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    November 10, 2020 4 Comments

    cafe vs brat

    Source: Return of Café Racers & Pipeburn

    Opposition of two Yamaha SR400

     

    THE differences Between these two motorcycle styles can be difficult to identify, this is what we will resolve in this article.

    At first, we will define these 2 Motorcycle types Then the differences.

     

    Motorcycle Cafe

    According to legend, the coffee motorcycle comes from the "Rockers" subculture in the 1960s.

    Due to the lack of sports and affordable motorcycles, bikers began to build their own racing motorcycles To roll coffee in coffee.

    coffee motorcycle is a version stripped And course of a standard motorcycle. The goal is to make driving more sporty, a neo -retro motorcycle.

     

    Let's take up the SR400 presented in Café Racer and Bratstyle at the start of the article. 

    SR400 Modification

     

    Basic changes are:

     

    • Disassembly of elements non-end (Deletion of unnecessary parts such as mudguards, plastics, fairness too imposing etc.)
    • Installation of a fork Race motorcycle aerodynamics. 
    • Installation of Bracelets handlebars Or clubman For a low driving position as on a sportswoman. 
    • Saddle change for a short model, single -seater with a hood
    • Performance improvement such as Cornet air filtersL'Sport exhaust And more for the less shy. 
    • Of the remote controls (footrest) for a position in adequacy with the handlebars. A sporting position. 
    • Opt for suspensions harder and/or shorter. 

     

    Here is the result on an old -fashioned SR400 by Orange boulevard:

    SR400 CAFE RACER

     

    Brastyle

     

    The term "brastyle" comes from Japan; A workshop in Tokyo is simply called BRAT STYLE.

    They had a typical way of personalizing motorcycles. This style has been copied worldwide and motorcycles were called "brastyle" Or "bras". 

    Our example SR400 and the modifications to be made:

    SR400 BRAT

     

    The motorcycle is stripped and lowered with a "cool" driving position. 

     

    Basic changes are:

    • Disassembly of elements non-end (Deletion of unnecessary parts such as mudguards, plastics, fairness too imposing etc.)
    • Installation of a Wide flat handlebar
    • Saddle change for A fine and flat saddle (or back on the back). 
    • Larger tires. 
    • THE exhaust are often replaced by cones. 
    • Opt for shorter suspensions

    The driving position is "sunk", no sporting pretension. 

     

    Differences between the Motorcycle Cafe and the Bratstyle. 

     

    1. The driving position

     

    The biggest difference is at the level of driving position.

    On one Motorcycle Cafe, you will have a more sporty driving position. The word "racer" takes on its full meaning. It's the Racer coffee style.

    The brastyle is the cool motorcycle, to chille

     

    2. The spirit linked to the type of personalization

     

    Even if a Motorcycle Cafe can be led to cool and a brastyle Trew in passes, these preparations are predestined by their characteristics and images that they reflect. 

     

    THE Café Racer could suit the biker lover of sportsmen who has settled down and wishes to personalize his motorcycle.

    Harley Cafe Racer

    Source: gumzcustommorcycle

     

    THE Motorcycle Cafe Recalls the race, the speed and the knees that rub the ground during the turns. 

    With this driving position, it makes you want to put the handle in the corner and attack. 

    SR400 Bratstyle

    SR400 DE GARAGE9, photo of Jean-Jacques Marchand, Source: Unpneudanslatombe

    THE brastyle Maybe the preparation adopted by a former owner of Roadster. He makes you want to walk, the beautiful landscapes and the wisdom. 

     

     

    3. The parts used

     

    In terms of the basic elements of the modifications, the parts used are different. 

     

    In terms of the basic elements of the modifications, the parts used are different. 

     

    Product / Type Motorcycle Cafe Brasyl
    Handlebar Bracelet / Clubman  Flat and right
    Saddle Single -seater Plate and fine biplace
    Footrest Remote controls Original model
    Suspensions Harder Shorter

      

     

    4. AGENS

     

    THE Brastyle is a style of motorcycle customization more contemporary, which started in the 2000s in Japan.

    THE Coffee motorcycle He is much older, originally from England (1960s), he has experienced several developments, several currents and fashion until today. 

     

     

    5. Regions

     

    THE Motorcycle Cafe and the brastyle It is UK/Europe vs Japan.

    These 2 types of preparation come from two different cultures, with different inspirations and goals.

    Today, with social networks, these barriers have disappeared and the impact on style is no longer as important.

     

     

     6. Notoriety

     

    Facing Motorcycle Cafe, THE brastyle is little known. It is a variant of preparation still little present and used in comparison with the Cafe Racer. 

    Most bikers know the cafees and know what it corresponds to. 

     

    Find out more about Café Racers and Bratstyles:

    You can see the style difference more precisely here by reading our articles devoted to its subjects: 

    Motorcycle Cafe

    Brastyle

     

     

     

    In conclusion:

    We have seen in detail the characteristic elements of the coffee and brastyles coffee.

    We can now clearly assert that these 2 types are different and not the same origins and vocations. 

    However, they have their qualities, their charms that everyone will appreciate according to these tastes

    And for polyamoureux, there is the crossing bratcafé to satisfy them. 

     

    4 Responses

    Didier FALCOMER
    Didier FALCOMER

    April 22, 2021

    Complet et interrompu votre article.
    Vous aviez précédemment évoqué ce sujet mais sur des modèles de plus grosses cylindrés.
    Je pense que d’autres évolutions naîtront encore dans l’avenir et la moto reste un support inépuisable de recherche artistique et philosophique.

    L’invitation à la balade et aux rencontres suffisent à cet épanouissement.

    Bien cordialement.

    FALCOMER
    FALCOMER

    April 21, 2021

    Très bien vos articles.

    Je suis moi-même amateur et je réalise actuellement un BRAT sur une base de YAMAHA SR 500 de 1981.

    Amateur d’anciennes a l’origine, j’affectionne les gros mono et j’apprécie ce modèle pour sa légèreté et maniabilité.

    La philosophie COOL est aussi la mienne pour des balades tranquilles dans la campagne Lotoise et ailleurs.

    J’ai déjà commandé des fournitures chez vous pour cette transformation.

    Bien amicalement.

    Roger DEBAR
    Roger DEBAR

    April 21, 2021

    Bonjour,comment faire un café racer en vue du prochain contrôle technique dont tout le monde parle,sûr qu’on voit sur les sites d’annonces des “prépas” faite un peu à l’arrache …..

    Dominique
    Dominique

    April 21, 2021

    Merci, article intéressant, détaillé et agréable.
    Le même sujet, concernant les 125cm3 un prochaine fois serait top 🙂👍.
    Merci à vous.

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