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The Yamaha Virago is a becoming more and more popular as a base bike for café racers. Despite the odd lines of the original machine, it can be turned into something beautiful. And one of the best parts of the Virago is the powerful V-twin engine. Good for us is that Yamaha produced tens of thousands of Virago’s in the 80’s and 90’s and that you can buy them at reasonable prices.

Kurt von Blanckensee, the owner of Moto-Von based in Morgantown (WV, US) decided to turn an old Virago into a XV920 Café Racer. This is the result:

Modifications:

New starter (a known problem of the Virago’s)

New clutch

Custom sub frame

Motogadget m-unit

Anti gravity battery

NOS Mojave gas tank

Custom seat

Hagon rear shock

Progressive front springs

Custom 2 in 1 exhaust

Tarrozi clip ons

Magura levers

JM rearsets

Dunlop 404 tires

Moto Guzzi headlight

Ducati front fender

Dime City speedometer

A lot of painting and powder coating

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