The Return of Cafe Racers (Why and When?)

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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2015
  • During last years, it seems that Cafe Racer bikes had a second chance.
    Some kind of rebirth.
    And the questions are: Why and when?
    What caused this new beginning of Cafe Racer bikes?
    When exactly it all started happening?
    These are the questions, that you will see answered in this video.
    I hope you like.
    Enjoy.
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  • @inkitatus1
    @inkitatus1 9 років тому +14

    Cafe racers never stopped being cool,it just took time for the rest of the world to catch up ;-)
    Excellent video as always,thankyou!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      inkitatus1 Thank you for sharing your kind words. Cheers.

  • @oldcaferacer
    @oldcaferacer 9 років тому +5

    Café racers they have never left us all these years rather just rebirthed and a new generation of rider has taken up the faith and brought back the look and the thrill of enjoyment of a good ride

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      oldcaferacer Thank you my Friend for sharing your kind comment. Cheers.

  • @Janika-xj2bv
    @Janika-xj2bv Рік тому +1

    Everything about this channel is class and good taste. The narrator's voice and style, the background music, the content, the research. Bloody brilliant.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

  • @johnscongdon5726
    @johnscongdon5726 9 років тому +3

    love the slow, deliberate narration style. hypnotic. I don't own a bike yet, but this channel has infected me with the desire to do so! cheers

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Johns Congdon Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad when my videos are inspirational for others. Thank you. Cheers.

  • @RideAMAP
    @RideAMAP 9 років тому +8

    Excellent history lesson. Regardless of what public opinion is, Cafe's will always be a part of motorcycling.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Ride AMAP Definitely. Thanks for sharing your comment, and for your kind words. Cheers.

  • @dogwarrior666
    @dogwarrior666 9 років тому +2

    I think the love or rebirth of the cafe race comes from seeing them as kids in the 50's, 60's and even the 70's. Now that we are older and can afford them we want that lost love and connection with are youth. And most of all, they are just so COOL!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      kevin engebretson I know exactly what you mean. Although i have born during the 70's, i think exactly the same as you. Thank you for sharing your comment. Cheers.

  • @usamachinist
    @usamachinist 9 років тому +7

    I tend to drool on myself while watching your videos, especially looking at those '70's Ducati cafe bikes!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      usamachinist Loool. That means you have good taste for bikes. Thank you for sharing your kind words. Cheers.

  • @informala
    @informala 9 років тому +2

    I love the videos on this channel. This particular has really touched me.
    Thank you for making Racer TV 😍

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      informala Thank you for sharing your kind words. I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @j.michaelcook3073
    @j.michaelcook3073 8 років тому +1

    Again your keeping sane!!! Cafe racers are a dream and cult you can say that will always be in this world. The video, the channel, the voice, the music, now I'm relaxed!!! Keep it rolling!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +J. Michael Cook Thank you. I'm glad you liked evrything in the video. :) Cheers.

  • @jettison_m
    @jettison_m 7 років тому +1

    Reminds me of some vehicles as well. The Ford Mustang, Dodge Charger, Chevy Camaro...all started coming back with their old school classic looks, just modernized a bit. We're recognizing the beauty of the designs we had back then and are bringing them back in a renewed appreciation.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Curiously, i am going to talk about this subject next week on a new video. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @hilmisyahirmohdwari2186
    @hilmisyahirmohdwari2186 7 років тому +2

    its 2017 and the result growth to astonishingly 22M / 0.6 seconds.. it getting bigger!

  • @JFMdGeist
    @JFMdGeist 8 років тому +3

    That starts when you like the motorcycle you had...this explain the question!!!

  • @be2keen
    @be2keen 9 років тому +5

    Cool! They will always be around so long as I am alive...

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Warner Bauer Yes, precisely as i said. They came to stay. Thanks for sharing your comment. Cheers.

  • @phantom7511
    @phantom7511 9 років тому +1

    i had a 1996 katana 600 as my first bike (mistake because i'm a small guy) but the cafe racers have a class to them, their slick looking bikes. I DEFFENTLY plan on building one myself :) can't be more excitied!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      phantom7511 Sometimes we have to make mistakes to learn something important. Thanks for sharing your story, and good luck for your project. Cheers.

  • @rodrigomachado5901
    @rodrigomachado5901 9 років тому +18

    Se você precisa apenas saber as horas, você não precisa de um Iphone, você só precisa de um relógio.
    Se você quer uma moto para se divertir (de forma civilizada), você não precisa de uma Super Sport, você só precisa de uma Cafe Racer.
    A alternativa mais simples sempre é a melhor escolha, só agora estamos começando a entender esse conceito.
    Thanks for the video!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Rodrigo Machado Excelentes palavras. Daria uma excelente narração de abertura de um vídeo. Concordo com tudo o que disse. Obrigado por partilhar os seus pensamentos. Um abraço.

