The Hound: XJR1200 Cafe Racer
Mon, 20 Feb 2012
Not sure if I've ever seen an XJR given the Cafe Racer treatment? Well, until now that is.
Created by Italian motorcycle builders, Emporio Elaborazioni, 'The Hound' is based on an XJR1200. They've done a great job transforming a big beefy muscle bike into a stubby Cafe Racer.
The seat's from a Manx Norton, the tank from a Ducati Imola. Twin Öhlins piggyback shocks give a nod to on-track performance, while the whisky flask tucked away in the seat and the 13mm spanner folding the tank in place are more than just a cheeky nod to the hedonistic lifestyle of racing past.
Check out the hi-res pics below.
By Ben Cope
See also: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Pre-Test, Ducati Recalls Monster and Hypermotard Models for Fuel Line Flaws, Effenbert-Liberty Racing Tests Ducati 1199 Panigale Superstock Race Bike.