The BOTT XC1 cafe racer is ready!

Finally, after publishing many renders and different assembly status photos, the first unit of our BOTT XC1 cafe racer is finished and we can show some studio photos.


BOTT XC1 cafe racer

Like most of our usual readers know, this bike shares many components with the BOTT XR1 (frame, secondary tanks, air intake, footpegs, etc). The bike geometry is the same of the XR1, which at the same time is the same of the donor bike (Buell XB12SS).


BOTT XC1 cafe racer

As we did with the XR1, we will sell a kit to transform a donor Buell XB into a BOTT XC1 cafe racer. For those customers that are not interested in assembling their bike, we will also sell completely finished bikes, like the one we show on this photos.


BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

All the parts included in the kit bolt on, so it is not necessary to cut or weld anything. We even included an interface cable to connect the Motogadget display directly (plug and play) to the original Buell wiring loom, so it is not necessary to modify it.


BOTT XC1 cafe racer

The BOTT XC1 will benefit with other optional special parts that we are developing also for the XR1, like the new titanium frame or the special electronics.

Each bike we make is built completely to customer specifications, and like we did with the XR1, there are many special parts to fully customize the bike according to the customer taste. For example it is possible to order it with a carbon fiber fueltank or seat.

Bottpower cafe racer fueltank

Bottpower cafe racer tail

Talking specifically about this first XC1, the donor bike is a Buell XB12SS from 2008. We kept the engine standard, and added titanium headers and a Torque Hammer silencer. Wheels are from the donor bike, as are the suspensions. It has a 8 pistons front caliper. Front master cylinder and clutch lever, as well as the switch buttons, are ISR. Fueltank cap, oil cap, indicators, and license plate holder are from Rizoma. The display is a Motogadget Chronoclassic, and it also has a Motogadget m-lock system, which is a contact free ignition system (see video).
We are very happy with the headlight design, which is very clean.


BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

The paint scheme is also very clean and elegant, with a glossy white, matt black and the Bottpower orange as an accent color.

The carbon fiber parts (small engine covers, right footpeg covers and both fenders) have a matt finish.

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

BOTT XC1 cafe racer

Some words from dutch designer Hugo van Waaijen, who has designed the tank and seat of the XC1:

The brief of the design for the XC1 was clear, it should be a Cafe Racer. To get the right proportions and a low, long look was a challenging on a bike with a wheelbase of 1321 mm and a very tall engine. The fueltank should have a classical, roundish look and to connect the fueltank with the seat a horizontal line was introduced which at the same time “stretches” the bike optically to make it appear longer than it really is. This line is slightly angled so the design looks a little more aggressive. A very important part of motorcycle design is the top view of a bike and here a sculpting shape was chosen fort he XC1 meaning wider at the middle of the fueltank, smaller at the front of the saddle (to make the bike feel small for the rider) and wider at the rear to visually connect the seat with the rear tire.

After the final sketches the work in 3D started. During this process ICEM Surf was used to model the parts resulting in high-quality CAD models where the focus is on getting the highlights/reflections right. The process is very similar to the OEM process. A big advantage of using CAD in this phase is design and engineering work very close together to check the parts regarding interference, etc. The CAD data is then milled and from these parts the molds are made. The result are high-quality parts which especially in carbon-fiber have a OEM feel.

24 thoughts on “The BOTT XC1 cafe racer is ready!”

  1. Antonio Gantus Filho

    Hello, congratulations on the project. Very nice!
    I’m interested in the kit. How to proceed? I’m in Brazil.

    Thanks,

  2. Kevin Andrew more

    Incredible! Incredible you were able to make the exact bike I dream about. You mentioned in the write up that you can build the bike up if the customer did not want to make the mods themselves. Could you please email me with info regarding that route? I’m on the U.S. West Coast. Thank you, and wonder full work.

  3. Would love to build one of these! Inspired design! I currently have an S2 and an S1 (crashed my X1 and sold my XB12R and 1125CR , but can easily get another). Interested in your kit. Please let me know cost and time availability.
    Thank you,
    HellBuelly J

    1. Hi John, thank you for your interest.
      The kit is already available. I reply by email with prices and other details.

  4. Hi

    Same thing, interested in the kit, price, date of availability, various options?
    Just moved over to the US from France and looking into building myself something new and cool. Sharp design btw, really nice.

  5. Absolutely stunning! David will you send me information about how to purchase the kit in California and any options available.

    1. Hi Mitch, yes it fits on a XB9, but you should change the swingarm (to use a longer one) and the shock.
      I reply by email with the price list. Thank you!

    1. Hello EZBlast. I think that it probably is too small to include also the signal ligts, it would be better if the signal lights were more far from the middle plane of the bike.

  6. Hi, lovely bike! I am interested in the kit. Would you also ship to Europe?
    Please give me some details by mail.
    Thanks

  7. Bonjour , serait-il possible d’avoir une liste de prix pour la transformation de ma Buell XB 12 S

    en XC1 Cafe Racer , d’avance merci beaucoup ,

    Bette Michael de Tubize en Belgique .

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