    • @rodrigomachado5901
      @rodrigomachado5901 9 років тому +1

      RACER TV Agradeço o elogio, se quiser usar em alguma abertura de vídeo ficarei muito contente. Abraço

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Rodrigo Machado
      Obrigado. Provavelmente irei mesmo usar as suas palavras. Ainda não sem bem onde e quando. Mas já tomei nota. Quando o fizer, enviar-lhe-ei uma mensagem a avisar. :). Abraço

    • @Kumbanigash
      @Kumbanigash 9 років тому +1

      Rodrigo Machado Acho que as Cafe Racers são a solução para um dilema que eu, pessoalmente, enfrentava: "como combinar o clássico com desempenho"? Como resolver a falta de "performance" das Custom e Choppers, sem abrir mão de seu inegável e imbatível charme? Com exceção da Yamaha V-Max, eu não enxergava algo que resolvesse tal questionamento. Eu também me indagava: "como farei para inclinar nas curvas, com esportividade, sem raspar os escapes no asfalto, a bordo de uma Custom?" Eu não conseguia chegar a uma conclusão. As Cafe Racers, para mim, aniquilaram tais dúvidas. ESPORTIVIDADE SEM ABRIR MÃO DO CLÁSSICO? Yes, we can!

    • @rodrigomachado5901
      @rodrigomachado5901 9 років тому +1

      Kumbanigash Sim, também curto as custom, principalmente pela sua pureza e simplicidade, tal qual as Cafes. O problema das custons sempre foi o peso excessivo, e pouca maneabilidade entre os carros. Pra quem mora na cidade, uma Café com até 400cc e menos de 150kg deixa qualquer custom pra trás!

  • @deonmorris69
    @deonmorris69 9 років тому +1

    excellent! fantastic short history for enthusiasts to learn from and appreciate!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Deon Morris Thanks for your suport. Cheers.

  • @tamaraenmaarten
    @tamaraenmaarten 9 років тому +1

    Mooie in beeld gebracht de passie voor de motor beleving..
    👍🎥

  • @xmed0
    @xmed0 9 років тому +1

    The café at 5:56 are EPIC !
    superb Video, as usual ! ;)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Ahmed Salmi Yes, i thought the same when i found them. I'm not sure, but i think the bikes are Triumphs from the early 70's. THX 1138 is the name of the movie.Thank you for your kind words (as usual) :). Cheers.

  • @charlieperry26
    @charlieperry26 9 років тому +2

    once again , a great video.

  • @flamingcafefeen
    @flamingcafefeen 9 років тому +1

    Wow i cant wait what going to be up next...

  • @peterblue1100
    @peterblue1100 8 років тому +2

    Some iconic machines. Here ! 👍🏻

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Peter Earl I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @IchibanMoto
    @IchibanMoto 9 років тому +5

    Interesting perspective on the resurgence and I loved the Ducati timeline photos !

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Ichiban Moto Thank you Ichiban. I'm glad you liked. This is one of those videos which gave me a lot of work to finish. But I think it was worth it. Cheers.

    • @IchibanMoto
      @IchibanMoto 9 років тому +1

      RACER TV keep up the good work, we all look forward to your new videos each week !

  • @dreddrik
    @dreddrik 9 років тому +1

    Great review! Keep on going that way!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      dreddrik Thank you. I'm glad you liked. This is one of those videos which gave me a lot of work to finish. But I think it was worth it. Cheers.

  • @georgemcmillan9172
    @georgemcmillan9172 6 років тому +2

    Where I live in Florida, U.S.A, there has been a resurgance of cafe racer bikes. Irritatingly though, it's the "hipster" crowd. I've seen many vintage japanese cafe bikes, with the rider wearing a british style driving hat, flannel shirts, long chain wallets, etc. While it may sound kind of snobbish, personally I feel they are diluting the true cafe scene and lifestyle. We used to have a shop called "Ton Up", that specialized in cafe style bike, parts, and accessories. Sadly, it only lasted about two years, because of the lack of interest. We would gather on saturdays, and ride to different bars and such, and meet back at Ton Up. Too bad really, because I personally loved it! Riding my '75 Kawasaki Z1b cafe...

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your American perspective. I must say that the cafe racer Scene is still growing all around the world. It may be more successful in some countries than others, but it is definitely growing. :) Cheers.

