Photo: Christian Motzek via Pipeburn
Most custom projects start with a clear plan and at least one sketch or rendering of what the end result will look like. Still, builders will sometimes opt for a freestyle approach to keep things interesting, and that’s how the stunning cafe racer shown above was created. It is the work of Thomas Lambert over at Elemental Custom Cycles in Germany, a man who clearly knows how to build an amazing one-off.
He started with a Honda CB750 Bol d’Or from 1982, quickly taking it apart and replacing its stock subframe with a bespoke unit made from scratch. The following step saw Thomas sourcing the fuel tank of an old Suzuki, which was then adjusted in order to fit the CB750. Once that was done, his attention moved northward to the motorcycle’s suspension.
Gone are the outdated conventional forks that came from the factory, making room for a Japanese superbike’s upside-down modules and a billet aluminum top clamp. Front-end stopping power is now generated by six-piston Tokico calipers and wave-style EBC discs, worn by a 17-inch wheel enveloped in Michelin rubber. This three-spoke hoop came from a Suzuki GSX-R, along with its swingarm and matching rear wheel.
An EBC brake rotor and Michelin tire made their way onto the Honda’s rear end, as well, but what really grabs our attention in that area is the new suspension setup. Thomas installed two Yamaha R1 piggyback shocks right next to each other, using tailor-made mounts to fit them in place. It’s an unusual arrangement, for sure, one which sets this custom CB apart from all the others.
Our protagonist turned back to the bodywork once the chassis work was done, first topping off the gas tank with a pop-up filler cap, LED warning lights, and a digital Motoscope Mini dash from Motogadget. Then, he came up with a cafe-style fiberglass tail section and placed it atop the subframe together with a solo black leather seat. An LED lighting strip was incorporated into the rearmost portion of the frame tubing.
Right beneath it is a CNC-machined license plate holder, and then you’ve got all the snazzy equipment fitted at the front. A custom fender lives in between the forks down low, while a premium LED headlight keeps the way ahead brightly illuminated after dark. The cockpit area is home to LSL clip-ons kitted with adjustable control levers, bar-end turn signals, and aftermarket grips.
In the powertrain department, Elemental Custom Cycles performed a complete rebuild before adding some fresh respiratory bits. High-grade pod filters are now present on the intake side of things, accompanied by a handmade stainless-steel exhaust that ends in a LeoVince muffler. As for the specimen’s color scheme, it is a terrific mixture of red and black done in various finishes.
Gone are the outdated conventional forks that came from the factory, making room for a Japanese superbike’s upside-down modules and a billet aluminum top clamp. Front-end stopping power is now generated by six-piston Tokico calipers and wave-style EBC discs, worn by a 17-inch wheel enveloped in Michelin rubber. This three-spoke hoop came from a Suzuki GSX-R, along with its swingarm and matching rear wheel.
An EBC brake rotor and Michelin tire made their way onto the Honda’s rear end, as well, but what really grabs our attention in that area is the new suspension setup. Thomas installed two Yamaha R1 piggyback shocks right next to each other, using tailor-made mounts to fit them in place. It’s an unusual arrangement, for sure, one which sets this custom CB apart from all the others.
Our protagonist turned back to the bodywork once the chassis work was done, first topping off the gas tank with a pop-up filler cap, LED warning lights, and a digital Motoscope Mini dash from Motogadget. Then, he came up with a cafe-style fiberglass tail section and placed it atop the subframe together with a solo black leather seat. An LED lighting strip was incorporated into the rearmost portion of the frame tubing.
Right beneath it is a CNC-machined license plate holder, and then you’ve got all the snazzy equipment fitted at the front. A custom fender lives in between the forks down low, while a premium LED headlight keeps the way ahead brightly illuminated after dark. The cockpit area is home to LSL clip-ons kitted with adjustable control levers, bar-end turn signals, and aftermarket grips.
In the powertrain department, Elemental Custom Cycles performed a complete rebuild before adding some fresh respiratory bits. High-grade pod filters are now present on the intake side of things, accompanied by a handmade stainless-steel exhaust that ends in a LeoVince muffler. As for the specimen’s color scheme, it is a terrific mixture of red and black done in various finishes.
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