Photo: Mathias Wiese via Return of the Cafe Racers
After witnessing this majestic work of moto art, we’re certainly hoping to see more of Mathias Wiese’s magic in the future.
Today, we’ll be diving in for a thorough analysis of a staggering custom exploit brewed by a German artist. The project in question was crafted by an ambitious moto master named Mathias Wiese, who completed the meticulous customization process back in 2019. His venture revolves around a 1976 variant from Honda’s mighty CB550 range, and it does a fantastic job at demonstrating Wiese’s abilities!
The donor motorcycle is brought to life by a four-stroke inline-four powerplant with two valves per cylinder head and a displacement of 544 cc. This strong piece of air-cooled machinery will be more than happy to deliver as much as 50 hp at 8,500 rpm, while a solid torque output of up to 32 pound-feet (43 Nm) will be produced at approximately 7,400 revs.
A five-speed gearbox channels the engine’s oomph to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Ultimately, this state of affairs leads to a healthy top speed of 114 mph (183 kph). All things considered, it’s quite safe to say this bad boy is a force to be reckoned with.
Wiese kicked things off by treating CB550’s inline-four fiend to a selection of modern components that’ll have it perform like an absolute gem. Those include larger pistons, a Yoshi camshaft, a fresh clutch basket, as well as a CB650’s crankshaft and cylinders. Furthermore, the mill breathes a little more freely, thanks to a set of Keihin CR29 carburetors that wear velocity stacks.
As a result of the aforementioned tweaks, the air-cooled creature was blessed with a redline of no less than 10,500 rpm, while CB550’s top speed was increased to a generous 125 mph (201 kph). In terms of aesthetics, you will find an aftermarket fuel tank that looks the part, complemented by a tiny front fairing and a bespoke tail section.
Additionally, Mathias installed a pair of custom fenders and replaced the stock lighting items with state-of-the-art alternatives. At the front, the suspension setup was honored with top-shelf inverted forks, joined by dual Koni shock absorbers and a new swingarm on the opposite end. Finally, the bodywork was enveloped in a metallic blue finish with silver accents on the gas tank.
What are your thoughts on this whole shebang?
The donor motorcycle is brought to life by a four-stroke inline-four powerplant with two valves per cylinder head and a displacement of 544 cc. This strong piece of air-cooled machinery will be more than happy to deliver as much as 50 hp at 8,500 rpm, while a solid torque output of up to 32 pound-feet (43 Nm) will be produced at approximately 7,400 revs.
A five-speed gearbox channels the engine’s oomph to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a chain final drive. Ultimately, this state of affairs leads to a healthy top speed of 114 mph (183 kph). All things considered, it’s quite safe to say this bad boy is a force to be reckoned with.
Wiese kicked things off by treating CB550’s inline-four fiend to a selection of modern components that’ll have it perform like an absolute gem. Those include larger pistons, a Yoshi camshaft, a fresh clutch basket, as well as a CB650’s crankshaft and cylinders. Furthermore, the mill breathes a little more freely, thanks to a set of Keihin CR29 carburetors that wear velocity stacks.
As a result of the aforementioned tweaks, the air-cooled creature was blessed with a redline of no less than 10,500 rpm, while CB550’s top speed was increased to a generous 125 mph (201 kph). In terms of aesthetics, you will find an aftermarket fuel tank that looks the part, complemented by a tiny front fairing and a bespoke tail section.
Additionally, Mathias installed a pair of custom fenders and replaced the stock lighting items with state-of-the-art alternatives. At the front, the suspension setup was honored with top-shelf inverted forks, joined by dual Koni shock absorbers and a new swingarm on the opposite end. Finally, the bodywork was enveloped in a metallic blue finish with silver accents on the gas tank.
What are your thoughts on this whole shebang?
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