Cafe Racer (Yamaha Virago TR1 by Alec Birkbeck)

(Legendado em Português)
If you are searching for a pure cafe racer project, this is a great example.
The wonderful Cafe Racer on this video, is the response of a Man who lost a Brother.
It was built in England by Alec Birkbeck, as a tribute to Kevin.
The project began with a Yamaha Virago TR1 as a donor motorcycle, and ended up with a beautiful, light, and clean Cafe Racer.
Enjoy.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my English.
Outdoor Photograph by John Shakleton
@shakdadak191919
Indoor Photography by Christopher Western
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Exhaust built by @STGperformance
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The originals Cafe Racers photograph from the 60's, belongs to: Triton Rocker - Own work, CC BY 3.0, commons.wikime...
Here are some interesting links about this motorcycle, and about Alec Birkbeck:
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/ alec.birkbeck
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/ alecbirkbeck
/ @oneorangedog

[@lllllsp1d3rlllll]

Now that's the best virago iv ever seen u can't ever go wrong with chrome and black

[@europan48bobber40]

NOT REALLY INTO CAFE RACERS BUT I LOVE THE TR1, BOUGHT ONE NEW IN 1984 AFTER PASSING MY TEST ,ONE OF THE BEST BIKES IVE RIDDEN. THE EXHAUST SOUND ON THIS MACHINE IS AWESOME ,LOVELY TRIBUTE TO HIS BROTHER.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@matlight9593]

Your memory of your brother formed into this stunning bike and keeps him alive! Cheers M8!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@georgemcmillan9172]

What a beautiful machine. Born of heritage, genuine,love and pain. The fact that he is not a professional builder, he has certainly created true art...

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@georgebone23]

Beautiful build my man..and may God bless you and please know your brother is always with you. You both are forever in my prayers 🙏❤ 💪 Love your brother from New York, George H.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@BetoToli]

A veces las motos estan a la altura del canal.....esta es una de esas veces.....y, ademas, en esta se agrega el valor emocional que rodea a la cultura biker....Excelente !!!!! una moto salida del corazon !!!!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@ckryses3962]

Came here after your video of top 10 cafe racers! Couldn't agree or was digestible that why this gorgeous sitting in 5 place....well enjoyed, inspired, superloved and got bit wetty from inside that a brother made a devoted machine for his martyr brother who fought with such disease but still was the definition of spectacular!! I ditto your lines and those lines were also came in my mind "" such simple, minimalist""...i mean WOW, what a cruel universal phenomena! Everything has its cost and payoff, Alec couldn't be able to recognise his craftsmanship if his would be alive and neither i would be here to admire such delicacy..

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. Yes, this was also one of my favorates to this Top 10. But that is what it is.. :) Cheers.

[@heithwatkins]

Fantastic motorcycle and story.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@andrewbull3537]

Please pass on my heart felt condolences to alec ,to lose a member of the family is tough (i lost my mum in 2019,my uncle and aunt in 2020 ). Your brother kevin is watching you from above with pride . Take care on the road mate and stay safe. Peace out ✌

[@noahwail2444]

Just a slight correction, the Virago came after the TR1. The TR1 was often called "Platic Harley" but it was not. It was a Plastic Vincent, it can both turn and brake... I drove one for over 15 years, and I loved it, rebuildet it first as a chopper, later as a tourer, it´s original purpose. So nice to hear that sound again.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. Yes, I know the difference between the 2 models. But they have so many similarities, that I prefer to label it "Virago", which attracts more public interest. :) Cheers.

[@saintsmccastle3521]

Hello. The sound of this bike is amazing specially when changing gears...I could be listening It all day long......amazing!!. Cheers!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@dingo416]

RAW Machine A beautiful bike. A beautiful sound. A beautiful story. I think I just saw the best bike for 2019, and it´s not even a BMW. Thanks for presenting this wonderful video.

[@RACER_TV]

Lol(it´s not even a BMW). Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@billy2wheels]

Stunner what a sound track RIP

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@meszaroscsaba8183]

What a piece, another treasure. And this sound ... 2:55 for about two minutes...

