When looking at a Cafe Racer, there are many ways to create a unique bike. Some builders choose to work with a modest budget, using affordable parts and simple changes. Others invest heavily, customizing nearly every detail for style and performance. Both approaches have their own value, and neither is right or wrong. This article examines two Cafe Racers built with very different budgets: an affordably built Yamaha XS 650 and a fully customized Honda CB450. It covers important aspects suc...