A focus on cafe style and high-performance riding
Among the various custom styles such as trackers, bobbers, and choppers, the cafe racer style remains popular. This time, the long-established SR custom shop Orange Boulevard has created a motorcycle that has the silhouette of a cafe racer, which is the specialty of the shop, but is more racy.
This machine retains a lot of its original look, and the fuel tank, which is the key to the styling, is genuine. The frame is also used without any processing, so the overall SR look is strong. In addition, aluminum parts are used extensively, including the front and rear fenders, and combined with the blacked-out front and rear rims, it has a heavy and classic look.
On the other hand, when you look at the riding, it's like a completely different thing. The engine has been souped up to 510cc, and the torque has been improved by installing OMC Heavy Flight wheel weights, and the suspension has been combined with 18-inch Excel rims front and rear and Ohlins suspension to improve cornering performance! The intake and exhaust are equipped with the shop's pride and joy, the OMC VPSS muffler, and an FCR carburetor are used throughout, resulting in extensive customization that takes driving performance to a whole new level compared to the original.
This SR retains the atmosphere of the original while still allowing you to enjoy high-performance driving. This is the perfect motorcycle for those who want to enjoy driving while still maintaining the SR-like looks.
Detail
The headlights are made by Cibie, a long-established French lighting manufacturer, and their classical form matches perfectly with the SR.
The switches are genuine, so operability remains the same, but the combination of Magura pipe handlebars and Daytona classic meter gives it a classic feel.
The fuel tank has been repainted gunmetal, which, combined with the aluminum and black body, creates a heavy-duty image.
The seat is a Boa Ace Mark 1. It is mounted perfectly along the frame, and the sense of unity without any modification of the seat rails is impressive.
The OMC VPSS exhaust system has a tapered silencer that gives it a racing feel. By removing the inner silencer, it becomes a racing specification, and its performance is guaranteed.
The footpeg, a must-have for the cafe style, is made by Bore Ace. It is a masterpiece that combines performance and proven track record and has been used on many Cafe SR models.
The front and rear rims are blacked out to create a taut suspension. The Ohlins suspension is tankless to provide a classic look along with excellent riding performance.
The ETC and electrical components are compactly placed under the seat, creating a light and racy atmosphere.
Custom Spec.
| Exhaust System | OMC VPSS Exhaust System |
|---|---|
| Carburetor | FCRφ35/OMC Aluminum Insulator / Bito R&D Aluminum Long Funnel (100mm Long) |
| Headlights | Cibie |
| Tail Lamp | WM Lucas Type |
| Turn signal | Small Turn Signal |
| Handlebar | Magura Pipe Handlebar/Top Bridge Daytona Top Bridge |
| Mirror | Baren TT Mirror |
| Mirror | Craftsman Morphing Mirror |
| Speedometer | Daytona Classic Meter |
| Tachometer | Daytona Classic Meter |
| Front Brake Caliper | Brembo 4 pot |
| F Disc Rotor | Sunstar φ320 rotor |
| Front Brake Hose | Proto Stainless Steel Mesh Hose |
| Seat | Bore Ace Mark 1 |
| Footpeg | Bore Ace Footpeg |
| Front Fender | WM Aluminum Fender |
| Rear Fender | WM Short Aluminum Fender |
| Rear Suspension | Ohlins (without Tank)/Excel Rims (Black Anodized) |
| Piston | Wiseco |
| Crank | OMC Crank/ARP Stud Bolt/OMC Heavy Flywheel Weights |
Reporting Cooperation: Orange Boulevard
Photo: Inoue Text: Nobuaki Ogawa
*This article was re-edited from the September 22, 2017 article.
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