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@prithvitatvaproperties8061]

That’s not a bike for Alec, rather it’s his brothers soul who’d be around with him even after his dismissal. What a work by the biker & even a greater work to turn it into a story and pay a tribute by putting it in a video!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@perfolini]

Owner of a cafe racer and following your channel since a moment now, I have to admit that this is the most beautiful cafe racer I‘ve seen for while now. From all angles a gorgeous bike. Parabens ao construtor

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@eddieg849]

Man this was classic Racer TV.. beautiful story, beautiful bike, the music was awesome, this video belongs in one of the top 10. Thank you racer TV ..and happy holidays to you too sir ..and for all you do.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@AutoBeta2T]

Amazing bike. :) Racer TV is to cafe racer design what kevin McCloud is to house design. I love the philosophical content as much as the amazing motorcycles you show.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@alansheard553]

A fantastic bike, Also could not believe it was being ridden on our beautiful local roads here in Yorkshire.

[@oneorangedog]

Around Fewston reservoir... gorgeous roads

[@alansheard553]

@@oneorangedog As a local cyclist we ride those roads regularly, Beautiful bike by the way, I like the simplicity of the lines and the clasic hints.

[@dozergyp]

A fantastic bike, He has made a great tribute to his bother👍

[@pablomelendez1560]

Toda una obra de arte es una moto excepcional con detalles bellamente diseñados uno de ellos es la luz trasera es de un bonito acabado ha que máquina tan hermosa saludos y gracias por deleitarnos con estos vídeos desde México.

[@robertopernisco5673]

Very touching story and a very beautiful bike

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@Rohitgurjar1411]

Great bike wid great memory

[@xtremluck6260]

What a great way to end 2019 with this story of Alec and the bike he built for his brother. The bikes you choose to showcase on your channel are always stunning, but the stories behind those builds are just as wonderful as the bikes themselves. Thank you and enjoy the holidays with your family. Till next time.....2020.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@stefanomezzosangue7580]

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[@maury1820]

Una historia emocionante, en verdad me pego en el pecho !! un abrazo grande

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Un abrazo

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Both the bike and the your video are lovely memorials to a fellow rider enthusiast no longer with us to ride the roads of the Earth. Peace, love, Merry Christmas and safe riding in the New Year to everyone reading these words. Thank you Racer TV! 🇨🇦

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment, and for sharing you feelings. I wish you the best too. :) Cheers.

[@USHUAIAFILMES]

Me emocionei vendo o filme. Por aqui foi um ano maravilhoso e também muito complicado, com grandes ganhos e grandes perdas.... parabéns pela elegância do texto e da abordagem ao tema. Grande homenagem dele ao irmão! :) Encerrou o ano com o melhor filme da Racer TV.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@BlueArden_X]

Glad you are back, mate!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@TheSb1978]

pure bliss

[@carlosteixeirasouza2854]

Very nice project!

[@sebastienbindoul7544]

Gorgeous ! Many Thanks

[@RACER_TV]

You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Cheers.

[@L.A9397]

Looks like a bike made for a movie

[@andreaswieser8972]

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You, Your family and all the fans of Your videos! Many thanks for Your outstanding cafe racer -videos from Andreas! (Graz, Austria)

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@timranachan3224]

Stunning, stunning stunning motorcycle. Did I mention it's stunning? I've always wanted to do this to a TR1 but lack the skills and the workshop. So glad people are unleashing the potential of this bike, which has been crying out for some love. A 1000cc v-twin with chain drive, what's not to like? Beautiful bike m8.

[@oneorangedog]

Thanks for the great comments, btw its up for sale... its still a lovely bike to ride but I have another big project on the go.

[@rickg8015]

The best looking build I have seen this year..

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@billmcgarry3300]

Beautiful work and a wonderful homage to his Brother! I still ride my original Tr-1 I bought new in 1981🏍

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@allanbalbino]

Purismo no estado da arte!O Irmão do Alec não poderia ter recebido homenagem melhor!Saudações!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@mb5030]

Ride in Peace Kevin ! What a build!

