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Moto Guzzi Daytona Custom Cafe Racer

By Paul Crowe

Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder
Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder

This Moto Guzzi popped up on my radar a few days ago while looking for something else and it just stopped me in my tracks. It’s a Moto Guzzi Daytona that’s been highly modified and the work that’s been done gives it a completely different look, nothing like the Italian sport bike appearance of the original. Digging for more info, I see it was written up on BikeEXIF where we get a few more details.

Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder
Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder

Jasper Mulder, the owner and builder of this beauty, bought a 1993 Daytona but didn’t care much for the handling and braking. He did, however, really like the looks of the engine, so with those things in mind, the project began.

The fairing was removed and the tail section was replaced with a custom subframe mounting a seat from a Honda RS125 racer. The front forks were sourced from MV Agusta. A custom steering head decreases rake 2 degrees and a new swingarm shortens the wheelbase 42mm for the sharper handling he was after.

Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder
Moto Guzzi Daytona cafe racer by Jasper Mulder

The engine work is what I really like. He removed the stock Weber Marelli ignition and fuel injection replacing it with two Mikuni HSR42 flatslides, usually used on Harley Davidsons, and a Volker Sachse digital ignition. Custom built pipes and mufflers from eBay top off the power plant.

The overall result is a truly imposing beast, the engine is visually front and center right where it should be. There’s no glossy paint and shiny chrome, it’s all muscle and pure function, but it looks absolutely superb. In this day of restoring every vintage bike to pristine original condition, I really like the fact that Jasper made this bike completely his own, there are enough perfect bikes around, try this one on for size.

It’s no secret I’m a big fan of these Guzzis, my own Centauro shares the same 4 valve engine with the Daytona and I think it’s one of the best looking engines Moto Guzzi has ever built. One thing though, the video below (offline) shows Jasper warming the beast up and when he hits it a few times, the sound is definitely different than what I hear from mine. Geez, I like this bike!

Link: BikeEXIF

Posted on May 4, 2011 Filed Under: Motorcycle Builders


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Comments

  1. Walt says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Very nice — I love the “all motor” look of this thing.

  2. Tommy says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:30 am

    One of the most beautiful bikes I’ve ever laid eyes on! Gotta love the 4-valve Guzzis!

  3. hoyt says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Paul- take note of the need to upgrade your oil pump in those otherwise stellar motors if you haven’t already.

    Great bike.

  4. Nicolas says

    May 4, 2011 at 11:13 am

    the massive powerplant and minimalist body makes it look awesome …

  5. mxs says

    May 4, 2011 at 12:48 pm

    How is the rear wheel driven?

    • Russell B! says

      May 4, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      It’s a shaft drive, right-hand side.

    • eug says

      May 5, 2011 at 12:11 am

      I can’t see the driveshaft!

      • mxs says

        May 5, 2011 at 1:47 pm

        Me neither … unless it’s somehow stuffed between the swing arm and wheel, so it cannot be seen from the side view.

  6. SteveD says

    May 4, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    I like the Guzzi more then then Beemer, but both are nice.

  7. Bob says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    Schwing!

  8. Thom says

    May 5, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    The drive shaft is inside the swingarm.

    • Thom says

      May 5, 2011 at 4:09 pm

      Or rather, in board of the swingarm.

    • Angelo says

      May 7, 2011 at 3:51 am

      Just like BMW…;)

  9. Mark L says

    May 5, 2011 at 8:59 pm

    That gives me a boner.

    • Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" says

      May 5, 2011 at 9:42 pm

      Mark, I thought you might like this one.

  10. Boxerfanatic says

    May 5, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    That sound is insane.

    It is like a big lion or tiger purring, and then growling.

    Nice Acewell combination gauge in the headlight nacelle.

    I like guzzis and bmw boxers, and I like this bike a LOT. A Lot-lot-lot-lot-lot!

  11. TWC1970 says

    May 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Where did you buy that Headlight/Speedo combo??? Or what components did you buy to make it??? I LOVE IT!!!!

  12. todd says

    May 7, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    the headlight looks to be from a Garelli moped. Others used them too, I thinks it’s a CEV.

    -todd

  13. Jasper says

    May 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    Hi,

    Nice surprise to see my bike here 🙂

    Headlight is from an Ural i bought it in St Petersburg Russia on street market a few years ago.
    Fly screen is an old iridium Arai visor, and the speedo is from Acewell.

    Glad u like the Guzzi..im working on a Voxan now as a next project.

    Rgds

    jasper

  14. MPN says

    May 16, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Very very nice bike. What kind of indicator is monted on the ural headlight?

  15. Jasper says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:49 am

    They are from Rizoma.

  16. MPN says

    August 27, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    Hello Jasper
    As I’ve written before, I love your rebuilding of your Daytona. I have actually been so inspired so I have traveled to Weimar in Germany (I’m from Copenhagen, Denmark) to buy a Daytona. Before I driven le mans 3 and has always been crazy about the sound from Guzzi. Anyway I will spend some time finding the right look for my Daytona. In this connection I have some questions and I hope you will answer. If you are able to send me your email via this address I can write directly if it’s okay with you: mikaelp.nielsen(at)email.dk.

    Best regards

    Mikael Plougstrup Nielsen

    • Jasper says

      April 25, 2012 at 1:41 am

      Mikael i tried your email adres but it doesnt work somehow

      Rgds Jasper

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