A Very Unique Piece of History

Since building the #038 Café, we’ve had “thumbs up” feedback from all corners of the world. There is no question that we created a bike reminiscent of a true café racer…simple in design, no frills and all business. But what even surprised us was the machine’s classic road hugging, adrenaline pumping performance coupled with its spectacular good looks.

With the encouragement of enthusiasts everywhere, we decided to produce a limited number of very special classic Norton Café bikes. We have committed to build a total of 12 Café bikes over the next two years. The new machine will incorporate many design elements from #038 but will be enhanced from the core up. Below are some of the highlights which promise to make this a spectacular machine with features and performance never seen on a vintage custom build... until now.

• Modified Commando frame
• Hand formed alloy body panels by Evan Wilcox
• Dual Brembo disc front end and single Brembo disc rear end
• Fuel injection designed by Jim Comstock
• Big bore, high compression Commando engine
• Brand new CNC machined head
• Belt drive
• Hydraulic clutch
• CNW big bore stainless exhaust system
• Unique rear sprocket that allows for easy gear changes
• All solid state electronics
• CNW rear sets
• CNW billet triple trees

These machines will be available with very few options but below are some of what we will offer:

• Electric start conversion
• Electronic instruments packages, single or dual
• Ride height options
• Handle bar options

We will build the Café in series of three, beginning January 2009. The last series of three will start production in January 2010. Each series will take approximately 6 months to complete.

The base cost will be $39,500.00. This price includes a donor / core Norton Commando. You can secure one of these rare beauties with a $5,000.00 deposit.

As these machines develop we will update this page with information.

Please contact us for more information.