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Powertrain upgrades, improved suspension, and bespoke bodywork: Kaffeemaschine's fiend has it all.
Several years ago, a motorcycle enthusiast named Axel Budde founded Kaffemaschine in the German city of Hamburg. Looking at this crew’s bespoke undertakings, there's absolutely no shortage of sensational creatures, and the bike you see here makes no exception. Let’s take a minute to examine what this sexy thing is made of.
The donor for this incredible venture was a 1984 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III. Mandello del Lario’s beast carries an air-cooled V-twin powerplant within its steel double cradle frame boasting four valves and a sizeable displacement of 844cc. It delivers as much as 81 hp at approximately 7,600 rpm and a torque output of up to 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. The engine's force is fed to a shaft final drive via a five-speed transmission, enabling the two-wheeled stallion to reach a healthy top speed of no less than 133 mph (214 kph). This bad boy was certainly a force to be reckoned with during the ‘80s.
As for Kaffeemaschine’s unique showstopper, the specialists began by discarding the original telescopic forks. In their stead, Budde’s team installed higher-spec alternatives hailing from a Yamaha R6, while rear suspension duties are handled by a pair of Wilbers shock absorbers. Additionally, they removed the cast wheels to make room for laced counterparts wearing top-grade Brembo brakes on both ends.
In terms of cosmetics, the machine received a fresh outfit that manages to look truly spectacular. The custom bodywork consists of a slim gas tank and a retro-style front fairing, a flawless tail section, and one neat fender hugging the front tire. Furthermore, the electrics have been overhauled using a lithium-ion battery and modern wiring components.
You will spot Motogadget’s unmistakable Chronoclassic gauge adorning the cockpit, along with bar-end turn signals from Kellerman’s catalog. Last but not least, the Moto Guzzi V-twin mill was thoroughly refurbished, receiving new pistons, a rebuilt crankshaft, and a modified clutch setup. To round it all out, Axel Budde’s gifted moto architects also revised the gearbox.
The donor for this incredible venture was a 1984 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III. Mandello del Lario’s beast carries an air-cooled V-twin powerplant within its steel double cradle frame boasting four valves and a sizeable displacement of 844cc. It delivers as much as 81 hp at approximately 7,600 rpm and a torque output of up to 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) at 6,500 rpm. The engine's force is fed to a shaft final drive via a five-speed transmission, enabling the two-wheeled stallion to reach a healthy top speed of no less than 133 mph (214 kph). This bad boy was certainly a force to be reckoned with during the ‘80s.
As for Kaffeemaschine’s unique showstopper, the specialists began by discarding the original telescopic forks. In their stead, Budde’s team installed higher-spec alternatives hailing from a Yamaha R6, while rear suspension duties are handled by a pair of Wilbers shock absorbers. Additionally, they removed the cast wheels to make room for laced counterparts wearing top-grade Brembo brakes on both ends.
In terms of cosmetics, the machine received a fresh outfit that manages to look truly spectacular. The custom bodywork consists of a slim gas tank and a retro-style front fairing, a flawless tail section, and one neat fender hugging the front tire. Furthermore, the electrics have been overhauled using a lithium-ion battery and modern wiring components.
You will spot Motogadget’s unmistakable Chronoclassic gauge adorning the cockpit, along with bar-end turn signals from Kellerman’s catalog. Last but not least, the Moto Guzzi V-twin mill was thoroughly refurbished, receiving new pistons, a rebuilt crankshaft, and a modified clutch setup. To round it all out, Axel Budde’s gifted moto architects also revised the gearbox.
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