  • @BlasphemousTomato
    @BlasphemousTomato 9 років тому +1

    Buying and adding a few touches to make it more cafe racer style! Ducati Scrambler!

  • @davidalcaraz6003
    @davidalcaraz6003 4 роки тому

    Welcome Back!

  • @waji463
    @waji463 5 років тому

    Cerita yang menarik, jadi tahu kapan dan kenapa cafe racer bisa bertahan sampai sekarang, 👍👍👍👍

  • @BASSAMOHT
    @BASSAMOHT 8 років тому +1

    an excellent video and a few amazing machines . Greetings from mexico city

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      Thank you my friend. :) Saludos.

  • @christokinieriem8796
    @christokinieriem8796 9 років тому +2

    Cafe Racers :- ) :- ) :- ) Thank you my friend.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Christo Kinieriem You are welcome Christo. Cheers.

  • @eusdeenius
    @eusdeenius 9 років тому +2

    A few weeks ago while I was walking on the street I heard an exhaust note that I would call "perfect" for my taste. I immediately turned my head. There she was. MH900e. One of the best looking things created by human beings. It's so beautiful to look at that I felt myself in another dimension. And if it was a girl I would get the ring and propose at that very moment. I wish there were more bikes like that.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      eusdeenius I really liked your comment. It could be a very nice introduction for a video. Thank you for sharing your comment. Cheers.

  • @jochenwagner5170
    @jochenwagner5170 2 роки тому

    Great!
    But also remember the pre name! We were called promenade percys in the mid fiftys.

  • @CulturaR0ckClub
    @CulturaR0ckClub 2 роки тому

    Perfect! Tank's! 💪🔥

  • @jonphillips86
    @jonphillips86 9 років тому +1

    great presentation thank you

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Jon Phillips Thanks for your kind words. Cheers.

  • @CeeEmmz
    @CeeEmmz 8 років тому +1

    LOVE THIS!!!....

  • @matteostocchero1488
    @matteostocchero1488 3 роки тому +1

    Just an interesting piece of information. In my opinion the café racer revival was of course brought about - as you said- by Ducati with the mh and later on with the 2006 sportclassic 1000 (at the time the brand was already super famous and their products received much more attention compared to other brands), but the first real modern version of a café racer was in 1992 by Moto Guzzi with the Daytona 1000 and later on with the beautiful 1999 V11. The LeMans version of the v11 is a head turner even today, very classic lines and fairing.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  3 роки тому

      Yes, I remember when the Daytona 1000 was launched. But the wheels and the front headlight, were still too modern to have some retro cafe racer flavor. To be honest, I think moto guzzi V7 racer is the key motorcycle, that caused this cafe racer rebirth. But thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

    • @matteostocchero1488
      @matteostocchero1488 3 роки тому

      @@RACER_TV Thank you for your reply and for your videos. You're helping café racers look cooler. Hat off for that. waiting to see the magic you're doing with the new project. It will be awesome I'm sure

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  3 роки тому

      Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I still don't have news about the XS Project.
      Unfortunately, Leonel has been very busy lately, and the project is still on the same spot. Let's hope that during the following moths, the XS project could go on as I imagined.:) Cheers.

  • @sergiopiresbr
    @sergiopiresbr 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video

  • @ovidiugheorghe2182
    @ovidiugheorghe2182 9 років тому +3

    hi!
    i subscribed 5 seconds ago
    this became my favorite channel 5 seconds ago
    So.... thank you for that !

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      ovidiu gheorghe You are welcome. Thank you for your support. I liked your comment. :) Cheers.

