Cafe Racer (Yamaha Virago by Earth Motorcycles)

(Subtitles available in 30 languages)
If you are a fan of the Yamaha Virago, you will be very impressed with the project presented on this video.
Because it is one of the most spectacular Viragos I have ever seen.
This Yamaha XV 920 Cafe Racer, was built in slovakia, by Vlado Dinga, founder of "Earth Motorcycles", and his friend Ales Tomis.
I am sure you will like it.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Here are some interesting links about this motorcycle/Builder:
www.earthmotorcycles.com/
/ earthmotorcycles
/ squarespace
Photography by Marian Svítek
www.mariansvitek.com
Music by: www.bensound.com
License code: TELYXCPWQGKSVK5W
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[@LilMissMurder3409]

It's not often you see a cruiser turned into a cafe race. I think it's gorgeous.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you dear Miss Murder for sharing your perspective. I'm glad you liked :) Cheers

[@chrissnatchko7795]

Are you being sarcastic…? The most popular donor models for a cafe bike project are largely all cruisers…

[@samuelhatman8995]

A Muse of great beauty inspired the men behind this build. You are sharing with all of us the early Golden Age of Café Racers! Today I will go out and lay hands on my own Virago. She has not run in over 30 years. She was retired and disliked by two brothers. Parked in many a garage and covered this complete machine is now in my garage, a challenge from a friend to make it run reliably. As a reward it shall be mine! Should I leave it stock... or CAFE!!! My irony is I am 71 and the café configuration is unkind to the older spine. After seeing this episode, I don't care. I may fill my garage with nothing but café motorcycle even if I only ride around the block. Wonderful video and machine you shared today. Thanks!!!

[@RACER_TV]

My dear friend, I am very happy that this video served as an inspiration for you. I'm only 50 years old. But personally, I'd rather ride a cafe racer than a Bobber or a Scrambler. Ride motorcycles with your back straight, can be good on a long trip. But after hitting an unexpected bump or hole in the road, it is very painful for your back. With a Cafe Racer, this never happens. :) Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers

[@Dan-56]

This has to be one of the most beautiful cafe racers you have ever shown us ! The true definition of “Rideable Artwork”. 👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked it so much :) Cheers

[@vilmosmezei599]

Beautiful bike! Then again the Virago v twin engine is one of the most iconic looks as engines go. How ever there is form and function to consider and this machine is more of form then function. Nice as a piece of art

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

The Virago is definitely a great bike to use to build a Café racer! This one is a piece of art work. Recently, I sold a Virago 1100 twin shock that I bought out of a garage that had been abandoned for many years. I converted it to a single carb Mikuni and it ran very nice once tuned. This one is a very beautiful bike! As always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice! Hope you are doing well and enjoying a great weekend! Ride safe my dear friend! Cheers:)

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. It is very rare to see a good looking Virago 1100 cafe racer. I bet you used 1 really big carburetor to power that big engine. :) :) :) You too. Thank you. Cheers

[@nazrighazali]

Simply stunning, the curves and the exhaust, everything is perfectly done.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@fabriziobegnozzi5851]

Your Channel and Your Voice, always causes goosebumps to me. Welcome to Racer Tv.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers

[@nogocux]

I agree! Thats the best ugly duck modification so far. The bike looks just amazing.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Racer, as always. Earth motorcycle have done an outstanding job with this Virago, excellent craftsmanship, job well done. Hope all is going well for you Victor, ride safe and take care mate. Cheers

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my Dear friend for sharing your perspective. Yes, this one is surely worthy of this year's top10. I hope the smae from you. Thank you. You too. :) Cheers

[@Reverendos]

###### !!! (Sorry) This is a masterpiece, Mr. Vlado Dinga and Mr. Alex Tomis. I remember the other projects, pleasantly. This motoclcleta will be a champion. Thanks Vito for another wonderful video.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you Dear friend Reverendos, for sharing your perspective. I'm glad you liked it so much :) Cheers

[@FBPrepping]

This is one of my favorite channels. I owned a 83 Virago and I missed her a lot. Sadly I sold it because never could do the starter clutch fix and it was driving me crazy, but I shouldn't have. It was really fun to drive, agile and with lots of power.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. Yes, Viragos are known for having this problem with the engine's electric starter. :) Cheers

[@user-ib3lt2xv2g]

Unbelievable, you could not have pleased me more this motorcycle (this chameleon) and totally incredible of a purity and elegance that I would never have imagined. Thank you for being able to surprise me once again, dear Victor

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my Amigo. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Um abraço

[@andrewhall836]

If you believe Australia is part of Planet Earth ... I qualify (just)! What a stunning bike!! The lines are perfect, the wheels fitted in fantastically, the frame alterations terrific .... Then the riding shots ... Beautifully filmed and composed etc ... But the rider looked too big for the bike and nearly got overtaken by a snail!! I wanted to hear the pipes sing and burble!!! I'm sorry ... but that's about all I can find to fault it on!! Not my usual style ... but I love it ... (and would love to know more about it ... Part 2?) With Love And Respect from Down Under PS. And Yes you will see me on the next video!