[@meguelriddle6100]

Gorgeous bike

[@joaomaciel4927]

Amazing story ,congrats again nice video and project.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@davibarion]

Uma bela homenagem...ou melhor uma homenagem digna, espero que continue a construir mais motos, com o seu talento de família.Um feliz ano novo a todos !!!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@jandersonfigueredo9686]

Saudações Café Racer TV.........bora ☕!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@samgardiner771]

I have only recently found your channel and subcribed. Racer TV, you bring such beautiful bikes and stories together through these wonderful videos which are works of art in themselves. I can't thank you enough. God bless.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@motorbikingaustria2439]

THANK YOU - Racer TV - for bringing always unique projects in high video/audio quality - it's a real treat for me to watch & listen - especially because you have an appreciated focus to the aesthetics and not only to technical specs - I send 'GESEGNETE WEIHNACHT und PROSIT NEUJAHR' from Austria to you!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@Reverendos]

I wish you FÉLIZ NAVIDAD und PRÓSPERO AÑO NUEVO from Spain.

[@Reverendos]

A big smile has opened in the heaven. Yes it's him. Congratulations Alec Birkbeck. Beautiful Tribute, honorable gesture. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all people of good will.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. I wish you the best too :) Cheers.

[@eduardobeller2555]

Fantastic 👏👏👏

[@oldebulldogge27]

Georgeus bike.....austanding beautyfull

[@olympicfinefoodsbalcatta343]

Piece of art. Absolutely loved it.

[@nicolasr.4142]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful &... Beautiful, ✌️👌

[@superbikebox]

Top !!!!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

This is a very beautiful machine derived from passion and love. We all experience “defining moments”, it’s how we respond that that define our character and future. As always, thank you for Racer TV, the Café racers only choice. My dear friend, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Ride safe.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my Dear friend for sharing your perspective. The best for you too.:) Cheers.

[@alejmonzon]

Fabulous motorcycle and surrounded by the story of fraternal love is simply ideal for the season. I will only say that it made my heart pound and the sound of that engine is life music. Without more words dear friend, merry Christmas and many good routes for the coming year. Feliz Navidad

[@RACER_TV]

As usual, thank you my friend Alejandro for sharing your opinion. I also want to wish you Feliz Navidad, or "Feliz Natal" as we say here in Portugal :) Saludos..

[@markletts2000]

Beautiful it's not another cafe clone,..a bit special this one.😊🇬🇧

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@juanpedropadilla3204]

Wooooow. Its . Perfect......ok

[@alexmartins2485]

Essa com certeza vai ficar entre as três mais bonitas do ano, magnífica homenagem ao irmão e na minha opinião a fechou o ano com chave de ouro.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Curiosamente,já há várias pessoas que comentaram o mesmo neste video. Parece que vamos ter um Top 10 bastante renhido. Lol. :) Um abraço.

[@cedre2274]

ABSOLUMENT MERVEILLEUSE

[@FraN__19]

Nice!!! Thanks from Spain

[@RACER_TV]

Gracias. :) Saludos.

[@otaviosilvapereira1667]

De coração. Agradeço muito a transcrição dos vídeos em português. Adoro o canal.

[@RACER_TV]

De nada. Seria mau se não colocasse nos meus videos as legendas na minha própria língua. :) Um abraço

[@zardportugal]

Fantastica.

[@tripsmytrigger7090]

Absolutely stunning! Amazing tribute!

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Looks and sounds like a old Norton😊

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@Jaykant8]

Love this machine

[@andrewd7586]

Awesome bike Alec😱 No doubt your brother Kevin would be stoked! Oh & it sounds unbelievable!😍 Great video Racer TV. Have a great Christmas & New Year. Cheers from Oz.🍻

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@nazrighazali]

Love the bike especially the front head light. It all comes together great

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@davexjs5889]

Nice bike Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year to All.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. For you too. Cheers.

