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Cafe Racer

A cafe racer is a stripped-down motorcycle style with low handlebars, a solo seat, and minimal bodywork.

[VERIFY] What is a cafe racer? A cafe racer is a stripped-down motorcycle style built around low handlebars, a solo seat, and minimal bodywork — the look of a bike set up for short, fast runs between stops. The style began as a modification culture and is now also sold from the factory, so a cafe racer today may be a custom build or a stock model styled to match. Details of the style's history and its regional variations vary by source.