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Porsche · 23 June 2010, 10:06 AM

Hi Guys, thought you may find this interesting. BTW, Bike EXIF is great (no affiliation)

Kawasaki Z1000 cafe racer
Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT

In the 70s and 80s, Georges Martin was one of Europe’s most prolific frame and component manufacturers. Based in Les Sables-d’Olonne, a picturesque seaside town in western France, he built almost 6,000 frames for custom and racing motorcycles. He’s still an iconic figure on the continental scene, and this new café racer is a tribute to his skills. It was built by Alan Bernard of Santiago Chopper in Tampa, Florida, using an original 70s Martin frame. Back in the day, Martin-framed bikes were usually powered by uprated Kawasaki, Honda or Suzuki engines, and Bernard has stayed true to from by choosing a Kawasaki Z1000 motor. The front end, swingarm and 17” wheels are from a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R, while the seat is a Benelli item. Bernard has replicated the squared-off, chunky look of an original Martin tank, but the Breitling-themed paint is a distinctly modern touch—Bernard has built a motorcycle in the past for the owner of the Swiss watchmaker brand. [Spotted on Rocket Garage. With thanks to Erick Runyon of Choppershotz.]
Photographer’s note: These images were shot with a Nikon D3, with 700-200 F2.8VR and 27-80 F2.8 lenses. The shots were lit with the Nikon CLS lighting system (consisting of one SU800, two SB800s and four SB600s. No Pocket Wizards or Radio Poppers were used during the shoot.

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1. Kawasaki H1 Mach III 500
2. Moto Guzzi cafe racer

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RLXSTR · 28 July 2010, 05:40 AM

Love the retro styling of this bike. Reviewed it last week and this is the type of bike that commands attention...without trying too hard.

Rogue884 · 1 August 2010, 09:56 AM

That is so wrong on so many levels. A Kawasaki Cafe Racer sponsored by Breitling, it should be a Norton, BSA, or Triumph....oh the humanity

It is cool as hell though

rpryan55 · 1 August 2010, 10:56 PM

A beauty, that's for sure. But I have to agree with Christopher - wrong on so many levels for Breitling to partner with Kawasaki......

23 June 2010, 10:06 AM	#1
Porsche 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,985	Breitling Kawasaki Cafe Racer Hi Guys, thought you may find this interesting. BTW, Bike EXIF is great (no affiliation) Kawasaki Z1000 cafe racer Posted: 22 Jun 2010 10:30 AM PDT In the 70s and 80s, Georges Martin was one of Europe’s most prolific frame and component manufacturers. Based in Les Sables-d’Olonne, a picturesque seaside town in western France, he built almost 6,000 frames for custom and racing motorcycles. He’s still an iconic figure on the continental scene, and this new café racer is a tribute to his skills. It was built by Alan Bernard of Santiago Chopper in Tampa, Florida, using an original 70s Martin frame. Back in the day, Martin-framed bikes were usually powered by uprated Kawasaki, Honda or Suzuki engines, and Bernard has stayed true to from by choosing a Kawasaki Z1000 motor. The front end, swingarm and 17” wheels are from a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R, while the seat is a Benelli item. Bernard has replicated the squared-off, chunky look of an original Martin tank, but the Breitling-themed paint is a distinctly modern touch—Bernard has built a motorcycle in the past for the owner of the Swiss watchmaker brand. [Spotted on Rocket Garage. With thanks to Erick Runyon of Choppershotz.] Photographer’s note: These images were shot with a Nikon D3, with 700-200 F2.8VR and 27-80 F2.8 lenses. The shots were lit with the Nikon CLS lighting system (consisting of one SU800, two SB800s and four SB600s. No Pocket Wizards or Radio Poppers were used during the shoot. Kawasaki Z1000 cafe racer is a post from Bike EXIF. Brought to you by Vitesse Moto. See also: 1. Kawasaki H1 Mach III 500 2. Moto Guzzi cafe racer You are subscribed to email updates from Bike EXIF Daily Update __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

28 July 2010, 05:40 AM	#2
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Love the retro styling of this bike. Reviewed it last week and this is the type of bike that commands attention...without trying too hard. __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

1 August 2010, 09:56 AM	#3
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	That is so wrong on so many levels. A Kawasaki Cafe Racer sponsored by Breitling, it should be a Norton, BSA, or Triumph....oh the humanity It is cool as hell though __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

1 August 2010, 10:56 PM	#4
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	A beauty, that's for sure. But I have to agree with Christopher - wrong on so many levels for Breitling to partner with Kawasaki...... __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

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