  • @mauroostino3174
    @mauroostino3174 5 років тому +1

    your videos are really beautiful, I love cafe racer and I have one. keep it up 👌

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  5 років тому

      Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

  • @felipedourado5721
    @felipedourado5721 8 років тому +1

    I think that the motto that captures really well what contemporary bikers are seeking is Triumph's slogan, "For the Ride". Maybe in a soulless and virtualised world that achieved so many impressive technological goals (sometimes reminding a dystopian fiction) a realistic and simpler bike is something on which the 'spirit' still can manifest itself. Why we choose motorcycles? Because they're fun, fast and dangerous, because we become, upon a bike, a mythical beast the "mechanoceantaur" and, probably, there's nothing so powerful as that ancient feeling. So, we really do it, in short, 'for the ride' and nothing else.During the late seventies, all the eighties and a good part of the nineties maybe a too computerised mindset had forgotten the simple pleasures of life and motorcycling. I salute the new cafe racer creed for what it brings back to real world and to real man. Biking is related to passion and proper skills. Everything that we do that has those ingredients and aims the excitement of the senses turns to be an aesthetic experience. If it's so, it's hard to not recognize it as a kind of art. That's what cafe racers (the type of bike) stands for, and for me, that's what Racer TV is all about. But there is one doubt that remains, when you assembled the images of the THX 1138 cop bikes together with the sentence "(...)you have to make the choice, you can buy it, or you can built it." what did you mean? Is it a phrase that teases the viewers inclined to buy ready made cafe racers instead of building them to feel as robotic as those characters on the movie, or do you think those are really cool bikes and outfits who deserve to be among the beauties shown in your video?
    Whatever is the answer, you've been done a good job indeed.
    Regards from Brazil.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +felipe dourado cáurio Thank you my friend for all your kind words.
      By the way, your english seems to be very good.Congratulations.
      So about your question on "you can buy it, or you can built it).
      No be honest, is just the conclusion of something real.
      No second sense in that sentence.
      Because if someone likes Cafe Racers, there are only 2 options.
      Buying it, or building it.
      None of these options is right or wrong.
      Because some of us don't have the ability to build a cafe racer, therefore, buying it can be the right option.(or not)Is just a choice. :)
      Thanks for sharing your perspective. Um abraço.

  • @flamingcafefeen
    @flamingcafefeen 9 років тому +2

    Oh hell yeah im number 25 .. OMG it amazing.. Thx

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Arifeen Hassan I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @aragonszpunker5983
    @aragonszpunker5983 5 років тому +1

    Exelente vídeo

  • @eliinthewolverinestate6729
    @eliinthewolverinestate6729 6 років тому +1

    When you take a forgotten motorcycle and make it unforgettable. With a new life greater than its original. Its a custom built racer as unique as its builder. Built in yards sheds barns and dinning rooms. To each its own flavor and character. Like the secret of grandma's cookies used to make a motorcycle. A mixture of speed and beauty. A unique combination of sounds smells and feelings like no other. This is only just a small part of what is a cafe racer.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @johangouweleeuw
    @johangouweleeuw 9 років тому +2

    Really love the video. But i'm curious what kind of bike do you ride. It must be difficult to choose a bike because you see al these pretty racers in the making of youre videos. Have a nice weekend and hope to see the new clip soon. Gr

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +2

      Johan Gouweleeuw Thank you for your kind words. I understand your comment. Unfortunately, having good taste for bikes, doesn't mean having enough money to buy them or to build them. :) . I have 4 completely different bikes. A 1993 BMW K1, a 1971 Vespa 125 Sprint, a 1990 Honda NSR 50, and my favorite, the 1975 Honda CB 125 B6 (Converted in a cafe racer.) You can see all these bikes in some of my oldest videos. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

  • @EchimGeorge
    @EchimGeorge 9 років тому +1

    So beautiful !

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      George Adrian Echim I'm glad you liked. Cheers.

  • @gmoore9449
    @gmoore9449 9 років тому +1

    Beautiful video. The Thruxton and Commando and Continental are lovely bikes, and I hope they're successful. But there's nothing quite like a custom built café racer because it's such a personal statement.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      gmoore9449 Thank you. I agree with every word you said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.

  • @NeptuneBluez
    @NeptuneBluez 9 років тому +1

    Two days ago, I was riding my Thruxton Ace Cafe edition and I just love it. I used to ride modern sport bikes (mostly Honda's) for nearly 16 years, but all these technology got me bored. For some reasons, a few years ago, I started enjoying cafe racers for their simplicity. They are easier to work on and maintain and no one needs a 200 hp bike full of gimmicks on the street.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Neptune Bluez I agree with every word you said. Thank you for sharing your opinion. Cheers.

  • @lookgrinnod
    @lookgrinnod Рік тому +1

    Cafe racers built not bought will forever live on !!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  Рік тому +1

      Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

  • @MrPouHan
    @MrPouHan 9 років тому +3

    Anyone know the movie the shots at the end are taken from? Looks cool. Great vid. Thanks.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +3

      MrPouHan THX 1138 is the name of the movie. Thanks for your kind words. Cheers.

  • @zardportugal
    @zardportugal 9 років тому +1

    Grande lição num video de 1ª linha.
    Parabéns.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      zardportugal Muito obrigado. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Abraço.

  • @germanh.robledo4917
    @germanh.robledo4917 6 років тому +1

    Hermoso gracias

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Saludos.

  • @rahulgosh1
    @rahulgosh1 8 років тому +4

    - love the look of the Royal Enfield Continental GT ..

