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The original Cafe Racers were motorcycles modified for speed and good handling and were raced from cafes on the British motorways. Chifely ridden by the ‘Rockers’ subculture, these iconic bikes are distinctive with their stripped back, utalitarian features as well as being built for speed and agility. The Air Powered Cafe Racer will combine the same aspects of the original with the ecofriendly Engine Air engine.


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The geometry of the Cafe Racer mimics that of the Grand Prix bikes of that era, with body work and controls set up for speed and good handling rather than comfort. The motorcycle should be lean and light and handle road surfaces well. The rake angle should be lower for better handling.

Rake: 25.5 degrees

Seat Height: 813mm F. Suspension Travel: 115mm

R. Suspension Travel: 100mm

Rear tyre: 180/55 X 17"

Front tyre: 120/70 X 17"

R. Wheel: 5.50 x 17”

F. Wheel: 3.50 x 17”

Geometry based off Norton Commando 961 Cafe Racer http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/bikes/Norton%20Commando%20961%20Cafe%20Racer/

Dry Weight : 138kg Trail :99mm

Wheelbase : 1420mm

Samuel Nikolsky - ECOMOTO


The riding position of the Cafe racer is similar to that of a racing bike, with the clip on handle bars and rear set footrests the riders body is more streamlined and aerodynamic, however this position is uncomfortable for longer rides. The riders legs are higher for greater ground clearance when cornering. As the handles and footrests are adjustable, changes can be made to accomodate various sized riders on the same bike.

95th %

5th %

Body to Vertical Body to Thigh Thigh to Calf Calf to Foot

50 75 50 90

degrees

Samuel Nikolsky

40 60 70 102

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EngineAir 9 Piston Engine (6 piston engine shown)

Luxfer Cylinder LCX SL Super-lightweight SCBA L65R Rearset footrests Clip-on handle bars Air pressure gauge Round vintage-style headlamp Cast tank badge Lightweight Aluminium tank/cylinder cover Needs to reach 100mph/160km/h Agile and fast OEM Parts: Wheels/tyres Brakes/calipers/discs Front forks Rear shock Clip-on handles Rearset footrests Air tank

Samuel Nikolsky - ECOMOTO


Samuel Nikolsky - ECOMOTO


Samuel Nikolsky - ECOMOTO


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