[@RACER_TV]

Loool. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. But I'm going to be completely honest with you. The roar of that engine is disappointing. It lacks personality, and at idle, it sounds like a 1-cylinder engine. I think different exhausts could help improve this issue. :) Cheers

[@dfgdfg312]

In my oppinion one of the most beautifull Motorcycle on the Planet. Finally you did a video for it ❤

[@RACER_TV]

:) :) Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I'm glad you liked it so much :) Cheers

[@RondelMontojo]

Wow.. very nice video my friend!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers

[@Ajen1959]

No argument here! BEAUTIFUL!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@user-ko9rj1nm6r]

めちゃくちゃカッコいい これをカスタムベースに選んだセンス！

[@LaKlougs87]

Very unusual but kind of beautiful

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@fxdx68]

very nice as an object, but to drive ????

[@clutchrider5009]

I know you’re talking about, it’s difficult to long drive

[@RACER_TV]

@fxdx68 Yes, it is more a bike for short rides. :) Cheers

[@ashley-tm1uk]

agreed 100%!…on all points…to start with, it is a very challenging frame, because these bikes were designed for road comfort with long raked forks to add wheelbase…and for this reason these bikes always appeared uninspiring to me. but that air cooled v twin puts out a very level high torque range that makes it great for running through the gears around town without going to jail…the body is masterful !…as a purist and being ultra critical, i might have done away with shaft drive and gone with a belt…i never really appreciated the integrated frame / motor , exposing the front of the engine until now. the wheels do follow the design cues, but they are also one of the biggest giveaways of the what the original bike was…and i’d say that perhaps it makes the build that much more impressive…really special one! cheers brother!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. I'm glad you liked :) Cheers

[@sergio_el_maestro5388]

Really artistic !!! So classic and harmonious project !!!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@galahad6001]

Stunning

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers

[@medicalvez5671]

Motociclo divinal.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@guilhermepereiradasilva6020]

Eu trocaria a suspensão por uma mais diâmetro maior . Mas ficou top filhãooooo!!!! Parabéns

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço

[@uroshavalon]

The top line is just impeccable, amazing design. I just feel something should be done with a light...designwise, but that's me. I especially like the supports for the seat-tank piece n a back. And the engine looks really beautiful.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@paulocoutinho554]

Amazing!

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers

[@leandropelizer4872]

That project is really incredible!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@subashrayamajhi9581]

😂very truthfull thumbnail 😅❤ Something out of fantacy,just mind boggling 😅,just flabbergasted ❤... Racer tv ,your narration and the way you present videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RACER_TV]

:) :) Thank you my friend for your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers

[@JohnnySyn]

Wow! Incredible!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@JohnnySyn]

@@RACER_TV Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@MidniteSan]

What the heck is that slick beautiful one piece $hit ? I'd change the pipes only as I'm just an old purist. Well done 👍 it's a daring, smooth and eye catching well thought out project.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Excellent!!

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers

[@PragueFalcor]

Beautiful lines😎

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@cliffordwarner7852]

Very nice work I love the s shape design

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@cliffordwarner7852]

Ya it reminds me of a old furniture piece with s shaped legs to represent the back of a woman spine are you going to make a electric bike too

[@RACER_TV]

@cliffordwarner7852 Loooool

[@joergbeigang]

It's an absolute stunning build. The only thing I'm wondering is with the change of the front frame, how much travel of the fork is left here. It looks like not much in the footage. But anyway, making such drastic changes to the proportions of a bike isn't exactly a short cut. Great work!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. Interestingly, the front suspension seems to have a lot more travel when the bike is stationary. :) Cheers

[@Barreto_Frentista_FIIs]

😮louco demais. Belíssimo projeto 👏

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço

[@dingo416]

Perfect

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked Dear friend. :) Cheers

[@Bartek-ut9cp]

Great build 🔥🔥 Love the design 👏👏

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@crowleyripper582]

Absolutely agree with you!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@raumiosveri9598]

Equivocado querido amigo cafe racer tv (me refiero al inicio del video), siempre q publicas un video es especial para los amantes del motociclismo, gracias por mostrarnos una pieza hecha pasión y arte para todos los amantes de éste estilo.

[@RACER_TV]

Interestingly, initially I was going to call this channel "Cafe Racer TV". But unfortunately, this name was already being used by another channel. That's why it had to be "Racer TV". Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Saludos

[@PulgaMarques]

Bom video, muita linda

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço

[@scrambler13666]

Кайф🤩👍

[@AlexanderCB1982]

One hug from Benidorm, Spain.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. I was in Benidorm many years ago (1989). I loved it. I had a lot of fun with a rented "Vespino" moped.:) Saludos

[@AlexanderCB1982]

@@RACER_TV yeah, you tell me few months ago. I live here from 2006. Saludos!

