Honda CB450 Café Racer by GT-Moto

I stumbled upon a great bike which is shown on this page. But when I did some research on the project, I saw an even greater story behind the build:

Sofi Tsingos from GT-Moto practically grew up in an aircraft maintenance shop with her father. The shop was full of old cars and motorcycles, so a wrench was the toy of her choice. In the workshop, they’ve worked for years on high quality, hand built parts and materials. It was just a matter of time that this craftsmanship “flew over” to motorcycles and cars. This is where the project “GT-Moto” started. It began with pure passion. But there is something different: they also are a strong social angle with supporting cancer research. To do this, they allocate a portion of all sales to select organizations who are committed to the eradication of cancer and the support of those who suffer from this terrible disease.

As I said, I stumbled upon a great bike. GT-Moto took a ’72 Honda CB450 and created this beautiful CB450 Café Racer:

Powertrain:

• Fully rebuilt CB450 engine
• Dyna Tech Electronic Ignition
• GT-Moto’s Custom Exhaust: Stainless Steel and Ceramic Coated Inside and Out.

Suspension, tires & brakes:

• Continental ContiClassicAttack Tires
• 18” Excel Wheels Front and Rear
• CB550 Rear Swing Arm
• GT-Moto’s Custom Mono Shock Suspension
• Hagon Rear Shock
• ’69 Fork Legs and outer springs, ’77 Triple Tree, Billet Aftermarket Black Anodized Aluminum Top Clamp, ’72 hubs, and GT-Moto’s Custom Aluminum For Cups
• Stock Rear Drum Brake

Electronic system:

• Harley 5in. Head Light using an LED with Integrated Front Turn Signals
• Rear Turn Signals are Integrated in the Tail Section Under The Frame Seat Loop

Chassis & paint

• GT-Moto’s Custom Aluminum and Black Anodized Knurled Ride Hight Adjusted and Foot Pegs
• Hand Built Custom Aluminum Tank
• Hand Built Custom Aluminum Seat with brass overlay
• Brazed Welds
• Frame is Raw Metal with Clear Powder Coat and Clear Coat Paint to Prevent Yellowing
• Paint is a Pearl, Arctic White with Black Pin Stripe
• Reflective Pinstripe Around the Front and Rear Wheels

Check out the full story (with pictures) of the build:

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Pictures taken by Brandon LaJoie.