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Yamaha XS750 Oxford Is A Custom Cafe Racer with Vintage Vibes

Instead of replacing XS750’s factory bodywork with his own counterparts, the project’s mastermind chose to work with what he had at hand.
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Jesse Meyer and bespoke motorcycles are like hot dogs and mustard – inseparable! As time went by, Minnesota’s gifted moto craftsman embarked on several custom ventures, some of which were documented on his Instagram profile. I’ll tell you what: let’s dive in for a thorough analysis of a ravishing masterpiece brewed in his humble garage back in 2017.

The project we’ll be looking at today revolves around a 1977 variant from Yamaha’s XS750 family. It is powered by a four-stroke DOHC inline-three fiend that hosts a solid displacement of 747cc and three Mikuni carbs with 34 mm (1.34 inches) throttle bodies.

At approximately 7,500 rpm, the air-cooled monstrosity is perfectly capable of producing up to 64 untamed ponies. This ruthless force is handed over to a shaft final drive by means of a five-speed transmission, leading to a respectable top speed of 106 mph (171 kph). Now, it’s quite safe to conclude that Yamaha’s 1977 XS750 was way ahead of its time.

Meyer’s one-off entity was nicknamed The Oxford. Its author kicked things off by removing the bike’s stock taillight unit and rear fender, while the subframe was shortened by six inches (15.24 cm). Next, the wizard went about chopping up the original tail section to fit onto XS750’s tweaked subframe.

Additionally, the aging engine was completely refurbished, receiving retuned carbs, a set of pod filters and a menacing three-into-one exhaust system that allows the mill to breathe with ease. The following step consisted of incorporating a full LED rear lighting kit into the modified tail and adjusting the front forks to level things out.

The Oxford’s front fender was trimmed to complement the new proportions and a pair of clip-on handlebars wearing Biltwell Recoil grips were also equipped. In between, we notice an aftermarket speedometer that keeps things clutter-free. To wrap it all up, the bodywork was enveloped in a graceful white base, joined by black decals on the gas tank, side panels and tail section.

Long story short, Jesse Meyer managed to create a magnificent showstopper that’ll leave just about any self-respecting rider lost for words!
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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