[@m.l.correa3977]

feliz na-tal e feliz ano novo

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado Amigo. Para Você também. :) Um abraço.

[@POPO-fy9hl]

Awesome Cafe Motorcycle Beautiful Story he ain't heavy he's my brother

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@RodrigoRockChannel]

Belíssimo projeto com uma história tocante. Parabéns à Racer TV pelo vídeo.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@IchibanMoto]

awesome video and so happy to see the ad before watching. I hope the keep you monetized

[@RACER_TV]

Hello Ichi. I am very glad to see you here again. Yes, fortunately things are ok now. I wish you the best. :) Cheers.

[@lw4santo]

Beautiful video!!! Love it!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@canalmileduque]

Emocionante...

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@rizzeen4908]

It’s a beautiful beast

[@roddyrobertson5393]

Amazing bike, amazing sound and a truly amazing and moving story. You have done it again. Racer TV.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@palpatinerex2753]

What a mesmerizing beauty

[@NietzscheDevot]

This is such a piece of art! It grabs your attention like no other.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@George-ie1si]

Now I want to buy a Virago.

[@1PaulG1]

She looks amazing.. Well done Alec, very nice!!!

[@nogocux]

Amazing perfect sound! Brilliant looking tank. Cool pure back. Astonishing exhaust. ... Damn, a brilliant tribute! 🎩

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@messidor4399]

Beautiful motorcycle, beautiful sound, beautiful intro, beautiful music and videos, but above all, beautiful story. Thank you my friend. Merry Christmas and happy New year.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. I wish you the best too. :) Cheers.

[@abimaelacostamarin4067]

Esta podría ser lo motocicleta de un Ángel.👌

[@BetoToli]

Que buen Comentario !!!!

[@gabrielcarrasco7075]

Ótimo vídeo. Obrigado por continuar com seu canal.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@RusherTriumphdriver]

Cool bike

[@kareem-mokdad-swiss]

Beautiful story of a beautiful bike ! I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. For you too. :) Cheers.

[@user-le4mc3gl8g]

good look

[@FherQuiroz]

Happy new year dear my friend! Merry Christmas to you!. See you next year. Bravo!bravo about this video!.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@richardlewin9282]

Beautifully done 👍

[@vector409]

that over run is glorious!!

[@nish2997]

This is was this channel is all about, a pure soul. Happy New Year to you sir and everyone

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@FernandoJFerreiraJr]

*Linda homenagem. Um dos projetos mais lindos que vi..esperando por mais. Feliz Natal pra ti*

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo Fernando. Fico contente que tenha gostado. Para Você também. :) Um abraço.

[@blairstevenson4837]

Ditto. Great to see racer tv in my inbox. It’s was like Santa came early. Happy Christmas from Canada. Another 4 months of Winter here so keep the videos coming.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@hmat7472]

Hello from Paris Mr Racer Tv Thank you. Merci beaucoup For all your videos. It's a power of dream for me .

[@RACER_TV]

You are welcome my friend. My pleasure. Salute.

[@elvismesquita7886]

Sempre trazendo Obras de Artes. Boas festas!

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@norbertr823]

Thank you RACER TV for another beautiful story, great to see you again ! Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year !

[@1fujimonk]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year RacerTV! May you remain as inspirational in 2020 as you were in 2019. See you soon!

[@MrEmerson0505]

Simplesmente perfeita matéria para fechar o ano. Boas festas. Abração.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@marlonismaelmontanomeza2687]

Me gustó mucho esta entrega. Realmente hubo mas emoción y pasión en esta moto. Que bella historia. Sigue así Vitor!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Saludos.

[@richardvandervoort]

A work of art that sounds fantastic.

[@GoNZO-rs5oi]

Beautiful machine.

[@leolamaeestabas3663]

I like the tribute story. nice bike and I felt him.

[@RACER_TV]

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

[@OriginalMonodemon]

Glad the show is back! I assume that you have already noticed Kenzo by Death Machines of London. But in case you haven't , please do. State of the art.