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому +1

      +rahulgosh1 Thank your for sharing your comment. Cheers.

    • @MAKOS-ky5my
      @MAKOS-ky5my 3 роки тому

      At this point it's a stereotype isn't it

  • @doderbrow
    @doderbrow 9 років тому +1

    Novamente parabéns, esse deve ser um dos melhores trabalhos jornalistico sobre motocicletas que já tive o prazer de assistir !

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Vicente Döderlein Wow. Grande comentário. Muuuito obrigado pelas simpáticas e poderosas palavras. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Um abraço.

  • @Mytwistedvoices
    @Mytwistedvoices 7 років тому

    I enjoy your videos. I have a Nighthawk CB750. I am torn between staying stock or going café.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому

      Thanks. Everything depends of how far you want to go with that project. If you are thinking on a low budget project, probably it is better leave it stock. I hope this helps. Cheers.

  • @dutchmotortrips
    @dutchmotortrips 7 років тому +3

    Love this episode, Thanks for that. Do you have the title of the music by any chance?

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Thanks. Sorry, not even me knows the name of this song. All i know, is that it is a chillout song. Cheers.

    • @dutchmotortrips
      @dutchmotortrips Рік тому +1

      @@RACER_TV I did finally found out the music is made by "Telecast - Daydreams"

    • @maxamerica7004
      @maxamerica7004 Рік тому +1

      @@dutchmotortrips Maaaan that's impossible... the years of searching, and when I've tried again - there is your comment. I'm appreciate, thank you so much! Road gods bless you!

    • @dutchmotortrips
      @dutchmotortrips Рік тому

      @@maxamerica7004 I do know the feeling of happines you have. Glad I could help you with the music.

  • @JoaoPaulo-bk5rm
    @JoaoPaulo-bk5rm 9 років тому +1

    Texto primoroso com sempre, muito bom!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Joao Paulo Muito obrigado João. Um abraço.

  • @osoriomoi1000
    @osoriomoi1000 9 років тому +1

    Foi um grande prazer assistir a este vídeo! Foi como um breve retorno ao passado e uma volta a um presente onde estas belas máquinas voltaram a brilhar e a roncar! Desde pequeno, sempre gostei deste estilo, mas foi somente ao comprar uma miniatura de uma Ducati Sport 1000 amarela, há alguns anos, que descobri este universo chamado Café Racer! Muito obrigado por este vídeo! E, como sempre, não vejo a hora de assistir ao próximo vídeo!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Osório Moi Muito obrigado amigo Osório. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Não posso garantir este nível em todos os próximos vídeos.Mas sempre que puder, já sabe que o farei da melhor maneira que me for possível. Um abraço.

    • @joseosorio9102
      @joseosorio9102 9 років тому +1

      Osório Moi Fique tranquilo meu amigo, tenha certeza que seus vídeos são todos muito bons e que o canal RACER TV já é um CLÁSSICO!! Um abraço.

  • @CarlosMourafull
    @CarlosMourafull 9 років тому +1

    excelente!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Carlos Alberto de Moura Obrigado. Um abraço.

  • @briandanner2466
    @briandanner2466 3 роки тому

    Café racers are simply a personal way to stand out. Café racers are for people who understand what it means to love a thing. Its not chosen for someone else its personal.

  •  9 років тому +3

    They are here to stay, but kind of assuming new forms, more street fighterish (Remember that more recent basis for CR projects tend to derive from streetfighters from 2000 and on..that were the "modern CR"); and as production cafe racers are an obvious item on every brand nowadays... Kawa w800, guzzis, yamhmy... The only brand lacking is suzuki... and Honda... that CB1100 is way overboard (and overpriced)... there should be a CB750 Four at around 9k€... I have a Kawa W650, and I am building it... as a cafe racer is never "built". ;) Ride safe!

  • @aragonszpunker5983
    @aragonszpunker5983 6 років тому +1

    Muy bien exelente video

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому

      Gracias. Saludos.

  • @George-ie1si
    @George-ie1si 5 років тому +2

    I'm in.

  • @igilicios
    @igilicios 9 років тому +1

    Great! tnx!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Igi Wycky You are welcome. Cheers.

  • @christheibault9629
    @christheibault9629 8 років тому

    I have managed to start a small business building café racers and custom fiberglass fairings, cowlings , seats/pans, fuel tanks and fenders that catch more cooling air. Every piece is hand made to custom fit that particular bike.
    CHILLY DADDY'S CYCLES
    TREME,NEW ORLEANS LA

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +Chris Theibault Thank you for sharing. Cheers.

