V649HP-Kawasaki's new gravel runner

[kajj]

Originally Posted by OHjim

You're welcome. I thought I had remembered something about it, so I just had to look. Kind of made me wonder what the difference between a lurker and a stalker is though . . . .

Yea, I guess it is a thin line between the two of them.

[ultrasardine]

These ninja frames and two cylinder engines seem perfect to build a café racer (am i the only one seeing it?)

By the way, just saw the amazing work you did there! Congratulations

[donny662]

Originally Posted by ultrasardine

These ninja frames and two cylinder engines seem perfect to build a café racer (am i the only one seeing it?)

It doesn't have the double cradle frame and horizontal subframe of the classic-looking cafe racers, so I'm having a hard time picturing something other than a modern naked/streetfighter, but I'd be interested to see what you come up with.

[jdrocks]

Originally Posted by ultrasardine

These ninja frames and two cylinder engines seem perfect to build a café racer (am i the only one seeing it?)

By the way, just saw the amazing work you did there! Congratulations

thanks, this ptwin motor is simple and compact, easy to build around. if you want a little more performance, the ptwin in the LSL bike was dynoed at 87HP.

as far as cafe, i think you could do it with some thoughtful design. the 636 front with clipons would swap right in. rearsets are already available.

[jdrocks]

Originally Posted by donny662

...but I'd be interested to see what you come up with.

there has to be many more of these ptwin bike builds out there, i wish the builders would stop back in with a photo or two.

[ultrasardine]

Originally Posted by jdrocks

there has to be many more of these ptwin bike builds out there, i wish the builders would stop back in with a photo or two.

Couldn't find any café transformations, but found this sketch:

[jdrocks]

Originally Posted by ultrasardine

Couldn't find any café transformations, but found this sketch:

easy build, these bikes look great when they're not covered in plastic.

[Easy-Z]

It's tough to pull off a water cooled cafe. But that's just my opinion.

[jdrocks]

Originally Posted by Easy-Z

It's tough to pull off a water cooled cafe. But that's just my opinion.

good point...but i wouldn't mind taking that bike in the sketch for a little spin.

[2fast4u]

Is that a sketch ? Looks like a real bike to me. This would be a super easy build and it looks pretty cool.

[jdrocks]

Originally Posted by 2fast4u

Is that a sketch ? Looks like a real bike to me. This would be a super easy build and it looks pretty cool.

just a photochop made to look like a design study. still interesting.

[Easy-Z]

Originally Posted by jdrocks

good point...but i wouldn't mind taking that bike in the sketch for a little spin.

Yep. Light bikes are always more funner-er.

[ultrasardine]

Originally Posted by jdrocks

just a photochop made to look like a design study. still interesting.

Probably true... To be honest, looks prettier to me than the traditional café racers!

[JAFO]

Originally Posted by ultrasardine

Probably true... To be honest, looks prettier to me than the traditional café racers!

Seconded!!

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[jdrocks]

if you use this platform, the ptwin with either the Versys or ER6 frame, for a street bike build, the idea is to showcase that motor...don't hide it like is necessary with an offroad bias bike where you include protection, like bars and gravel guards.

that motor sitting in a minimalist frame is impressive, and it's hard to go wrong if you have a cohesive design concept.