Topic: Brats or Cafe ??

[754]

Which do you prefer?
 And Why?

 Man, when I dont want a poll it pops up, when I want it , it does not.....

[bikerbart]

cafe.Generally they are built to perform better,Brat looks cool but....

[Brown Bomber]

Cafe`

[Jordan]

Brats with kraut and a good pilsner

[Retro Rocket]

cafe.Generally they are built to perform better,Brat looks cool but....

I don't think so, i have seen plenty with 16 inch wheels and lowered fronts and they Won't handle better like that and just adding clubmans and maybe a glass tank and rearsets won't make them handle any better either. Cafe's are like arseholes, everyone has one and for that reason alone i wouldn't own one, i like to be a little different....

Mick

[jneuf]

Definitely prefer the brat style....something about cafe'd bikes just doesn't do it for me...something about the knee dented tanks and fibreglass seats...

Anyhow, I think prefer more stockish looking bikes to either...but to each his own!

[BruceDeuce]

I love the knee dented tank. But dont like cheap hot dogs. lol

[bikerbart]

I am speaking for myself and my buddies who build cafe's,we try and upgrade the suspension,more power,modern parts when applicable(tires,bearings,oil etc)And though I kinda like the look of 16 inchers,I wouldnt do it.less weight as well.

[754]

 Brat for me...

[seanbarney41]

if it works good, it looks good...

[Scott S]

 I've had both. Both built on XS650's.
 The cafe' was beautiful. I would literally stop in the garage and stare at it. The wasp-like lines. The impression of improved handling with the Clubmans and the seating position.
 But it was a pain in  the neck on long rides. Literally.
 The Brat bike was much more comfortable. It was at least as fast or faster since it was so stripped down.
 I ended up selling them both earlier this year. Now I ride a CB500 and I'm working on a stock restoration of a '75 XS650B.
 Build what you like.

[damagedduck]

not to sound like a dill hole,but whats the differance?i see cafe this,brats this,new to this cafe/brats thing, =thanks chuck

[bikerbart]

any bike is better than no Bike. :)Those XS' are great,nice job.

[BeSeeingYou]

I've had both. Both built on XS650's.
 The cafe' was beautiful. I would literally stop in the garage and stare at it. The wasp-like lines. The impression of improved handling with the Clubmans and the seating position.
 But it was a pain in  the neck on long rides. Literally.
 The Brat bike was much more comfortable. It was at least as fast or faster since it was so stripped down.
 I ended up selling them both earlier this year. Now I ride a CB500 and I'm working on a stock restoration of a '75 XS650B.
 Build what you like.

I really like the look of this bike.  Now you have me looking for an XS750 tank for my 79 XS650.  The XS650 Specials always looked a bit heavy in the rear and you have effectively stretched out the look of the bike.

[BlindJoe]

I have no preference really, any style of bike that appears to be well thought out and well executed, in addition to having a healthy balance of form and function, will get my adoration.