  • @MujoNovak
    @MujoNovak 5 років тому +3

    5:58 ...buy it ...or build it

  • @rogerbranton1752
    @rogerbranton1752 4 роки тому

    Bogie said it and it's a cliche but what words fit better? It's the stuff dreams are made of. And as long as we can still dream....(and ride!!)

  • @renanzacarias
    @renanzacarias 9 років тому +1

    Parabéns pelo canal e pelo vídeo. Eu vi aquelas duas motos brancas em um filme e não consigo me lembrar qual era! =D

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Renan Zacarias Muito obrigado pela simpatia. Estou a ver que tem uma excelente memória. As motas brancas de que fala, são imagens de um filme dos anos 70, e que encontrei por acaso durante esta semana. O filme chama-se "THX 1138". Um abraço

    • @renanzacarias
      @renanzacarias 9 років тому +1

      RACER TV Com esse nome ficaria difícil lembrar. Obrigado por ter solucionado minha dúvida. Espero que um dia um projeto meu esteja em seu canal. Boa sorte!

  • @zetlike4276
    @zetlike4276 9 років тому +1

    Este video diz grandes verdades.
    No que toca a mim, uma delas é que outrora amante de bobbers, atualmente sou mais um fanatico pelas caféRacers,
    Outra verdade é que podemos realmente comprar uma CR já feita, mas estas têm MUITO mais valor se nós mesmos as construirmos, pode ser que um dia tenha coragem de mostrar a minha...
    Grande video uma vez mais. Abc

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      TheSuicideActivity zetlike Obrigado por partilhar a sua história. E tem toda a razão. Uma mota construída por nós mesmos, tem sempre um valor superior. Um abraço.

  • @samuelvicente511
    @samuelvicente511 9 років тому +3

    Great video! whats the bike at 5:40?

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Samuel Vicente I knew those bikes would be a success.
      I'm not sure, but i think the bikes are Triumphs from the early 70's. THX 1138 is the name of the movie where i found them..Thank you for your kind words. Cheers.

  • @fcsgfdp
    @fcsgfdp 9 років тому +1

    Muito bom este vídeo e esta observação... Só espero que isto não se torne em: Mais do mesmo... Porque cada vez se assemelham mais algumas construções, no entanto grandes peças de arte continuam a surgir, em menor escala mas estão lá. Já agora a que filme pertence a última cena do vídeo?

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Moisés Amado Obrigado. Quando falei em "mais do mesmo", estava a referir-me ao que aconteceu à maioria das motos de produção em massa entre o final dos anos 80 até hoje. No caso das Café Racers, acredito que não irá acontecer o mesmo, já que muitas das motos mais bonitas são produzidas em exclusividade por "pequenos" fabricantes, o que significa que irá sempre haver muita variedade e criatividade(Pelo menos assim o espero). O filme chama-se "THX 1138". Um abraço e obrigado por partilhar a sua opinião.

  • @VintageMotorcycles
    @VintageMotorcycles 6 років тому +1

    Brilhante! Você sintetizou tudo. As motos de desempenho perderam o charme. Todas parecem um Transformer. Cheias de adesivos e poluição visual. Ainda assim as Panigales 1199 e 1299 me encantam. E só. Obrigado pelo resgate histórico, principalmente da influência da Ducati 900 MHe. Aproveito e te convido para ver meu último vídeo "estilo" Racer TV sobre a nova Fat Bob 2018. Imagino que você não goste da moto, mas acho que vai gostar do vídeo. Rsrs. Abraço. Vintage

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  6 років тому +1

      Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Acabei de ver o seu video. Parabéns, Você disse tudo o que interessava saber. Tudo muito bem explicado. Tem razão, não é bem o meu estilo de moto, mas é sempre bom saber o que está acontecer com os novos modelos da HD. :) Um abraço.

  • @bikesmith
    @bikesmith 9 років тому +1

    I believe the 2 major factors were left out:
    An ageing population that no longer wants or needs a 200CV motorcycle and growing speed enforcement.
    And obviously, the economy.
    A new Spor bike, like the new R1, is worth close to €20.000, far to much for the average 20+ year old.
    A Cafe Racer is an inexpensive way to look "cool"
    Please notice that it is not just the Cafe Racer movement that's getting stronger, it is also the likes of Vespa Clubs and classic bikes, to name a few.
    Good video, though.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      Alex Ferreira I agree with everything you said my friend. Curiously, i also thought about the ageing population as an important cause.
      But this was not enough to start everything.
      What i was looking for, is the "Spark". The point that brought back the cafe racers.
      And in my opinion, was the Ducati MH 900 E, and the fact that in 2000 there was a General appetite for the retro look.
      Thank you for sharing your opinion. Abraço.