[@RACER_TV]

@AlexanderCB1982 Perdón por mi repetición. Es difícil recordar todos los comentarios aquí en el canal. :) Saludos

[@AlexanderCB1982]

@@RACER_TV lo se. Un abrazo!

[@cantosoares]

Linda moto. Abraço

[@RACER_TV]

Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço

[@yo3429]

Very tempting! Maybe a stiffer spring to the fork for drivability, but nevertheless, wonderful built!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@rubentoro3305]

A very nice job 👍

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@fabriziogibin5557]

Beautiful design, but, my opinion, constrain the pilot. One more point, the small headbeam is not in harmony with the rest of the bike. It needs to be bigger. IMHO. Video top, as usual. Parabéns.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. I don't think a larger headlight is the best option for this project. Maybe if it didn't take so long, it would help. :) Um abraço.

[@pumadocaca8813]

ESSE CANAL COMEÇOU COM PEQUENAS CAFES , AGORA SÓ TEM MOTO GRANDE ..

[@RACER_TV]

@pumadocaca8813 Meu caro amigo, como deve compreender, não é fácil encontrar excelentes projectos com base em motos de pequena cilindrada. Mas de vez em quando, consigo apresentar videos sobre pequenas cafe racers. Tente procurar no youtube por "Small Cafe Racers", e encontrará vários dos meus videos sobre este tipo de moto. :) Um abraço

[@rommel9568]

❤ hermosa

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Saludos

[@marceloferrari4242]

🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺 Eu não falo mais nada Quero uma😭 dessas aí É Yamaha irmão!! Cerveja por favor Kkkkkkkkkk Que moto irmão Que vídeo top nota 1000 Vou deprimir kkkkkk🍺

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo Marcelo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Esta é realmente uma daquelas que vai ficar no Top 10 deste ano.:) Um abraço

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

Looks very slick.. Needs mud guards though.. Maybe girder forks instead of telescopic would lend better to this design. Don’t like black - Wana see it bling!

[@danielkeel9265]

Bright Bronze paint, with a red pinstripe!

[@RACER_TV]

@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@kenezrg]

O fuuuck 😳😍

[@jerminedombrigues7714]

❤😊

[@mcrand7887]

It's very different from the other Virago cafe racer that are made so far, however I still don't understand, what change is made in front Forks Triple Tree /frame section, that lifted the engine up from ground, which is a good thing. The original suspension always had been low and a drawback.

[@danielkeel9265]

Seemed to me that the upward curve of the frame into the headstock has been deleted, thus lowering the handlebar without dropping the powerplant. Just an observation...

[@RACER_TV]

@danielkeel9265 Indeed. You said it all. Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers

[@danielkeel9265]

Very beautiful, but I can't help but think that the fuel tank is way too small. Being in Australia I'm used to riding longer distances and would find refuelling stops too frequent. Maybe that's not so much of an issue way up there in Europe. Maybe I'd approach it with a rounder body curve and a little bit of overhang over the frame to add capacity. A lovely design though!

[@Animal666TNOTB]

&, over time ethanol rots fibreglass.

[@RACER_TV]

@danielkeel9265 I understand the situation in Australia. But I must point out that a custom motorcycle like this is not built for long trips. For this reason, the issue of reduced fuel tank capacity, should not be seen as a problem. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@RACER_TV]

@Animal666TNOTB In the past, this was really a problem. But currently, there are several products to apply inside fuel tanks, which prevent gasoline from coming into contact with fiberglass. Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@off-the-record6613]

Nao sei porque...mas algo no desenho me diz " Jaguar"

[@RACER_TV]

Loool. Não tinha pensado nisso. Mas a sua comparação faz sentido. :) Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço

[@giorgiodelpalatinato6718]

Great design but with maybe two cm of fork travel at the front it doesn't really work.

[@RACER_TV]

've had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with 5 cm of front suspension travel several times, and I can say that it's not as bad as it might seem. It's hard on roads with bad surfaces, but it's good for roads in good condition. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@chrislewis4830]

i love it but damn there aint much travel in them forks id be scared to pull the break incase they bottom out and throw me

[@RACER_TV]

I've had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with 5 cm of front suspension travel several times, and I can say that it's not as bad as it might seem. It's hard on roads with bad surfaces, but it's good for roads in good condition. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@kckarencarel6352]

Beautiful bike - until someone sits on it. Then the whole look falls apart... It's art, not to be ridden

[@RACER_TV]

As someone already said here on this Channel: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometers gas tank……but I only have a 100 kilometer butt". :) Cheers

