Motor styles guide: cafe racer, scrambler, bobber etc ...

The terms used to recognize the different types of style motorcycle may seem barbaric for the uninitiated.

These are denominations attributed to a group of motorcycles according to their characteristics. 

Indeed, in the world of motorcycle customization, there are many families with styles, of the goals and Different philosophies. 

The common point between these different families of preparations is love of enthusiasts for the modification and theimprovement Motorcycles in order to have a unique style motorcycle.

Already among the family of motorcycles we have more distinct categories such as roadsters, sports, roads, trails, supermotards, customs ...

We classify personalized motorcycles with these criteria similar to standard motorcycles. The best known style of modified motorcycles is the CAFE RACER followed by scramble and the bobber. 

We will see and define these families so that others more or less known.

CAFE RACER

THE CAFE RACER is the best known type of preparation.

Some people associate or designate the term CAFE RACER To designate all personalized motorcycles. Because there is no term to designate a modified style motorcycle except the name of the family to which it is getting closer. (Unless you use the word: preparation). 

THE Cafe Racers drew their origin in the 1960s in England. The bikers began to modify their motorcycles to go for coffee in coffee (according to legend). This is how the term "Café Racer" was born. 

The driving style is rather sporty. 

Here is an example of Café Racer:

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THE CAFE RACER has precise characteristics that distinguish it. Here are the most changes notable: 

• Bracelet handlebars
• A fork head (front body)
• A single -seater bowl 
• Remote controls

 To this is added for the other parts of the motorcycle which can be modified to have a style motorcycle to your taste.

To find out more, here is an article to make a low budget racer coffee:

The guide to build a low -budget racer coffee - Remmotorcycle

If you are a follower of 125cc, here is the list of the best 125 Café Racer:

The best coffee racer 125 that you can buy in 2021 - Remmotorcycle

Scrambled it

THE scramble is an increasingly appreciated type of personalization which is dethroning the Racer coffee at the level of the popularity. 

Indeed, scrambled it, and above all, the Street scrambler, is easier to access in terms of driving and more versatile. 

THE scramble is a stripped -down motorcycle, planned for Mixed and off -road mixed use.

This type of style motorcycle developed from the 1960s. At that time, few different motorcycles were available for sale, this is how several friends decided to transform their little roadster into a more versatile motorcycle in order to ride On the paths. 

Here is an example of scrambler Triumph of an individual: 

THE scramble has precise characteristics that distinguish it. Here are the most important changes:

• Higher exhaust pipes
• Improved and raised suspensions
• A specific saddle
• The lights, the tank and other optimized accessories
• All-terrain or mixed tires

 To find out more about the scrambler, here is an article dedicated to the sujAnd: What is a scrambler?

And here are all the steps to make a scrambler preparation:

How to transform your motorcycle into a scrambler? - Remotorcycle

The Bobber

THE bobber is a motorcycle reduced to its simplest device. All the "useless" elements are deleted and the others are changed. 

The purpose of this type of preparation designed in the 1950s was the weight gain to increase performance. 

The bobber is above all A look and a special philosophy. 

On the handlebars of a bobber, we cruise, we look at the landscape and take advantage of the sound of the motorcycle. 

Here is an example of type bobber Zero Engineering :  

 THE bobber has precise characteristics that distinguish it. Here are the most notable changes: 

• A solo saddle
• Large tires
• Ray rims
• A Peanut or Wassell tank
• A low handlebar

And to go further: 

• A rigid framework
• A Springer fork

To better define the concept of Bobber, here is an article that will meet your expectations: What is a bobber? - Remotorcycle

Then here are the characteristics that differentiate the bobber from other motorcycles: 

What is a motorcycle a bobber? C control list - Remmotorcycle

For those who want to get started, here is the list of the best motorcycles to make a bobber: What is the motorcycle that makes the best bobber? The 7 Best Moto - Remmotorcycle

Finally, for those who prefer to buy a new motorcycle, this article is for you: 

The best new bobbers in 2021 - Remmotorcycle

Rather 125cc? Here is an article dedicated to the Bobber 125:

Roll in Bobber 125 - Remmotorcycle

Chopper

THE chopper, it is a well -known style motorcycle for several years. It's a bit of the version "extravagant"Bobber.

There are many different styles, rigid frames or oscillating arms, and motorcycles can be comfortable or difficult to drive. The important thing is that they are highly personalized and modified, and like snowflakes, there should not be two identical choppers. Finally, if the snowflakes could make smoking burnouts, of course.

Here is an example of a chopper rather sober Japanese way on Virago 250cc: 

THE chopper has precise characteristics that distinguish it. Here are the most notable changes:

• A large rim at the front
• A high handlebar
• Ray rims
• A Peanut or Wassell tank
• A very worked painting

And to go further: 

• A rigid framework
• A Springer fork

 We soon offer a full article on the chopper In order to bring you all the information you need. 

The Bratstyle

THE brasyl comes from Japan. He is associated with the name of the workshop that began to develop this style of motorcycle on their preparations. 

On the principle, it is a lowered motorcycle with a comfortable driving position. This type is ideal for road ballads. 

Here is an example of a brastyle Directed by an Englishman on the basis of TX650: 

The technical particularities that define the brastyle are as follows: 

• No superfluous elements (fairing, plastics, too large mudguards ...)
• A wide handlebar noted
• A fine and flat saddle 
• Reduced suspensions

To find out more about brastyle, here is an article devoted to the subject: What is a motorcycle brastyle? - Remotorcycle

And here is a tutorial to differentiate a brastyle and a CAFE RACER: 

What is the difference between a cafe racer and a stronghold? - Remotorcycle

 

The tracker

THE tracker Or street tracker comes from the competition and more precisely from the flat track. It is a motorcycle race made on earth oval where motorcycles slide at high speed in turns. 