  • @Garagerat.
    @Garagerat. 9 років тому +1

    They are here to stay in my opinion...... Some manufactures should start making bikes that are simple, cheap, good engine, Small amount of electronics.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому +1

      TT GarageRat Hi Timo. I agree with you. Thank you for sharing your opinion. Cheers.

  • @norseman-ns5tq
    @norseman-ns5tq 9 років тому

    Its probably the younger generation appreciating them more due to the growing streetfighter scene. Since they share some resemblance in a lot of builds I've seen lately. Its like how the younger generation didn't recognize or appreciate the Nissan r34 skyline until fast and the furious came out lol. Just a thought

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      norseman4080 I respect your opinion, but i see Cafe Racers as something Genuine. From my experience with my little Honda Cb 125 Cafe racer, it is easy for anyone love a cafe racer bike.
      Even kids love Cafe Racers, without knowing what it is.
      Believe me. This is a genuine thing, and they really came to stay.
      Thank you for sharing your opinion. Cheers.

  • @sonnyf1213
    @sonnyf1213 Рік тому

    luv that norton in the beginning what yr is it?

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  Рік тому

      I am not sure. Probably a Norton Commando 850 from the 60s, with a featherbed frame.

  • @elamriti
    @elamriti 6 років тому +1

    iam going to make a beer racer

  • @FernandoCarreiroS
    @FernandoCarreiroS 9 років тому +2

    Amazing text. I choose to built it

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Fernando Carreiro Thank you Fernando. Um abraço.

  • @3011maciek
    @3011maciek 9 років тому +1

    simple is better
    greetings from Poland

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      +Kristo S. Indeed. Thanks for your comment. Cheers.

  • @deniscullis8518
    @deniscullis8518 4 роки тому

    Got the 900 triumph thruxton xxxden

  • @carljones8334
    @carljones8334 3 роки тому

    The journalist did not coin the term cafe racer i 1973. But now that people have heard it on youtube, the definition will stick.

  • @BurakDemirag
    @BurakDemirag 9 років тому +1

    Why don't you disable the embed code? There are people who wants to embed the movie in their sites or blogs.(For ex. me:) Regards

  • @robertbutts9835
    @robertbutts9835 6 років тому +1

    I am building mine

  • @antoninodefecondo8972
    @antoninodefecondo8972 3 роки тому

    I have a Thruxton 900

  • @mckean36
    @mckean36 9 років тому

    What are the last two bikes in the video?

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      mckean36 I knew those bikes would be a success.
      I'm not sure, but i think the bikes are Triumphs from the early 70's. THX 1138 is the name of the movie where i found them. Cheers.

  • @AndieBlack13
    @AndieBlack13 4 роки тому

    At 3:12 "...the general lines became more of the same..." This is because our motorcycles move thru an atmosphere...if the previous years style is un-aerodynamic, additional bodywork to cut the air will happen...sorry if it offends your eye...but aerodynamics are a constant, a fact, an immutable law of nature.

  • @alexanderbryanchoa6989
    @alexanderbryanchoa6989 3 роки тому

    1:20 I thought it was Ryan Fortnite F9. Haha

  • @frankfrommherz8942
    @frankfrommherz8942 7 років тому

    Nice Video! Does anybody know the name of that song? Any ideas? Thanks :)

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      Thanks. Sorry, not even me knows the name of this song. All i know, is that it is a chillout song. Cheers.

    • @frankfrommherz8942
      @frankfrommherz8942 7 років тому

      RACER TV
      Do you still own that sampler or that CD. I don't mind if you send me 20 albums that possibly could contain it I'd find out myself.
      Things like this happen quite seldom, but it will ALWAYS bother me not to know the song's name or to own it.

    • @frankfrommherz8942
      @frankfrommherz8942 6 років тому

      Hi! Any suggestions yet what kind of CD or Compilation contains that song? One year later I still want that song. Badly. :-D

  • @TheBrummiedoug
    @TheBrummiedoug 8 років тому +1

    I know that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' but some of those Ducati's look great. I was watching Jay Leno in his garage, and he said some regard the Ducati as a Harley that's gone through College! There's a very nice Ducati that had been in a barn for 20 years, and has been resurrected into a very nice 'Café Racer' by Rasio Motorcycles' in Back Street Heroes magazine (Oct 2015) www.rasio.cc Keep up your good work RACER TV

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      +TheBrummiedoug I agree with you. This ducati by Rasio Motorcycles is really beautiful. It's a shame not having more photographs available in their website. But thanks for your suggestion and for your comment. Cheers.