[@bambangfuady1303]

About appearence of this cafe racer ??? really awesome 👏👏👏 but how about the riding comfort and safety philosophy ??? very very doubtful 😢

[@lylemacdonald6672]

This is an industrial art project using a motorcycle. As much as I appreciate the artistic and engineering abilities inherent in such a build the reality is that such a machine is not functional, at least not in my legal jurisdiction and I suspect the same applies in many other jurisdictions. Without a front fender and unless the rear wheel is enclosed by 50% of its circumference, and unless it has turn signals (because the original machine came with indicarors) this bike could not be licensed for the road where I live. It is a piece of art, not a cafe racer. I feel we are seeing more and more of these types of builds on the channel because these builders are putting out lots of stills and videos. What would be nice to see would be functional cafe racers whose ideas are obtainable by the average person. Kind regards. 🇨🇦

[@slowboat6021]

very pretty, front suspension looks a bit limited

[@RACER_TV]

I've had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with 5 cm of front suspension travel several times, and I can say that it's not as bad as it might seem. It's hard on roads with bad surfaces, but it's good for roads in good condition. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@suthar_karan_1665]

Wanna see more projects on Royal Enfield Hunter350

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you for your sugestion. :) Cheers

[@fmagalhaes1521]

Eu fiz um cliq porque o video e por RacerTV

[@RACER_TV]

Loool. Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço

[@nosherwanadill6177]

I dnt remeber but on ur channel i there is a video of 2 bikes one is black and one is white......they builed mono body bikes......i yhink he used that idea....

[@RACER_TV]

@nosherwanadill6177 I think you are probably refering to the Yamaha XV 920 Virago by Moose MotoDesign. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZyahZqwad93oLs But I think the overall stance is different, with the solo seat separated from the tank, and in a higher position. Cheers.

[@derrickw5214]

Had to check settings to make sure playback speed was normal...

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Sorry, but I didn't understand your comment. Are you saying that the voice's speech is slow?

[@faqtum]

No more than half an hour driving it and your back is snail shape forever

[@RACER_TV]

Yes, this bike was not built for long trips. But this is not so bad as you may think. As someone already said here on this Channel: "I have one bike with a 300+ kilometers gas tank……but I only have a 100 kilometer butt". Loool. :) Cheers

[@faqtum]

@@RACER_TV Love the looks of the bike, but for me bikes are meant to be enjoyed. A good balance is your beautiful and functional Honda

[@RACER_TV]

@faqtum Loool. Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers

[@SirTyron]

But what a pain to ride, don't wonna get stuck in that position for long.

[@peterroda8156]

It's beautiful but looks really uncomfortable to ride, especially over long distances.

[@RACER_TV]

Well, we have to assume that a customized bike like this isn't made for long trips. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@obetz4160]

Sleek & Sexy Design.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers

[@vitormarques4200]

Interesting, but.. I can not agree with the decision of compromising front suspension so much just for aesthetics.

[@RACER_TV]

I've had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with 5 cm of front suspension travel several times, and I can say that it's not as bad as it might seem. It's hard on roads with bad surfaces, but it's good for roads in good condition. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@johncrow5552]

Beautiful bike but not very practical. With almost no front suspension travel this thing would be downright dangerous to ride.

[@RACER_TV]

I've had the opportunity to ride a motorcycle with 5 cm of front suspension travel several times, and I can say that it's not as bad as it might seem. It's hard on roads with bad surfaces, but it's good for roads in good condition. :) Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers

[@AndySmith4501]

The café racer scene is responsible for the destruction of so many lovely old bikes. Just leave them alone. I just bought a beautiful completely standard all original BMW R100RS that the owner was planning to butcher. Luckily for me he got made redundant and had to sell it before he'd ruined it. That would have been sacrilege. The café racer scene is one of the worst fads in biking

[@RACER_TV]

@AndySmith4501 I recognize that there are some projects using classic motorcycles of historical value. But there is also a good side. It helps to increase the market for original used parts, and also helps to save many old motorcycles that no one wants, preventing them from ending up in scrap. :) Cheers.

[@meraj1701]

Beautiful but not practical

[@jimmiej3924]

It’s probably why it isn’t called Practical Motorcycle TV.

[@k_rman]

Красиво но звук по моему , звук выхлопа и мотора не подходят к этому дизайну. Когда увидел сначала - Вау !😮 Эффект а потом когда услышал пердёж - разочарование 😢

[@richarddodds9326]

I don't think I would ride that because if you hit a bump that back tire would castrate you.

[@Brian-ti7xm]

Looks very uncomfortable. Ugh.

[@JacobRamsey1979]

I think it's ugly

[@chrissnatchko7795]

That’s probably the worst sounding bike I’ve ever heard. It sounds like it’s starving for power…

[@LaKlougs87]

Very unusual but kind of beautiful

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers