What do you guys think of this?

[droog]

I agree with a lot of what has been said about 'cafe racer' projects and how they often create a worse looking, worse perfoming bike than stock - so what is the point etc?

I've always been a fan of the Hornet - and I think this Hornet subframe kit compliments rather than detracts from the bikes looks - what do you guys think?

https://i.ibb.co/pXfkqK1/wimoto-honda-cb600f-pc34-pc36-hornet-subframe-kit.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/QvJwgx8/wimoto-honda-cb600f-pc34-pc36-hornet-subframe-kit3.jpg

[WD Forte]

Looks bent to me......... jus sayin'
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[A100man]

Looks OK, quite cool in fact but where do you plan to fix the number plate and rear light?

Say 'the swinging arm' and I'll come round and punch you hard on the nose.
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[pepperami]

It’s not so bad, nearly?

Do not put the number plate on the side or the swinging arm or I will provide Mr A100 with a bat !
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[stinkwheel]

Looks cool but I suspect a fair way from being finished/road legal. I'm assuming the picture is just a mock-up to show the subframe.

Seat unit looks like it's just balanced on top, which will be handy because it'll be easy to grab next time they're on the way past to put the bins out.

It would probably look well with a ducati monster seat unit/tailpiece.
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[chickenstrip]

I don't get it. It's just a Hornet with the tail unit removed, and a cheap nasty seat tacked on.
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[martin734]

How long before the constant pelting of stones, water and other crap wrecks that rear shock and various other bits behind it?
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[Moxey]

Doesn't do it for me, especially not on a hornet 900 (I loathed mine compared to Fazer 1000).
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Probably OK if you're the sort that washes the bike after every ride. Not much room to put my topbox and throwovers.
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[MarJay]

I've seen better cafe racers. It would be better with a retro Thruxton style half fairing.

The greatest looking cafe racer is still the Ducati Sportclassic Paul Smart rep, and really not many have approached that in terms of style.

I feel it's a bit bandwagon-y. I dislike things that are bandwagon-y.
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[Zen Dog]

It looks pretty cool to be honest, Hornets always seemed a bit "bleh" so I've got no objection to improving them. Looks like something Ogri would ride.

Will look a lot less cool once you've fitted a number plate and a set of indicators that don't get melted by the pipes. And a rear hugger if you've got any sense.

You're not messing with the essential mechanics though, so could be a lot worse.
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