Here is an example of a tracker on the basis of Yamaha:

THE flat tracker is characterized by use:

• A lighthouse plaque as on motocross
• A very wide handlebar
• A special shell and saddle (a bit like Racer coffee)
• Side plates

Here is a full article to find out more about the tracker:

What is a tracker? - Remotorcycle

The prepared trails

Here is a type of motorcycle that is recent is still little present on the roads, also called Scrambler ADV. 

They are also called them "Retro Rally" Or "Dakar Inspired".

It is a question of transforming all types of motorcycles for the adventure.

We are there on a prepared preparation than the scramble. Indeed, the goal is really the all-terrain either only a few dirt roads. 

Thus, it is not uncommon to see Harley Sportster Ready to make raids rallies.

Here is an example made by Roland Sands on one KTM 790 :

To have this type of preparation, here are the basic characteristics:

• Large volume tank
• high exhaust
• All-terrain tires
• Suitcase / SuitCase / Sacoche support
• Hand protector
• Headlight
• Longer shock absorbers and fork
• High boues

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The bagger

Basically, a bagger It is a light tourism motorcycle and then it left in peanuts ... 

For many owners of bagger, it is not possible to have the same motorcycle as everyone.

These customizations are often developed and aim to make the motorcycle very fluid, without forgetting the often bright colors that we find in many personalized baggers designs. 

Often the bagger has an engine preparation. Indeed, this type of customization is Perfect for riding long hours and long distances. 

Here is the F bomb’s t road glids:

In terms of changes, here are the most important elements of a prep bagger : 

• Engine preparation
• Very large rim before 
• "Fluid" suitcases
• profile mudguard
• Pneumatic suspensions
• Handlebar half-height
• Specific exhaust

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The Bratcafé

As the name suggests, "BRAT CAFE"or otherwise called"BRAT CAFE RACER" Or "BRAT RACER"is the combination a brastyle and a CAFE RACER.

THE BRAT CAFE uses atypical elements of these 2 variants motorcycle preparation to create them a news. 

The 2 most striking elements of these variants are the Bracelets handlebars and the saddle "bench" type. 

Here is a great achievement of Bratcafé Honda :

 The characteristics of bratcafé are as follows:

• Platform
• Low suspensions
• Handlebar or clubman handlebar
• Short exhaust
• Roundabout

To find out more and learn a little more about this type of preparation, here is a dedicated article:

What is a Brat cafe? - Remotorcycle

Custom muscle

THE Custom muscle (or muscle bike) or Sports custom is a type of preparation to make large sports customs like the Harley-Davidson V-Rod. 

Being considered too wise and flavorless for certain followers (🤷‍♂️) These large babies are dramatically prepared. 

This type of preparation requires large modifications and therefore a budget and adequacy skills.

The Russians of Box39 are specialized in this type of prep. Here is a very good example:

In terms of the characteristics of this type of preparation we find:

• Pneumatic suspensions
• Specific fairings (rear and front)
• A shoe (current)
• Large rims and tires
• A wide curved handlebar

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The chicano style

This type of preparation comes from culture Hispano-American and is the 2 -wheel version of the famous cars Low-Riders. 

THE chicano style is generally made on a Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe and has large modifications whose purpose is purely aesthetic. 

The style motorcycle is very flashy with chrome everywhere, a lively painting and imposing elements such as exhausts or handlebars. 

A fine example of Chicano style Seen on Pinterest:

Here are the characteristic elements of a Chicano style:

• Large multiple rays rims
• Pneumatic suspensions
• Very high handlebar
• Very long exhausts
• Long and low mudguard
• Flashy paint
• Chrome everywhere

It is also possible to see this type preparation with suitcases.

Our article on chicano style will soon be published.

The style club

THE style club, this is the type of preparation to optimize the performance of a harley or other custom.

Indeed, this style comes from the owners of customs grouped in a biker club who were looking for to improve their motorcycles to roll longer, faster and more efficiently motorcycles which are not planned for this purpose. 

This style was also democratized with the help of the series Son of anarchy.

To illustrate this category, here is a preparation carried out by Southeast Custom Cycles on one Dyna Street Bob:

Here are the basic elements of the appearance of a motorcycle Clubstyle :

• 2 in 1 exhaust
• High rear shock absorbers
• Improved engine performance
• Front fairing (often used)
• T-bar handlebar

Do you like this style? We have a full article on this subject: 

What is a style club? - Remotorcycle

The others

There are also several types of preparations which cannot be classified in the previous ones and which are still little present to define the codes of these or that the style is to be defined. 

Kerkus Style

In this category, we can put this CBX750 of Kerkus:

On the basis of a sportswoman from the 80s, this preparation has a driving position and a fairing in the manner of clubstyles and a specific rear shell. In addition, the motorcycle is lowered in the manner of brastyles.

The goal is to keep the look of this type of bike by adding originality. 

Restaurant

THE restaurant is a light preparation given on legendary bikes to optimize and make them reliable. 

Example of a Ténéré seen on Bikeexis: 

Often, electricity is improved, lighting also as well as brakes, shock absorbers, intake, instruments etc ...

The goal is to keep the motorcycle original look, the changes are subtle and aim to improve the life of the pilot. 

Madmax Style

It is a style of personalization that is inspired by motorcycles of postapocalyptic films and series. 

The goal is to have a utility motorcycle with a style "worn", "rats"And which can be done with recovery parts. 

There is no harm in recurrences as well as the use of leather, of rust, of grids and raw materials. 

This style is close to Rat's Bike. 

There are Café Racer, of the scramblers and even customs With this style. 

What is your favorite style?