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the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« on: November 19, 2008, 11:30:45 AM »
Just wondering if anyone knows what is behind the sudden popularity of this look?  The trend seems to be exploding here in Seattle.
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 12:40:47 PM »
IMHO, it is a predictable snap-back from the chopper craze.
From hideous maximilism (choppers) to spare minimilism (cafe).
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 01:50:08 PM »
Frankly I'm surprised the industry hasn't picked up on it. I mean the last thing that looked like something I'd want to buy (assuming I could) was a GB500? Golden opportunity to sell some bikes being missed by the Japanese co's unless they just want to cede that portion of the market to Norton et al.



Edit: Freaking tripod... attached...Not a GB500 but you get the idea. Why not a Honda 4/twin that looks like this? I would soooo save my pennies for that...
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 01:59:42 PM »
IMHO best looking motorcycle being built today is the triumph thruxton
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 02:38:50 PM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on November 19, 2008, 01:59:42 PM
IMHO best looking motorcycle being built today is the triumph thruxton

I agree completely for a production bike fuzzybutt.

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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 02:40:47 PM »
how about the new ducati sport1000s?
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2008, 02:47:23 PM »
Quote from: texaninseattle on November 19, 2008, 02:40:47 PM
how about the new ducati sport1000s?






That is a fine looking motorcycle, in my opinion.
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2008, 02:50:33 PM »
maybe there will be some new tv shows from all this craze...like OCC
orange county cafe's ::)
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 03:56:40 PM »
I sure as hell hope not!
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2008, 04:35:01 PM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on November 19, 2008, 01:59:42 PM
IMHO best looking motorcycle being built today is the triumph thruxton

It's too bad that the bike is a dog...  Less power than our venerable CB750s!  My brother in law rode one on a test ride down at Barber's this year, and he said it has all the rattle and none of the torque of the original 60s and 70s Triumphs he had ridden.

It shure looks purdy though  :D

I sat on a Ducati Paul Smart and it didn't come close to fitting comfortably (then again, I'm 6'2...  ;D)
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2008, 04:39:55 PM »
i loved riding the bonnevilles and thruxton when i uncrated them. like em better than any of the other triumphs.
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2008, 04:45:15 PM »
I thoroughly enjoyed my foray into the world of the Street Triple...

70 to 90mph in about a second in 5th gear!  Whoo!
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 04:51:16 PM »
The Ducati sport classic is an amazing looking bike. I also love the speed triples. Too bad they are both out of my price range  :'( I used to like the thruxton but it just seems like it aint' got no soul behind it.

I doubt "cafe" bikes will ever get to the point of a TV show. Now the trendy old school bobbers, that may be a different story...



Edit: Also you avatar...
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 04:59:27 PM »
+1 for the speed triple...might just be my next purchase
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM »
You should re-title this thread:  "the cafe look-alike-craze of middle class suburban dwelling males who dislike rap music and know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2008, 06:33:17 PM »
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
You should re-title this thread:  "the cafe look-alike-craze of middle class suburban dwelling males who dislike rap music and know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
All 'cept the 18 to 30 part! 
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2008, 10:01:25 PM »
Quote from: fuzzybutt on November 19, 2008, 01:59:42 PM
IMHO best looking motorcycle being built today is the triumph thruxton

Love the Thruxton.  My brother has an 05 that we done some bolt on stuff too.  Airbox removal, predator exhaust jetted.  Bike is awsome fun to ride.  I like my 08 Speed Triple just alittle better though :)
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2008, 04:32:58 AM »
Quote from: Steve F on November 19, 2008, 06:33:17 PM
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
You should re-title this thread:  "the cafe look-alike-craze of middle class suburban dwelling males who dislike rap music and know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
All 'cept the 18 to 30 part! 
Yeah, and the rap part too....I am 42 and I like rap
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2008, 05:20:18 AM »
Only thing wrong with rap;been mis-classed as music!  Rock On
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2008, 06:01:54 AM »
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
You should re-title this thread:  "the cafe look-alike-craze of middle class suburban dwelling males who dislike rap music and know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.

I live out in the sticks...and, I decided not to buy myself a sportbike, but to build one, with suspension upgrades/mods and motor tweaks. Does that make my bike a look-a-like, or a real live cafe?
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #20 on: November 20, 2008, 09:25:11 AM »
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
  know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
I have been obsessed with the Isle of Man  for 50 years----PULeeese!

On another subject.
What are we going to do about "texaninseattle's Avatar ?

 
 
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #21 on: November 20, 2008, 10:18:13 AM »
Quote from: gerhed on November 20, 2008, 09:25:11 AM
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
  know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
I have been obsessed with the Isle of Man is for 50 years----PULeeese!

On another subject.
What are we going to do about "texaninseattle's Avatar ?

Take it out for a nice dinner? Buy it skimpy lingerie?
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #22 on: November 20, 2008, 10:51:48 AM »
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I live out in the sticks...and, I decided not to buy myself a sportbike, but to build one, with suspension upgrades/mods and motor tweaks. Does that make my bike a look-a-like, or a real live cafe?
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well i suppose if you did more than put on low bars and a bump seat then it could possibly be considered up for nomination for the chance to be a real cafe....one day
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« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2008, 10:56:25 AM »
Nice 7R but take a look at the Matchless G45.
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Re: the "Cafe" look-a-like craze
« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2008, 10:56:34 AM »
Quote from: gerhed on November 20, 2008, 09:25:11 AM
Quote from: jhasewhite on November 19, 2008, 05:59:05 PM
  know what the Isle of man TT is, ages 18-30."   :)  to be a little more specific.
I have been obsessed with the Isle of Man is for 50 years----PULeeese!

On another subject.
What are we going to do about "texaninseattle's Avatar ?

 
 


tell her to take those damn pants back off?
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