Historically, the Café Racer look emerged in the 1960s from a special look for short-distance racing motorcycles practiced by young people, and the meeting points for these races were cafés (roadside diners).
Popular worldwide, the Café Racer style, also known as Scramblers, Brat, Retro, and Vintage, has also gained prominence and strength in Brazil. With a vintage look, low-displacement motorcycles can be restyled practically and at low cost. The term Café Racer has been widely discussed and seen by motorcyclists. The style emerged between the 1950s and 60s from young Britons who raced on English roads for fun, and the respective circuits began and ended at roadside cafes/diners. The motorcycles followed a pattern: they needed to be light to improve performance. Other characteristics included a simple seat, long tanks, and very short handlebars.
Based on this style, it is possible to customize various motorcycle frames, giving them the Café Racer look. With this in mind, Gilimoto developed a kit, consisting of a plastic tank, a fiberglass cover for painting, a seat in two stitching variations and two color options, and also a solo seat for the bench.
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In the photo, the motorcycle presented belongs to customer José Carlos, assembled for personal use.