distills a 1995 Triumph Daytona realizing pure cafe racer style
This project began with a neglected motorcycle — broken parts, bad paint, and missing components. It looked like it rolled off of the set of Mad Max. Beneath the damage were good bones and potential. The bike was stripped to its core, removing every unnecessary element until only the essentials remained: motor, frame, wheels, and forks. The goal was purity — a machine defined by function not decoration. The finished form exposes its mechanics and carries a sense of motion when standing still. The rebuild reached deep into the motor. The starter clutch was replaced, carburetors rebuilt and re-jetted, exhaust shortened and reworked for performance. Cooling was simplified, the oil cooler deleted, and salvage parts returned the engine to life. New components were fabricated throughout — a modified gas tank concealed the wiring, a custom subframe and fiberglass seat, and cnc cut billet aluminum rear sets designed for a natural, aggressive stance. Lighting was replaced with a throwback single can headlight and LED signals, maintaining precision and simplicity. The electrical system was rewired from scratch and reduced to the bare necessities. Through persistent refinement, every component found its place in a streamlined reliable layout. The result is a lean mechanical machine that feels alive — raw, balanced, and tuned to purpose.
Project Completion: Perpetually a working prototype
Project Location: Streets of Seattle
Engine Displacement: 900cc
Metal Fabricator: Swoose Studio
Builder: Swoose Studio

