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florence:
I'm not criticising this bike, just hoping someone who knows more than me about cafe racers can educate me and tell me why things like this attract such high prices?  It makes me tempted to convert my bike.  Perhaps there is something I'm missing?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB550F-Super-Sport-1976-Cafe-Racer-Brat/333626290241

Woodside:
 I suppose its very much in fashion
And will buy you a life style / look with very little effort ..

philward:
But do they sell them for those prices?

Nurse Julie:
That's very similar to my 550/4 Mongrel Florence.
And to be honest, mine cost about £3500 to build from scratch, including full engine rebuild, and that's with Trig doing all the work which cost me nothing. I would probably want the same or similar price as the one advertised if I were to sell mine, its not actually worth that of course being a one off but Mongrels / cafès/ brats/ bobber etc never are but if done correctly they can make good money. Mine is 100% better than the one for sale, that's for sure. Not everyone can build a bike so for those that want something different, it's the only way to own one.


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Bryanj:
All i can say is good job it dont need mot!

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