Why are cafe racers so popular?
Their design makes them lightweight and fast, ideal runarounds for towns and cities. The look is one of the easiest and cheapest styles to recreate so they are popular with self-builders. Manufacturers have latched on to the Cafe Racer boom so they are now available to those unable to build their own.
BMW Cafe Racer Red
Are cafe racers fast?
According to Motorcycle News and The Bike Market, the top speed is 140 mph. That's thanks to a 948cc liquid-cooled four-cylinder that produces 111 hp and 74 lb-ft, Gear Patrol reports. Although the Z900RS Café doesn't have clip-on bars, its handlebars are curved downward and rearward compared to the standard Z900RS
BMW Cafe Racer
Is a cafe racer hard to ride?
Are Café Racers Comfortable to Ride? Cafe Racers are comfortable when ridden the way they were intended to be around town. Long trips on a low seat that squats you down onto mid-controls will cramp even the most seasoned rider's style. For around town, though, they're perfect.
BMW Cafe Racer
Are cafe racers good for tall people?
Cafe racers have been designed to be lightweight and easy to ride. Cafe racers do not suit tall riders
BMW Cafe Racer
Is cafe racer good for long rides?
Nope, you cannot use cafe racers for long drives because of two main reasons. Riding position: They have a very aggressive riding position and it's mostly very sporty which is not suitable for long drives. Wind protection: Most of the cafe racers don't have one, so you will be tired because of the wind blast.
BMW Cafe Racer
What CC is a cafe racer?
Technical Specification
Displacement600cc
Cooling SystemLiquid
Gearbox6 Speed
Final drive chain
ClutchMultiple-disc, wet, Hydraulic control