The Honda Transalp 600 Cafe Racer / Bratcafe d'Esteban

Motorcycle brand: Honda

Motorcycle model: Transalp 600

Motorcycle year: 1996

Tell us your story with this preparation (why this style? Why this model? ...)

I am 20 years old, I started the motorcycle at 19 years old. My father had a 1996 Transalp 600, he ended up giving it to me. I wanted a motorcycle with a Racer coffee style, the problem, I had no money. So I said to myself, since I have no money, instead of buying one, I'm going to build one with what I have. This is the story that gave birth to this project. So I end up with my Racer coffee for less than 2000 euros and it's pretty funny to see people's heads when they ask me what motorcycle it is and that I answer them that it is a Honda Transalp. I gave her a little facelift is cool PS: it is my very first motorcycle project of course it is far from perfect. You have to be wrong to learn.

Here is a photo of the original model: 

Laid bare:

What changes have you made to your motorcycle?

- Modification of the frame:

- Installation of the rear loop: 

- Adaptation of the cooling system

- Adaptation of the electrical system

- The handlebars are original (it is just returned)

- Installation of a VT500 tank:

- Custom saddle with a saddle background made of fiberglass (molded on the frame directly): 

- Cornet implementation

- Synchronization of carburetors

- New chain kit

- Paint of the frame:

- tank painting:

- Restoration of the original suspension:

- Installation of new products: lighthouse, front indicators, rear loop, handle, exhaust, counter, flashing central ...

Have you used remmotorcycle parts? If so why ?

- Rear buckle with integrated LED strip

- Disci exhaust 

- Handles 

- Central flashes LED 

- Flashy 

- LED lighthouse 

- Headlight 

- Digital cable counter 

- Handlebar rear view mirror

Here is the final result:

Remmotorcycle's little word:

Bravo Esteban for this project! 

Indeed made a Racer / Bratcafé coffee on a transalp is an original project and the result is successful! The dimensions and the forms are harmonious and the marriage of the green tank and the Camel saddle is at the top!