With the CB550 taken apart and placed on the workbench ... Right behind the custom seat lies a cafe racer tail section, which was shaped out of fiberglass to fit atop the subframe tubing seamlessly.

Photo: Skog Motorcycles The standard CB550 fuel tank is still present, but Dave did away with the bulky seat to make room ... albeit rather fit for a cafe racer build. As far as lighting goes ...

The Honda CB550 is a natural selection for a cafe racer and that is precisely why making one that stands out is so difficult. This ruby red gem really hits all right notes and the hole in the seat? Is ...