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Custom Yamaha Virago Cafe Racer | By Docs Chops

This custom Yamaha Virago was built by Greg Hageman of Docs Chops. This Mid-80s Virago Cafe was built for Season Two of Cafe Racer on the Discovery Channel. Greg Hageman has been blessed with an eye for finding treasure among a trash heap, transforming rusty bikes  from the 1970s into eye-popping café racers. You can check out more of Greg´s work on his website.

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Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark

The Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark is a celebration of simplicity and style, perfect for purists. Clad in an eye-catching all-black livery, it features a sporty tail fairing and sleek side panels that enhance its aggressive look. Powered by an 803cc L-Twin engine, the Icon Dark delivers 73 hp and 48 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox for an exhilarating ride. Key features include a Termignoni silencer, Ducati Performance LED indicators, and th...
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Roughchild 1980 BMW Airhead

The donor was a 1980 BMW R 100 pulled from a Washington dealership with a seized engine and a rust rotted tank. Most builders would have parted it out. Roughchild founder Robert Sabel saw a 1980 model with the heavy flywheel and five speed gearbox that makes the best foundation for a freeway touring build, and started from there. The client is Gordy, who operates BMW Roswell, the largest BMW dealership in the United States. A repeat Roughchild customer wh...
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Diamond Atelier Mark II Evo

Munich´s expert motorcycle customizer Diamond Atelier has recently launched a new series with a timeless shape that will please Cafe Racer enthusiasts. They have just introduced their newest member to the Diamond Atelier family - the Mark II Evo. The beautiful bike is based on a BMW R100R Paralever instead of the R80RT Monolever basis they used on the forerunner series. Alongside other refinements, the Evo now features a 1000cc boxer engine that delivers more power...
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