  • @luckycharms3504
    @luckycharms3504 9 років тому +1

    I'm currently trying to buy a bike to make it more cafe. a 1981 honda cx500

    • @luckycharms3504
      @luckycharms3504 9 років тому

      denver.craigslist.org/mcy/5152829497.html

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Rick Anderson Good luck my friend. Sometimes is better to invest a little more in the beginning, but getting a better bike. I like the CX, but it has some limitations for a cafe racer project. But that's just me thinking loud. :) Again, good luck. Cheers.

    • @luckycharms3504
      @luckycharms3504 9 років тому +2

      I agree with you completely, sadly, I'm ballin on a budget

  • @Typofinn
    @Typofinn 8 років тому

    where do you find this type.of music?????

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  8 років тому

      Well, sometimes i find them by luck, but most times is with hard work of research, and adapting the original songs to these videos. Cheers.

    • @frankfrommherz8942
      @frankfrommherz8942 7 років тому

      Hi! I instantly fell in love with that song. Could you help me along where to find / download / buy it? Thanks a lot

  • @Vindexi
    @Vindexi 7 років тому +1

    I wonder if in 15 years 80s Bikes will evolve to a biker subculture

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  7 років тому +1

      You may be right. We never know. Thank you for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @delandgixxer750
    @delandgixxer750 9 років тому +1

    If it was not for the Cafe Racers would the Super-sports be around today??? I think not!!!

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      delandgixxer750 You are probably right. But i also think that the existence of cafe racers were inevitable, and not by chance.It was the result of the first expression of will of the young bikers. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers.

  • @matteostocchero1488
    @matteostocchero1488 3 роки тому +1

    Cafe racers are simply beautiful. Something beautiful will never be outdated. Modern bikes look like mechanical insects, cafe racers look like women (and require the same looking after), that's why we love them

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  3 роки тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

    • @matteostocchero1488
      @matteostocchero1488 3 роки тому +1

      @@RACER_TV Thank you for the great job you do. Your videos are great. I never get tired of watching the beautiful bikes in your videos.

  • @rhari8567
    @rhari8567 Рік тому

    2023 : About 30,700,000 results

  • @Kumbanigash
    @Kumbanigash 9 років тому

    I told to you: Ducati has SOUL. Do you remember it?

  • @FernandoJFerreiraJr
    @FernandoJFerreiraJr 9 років тому +1

    Buy or built...what choice in Brasil? today? only builting...and with too much $$$

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Fernando J Ferreira Jr Olá Fernando. Compreendo-o perfeitamente. Mas às vezes quando o dinheiro é curto, não significa menos prazer na mota que conseguimos ter. É mais a questão de fazer as escolhas certas. Boa sorte. Um abraço.

    • @FernandoJFerreiraJr
      @FernandoJFerreiraJr 9 років тому +1

      RACER TV Isto mesmo. Meu sonho é customizar a moto que tenho, deixá-la a minha cara, mas nem loja especializada tem aqui. Procurei por um para lama de pneu traseiro parecido com a da Repsol e não achei em loja alguma..Mas só o prazer de acelerar e o som me dão muito prazer. Valeu pelo apoio e continuem os videos...

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Fernando J Ferreira Jr
      Eu compreendo que às vezes é dificil conseguir peças em algumas regiões. Mas graças à Internet, penso que não terá problemas em conseguir o que precisa. Tente no Ebay, e vai ver que tem lá muuuita coisa. Um abraço.

  • @charlespascua9740
    @charlespascua9740 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not an enthusiasts but I think cafe racer now should be elegant not fast

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  2 роки тому

      Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

  • @sethadam4266
    @sethadam4266 8 років тому

    There cheap until you rebuild the carbs, and suddenly the fix is more than the bike's value, they are problematic for a novice & old technology may be a challenge for a beginning rider. You see as many choppers on the road as you do cafe racers, far better to look at, than ride.

  • @mariocn.3747
    @mariocn.3747 9 років тому +1

    No Control Tractiong
    No Electrónica
    Only Racing.

    • @RACER_TV
      @RACER_TV  9 років тому

      Mario Copete Nuñez Precisely. Cheers.

    • @mariocn.3747
      @mariocn.3747 9 років тому +1

      Ever

  • @MrSprocket2u
    @MrSprocket2u 4 роки тому

    sport bikes you mean ,,,,,, real café racers started in the uk

  • @rahulthapa6382
    @rahulthapa6382 3 роки тому

    speak a little faster dude i just wanna sleep listening