Storz SP1200RR Cafe Racer
STORZ Performance used a ’07 1200 Sportster as the starting point for its SP1200RR Cafe Racer build, which was done to showcase the company’s product range of parts for ’04 to current XL models.
Parts used on the bike, which has now been sold to a private collector, include
a hand-formed aluminum alloy gas tank, fiberglass tail section with Saddlemen seat pads, Storz’ own production Ceriani 55mm inverted front forks, Öhlins adjustable damping shocks, billet rear sets, BUB 2-into-2 high-level exhaust, Performance Machine brake calipers and hand controls, Galfer Wave rotors, and 18in rims shod with Metzeler rubber.
Storz currently has a new development bike in the works and also has a new video of the company’s history online on its website.
STORZ PERFORMANCE
Ventura, California, USA
Tel: 805 641 9540
admin@storzperf.com
www.storzperf.com
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