamaha
Also check out this list of modern café racers.
Got your bike?
As mentioned before: there is no #1 base bike for your café racer project, and this is only a selection of affordable 70’s and 80’s machines, but we hope that this posts can help you selecting your base bike. If you’ve got any suggestions: leave your comment!
Not into cafe racers and want to build something else? Maybe a scrambler will suit you. Check out the best base bikes for a scrambler.
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About the Author: Ron Betist
Ron Betist grew up with motorcycles with a father heading the Amsterdam motorcycle police force. He has been riding (legally) for over 40 years and motorcycles are his true passion. With a life-long career in marketing and sales he has a huge international network. He joined as a contributor at BikeBrewers in 2017 to spread his word about bikes with the rest of the world.
