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With a name like STG Tracker, the workshop run by Marcelo Obarrio and Germán Karp leaves no room for debate regarding its main stylistic direction. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this duo has been the subject of our discussion many times before, and they honestly never fail to impress. Join us as we examine their take on a Honda CB750K from the model-year 1980, will you?
The idea was to create an imposing street tracker with modern running gear and neo-retro looks, all while keeping the classic Honda’s spirit very much alive. Starting with the bodywork, Marcelo and his teammate did away with all the original bits before proceeding to install a CB750F’s fuel tank. Right behind it lies a custom subframe, supporting a neat carbon fiber tail with integrated side covers.
Its design was inspired by the legendary CBX1000, but made a lot slimmer and incorporating the old-school taillight of a CB400 Superhawk. Further ahead, we find a bespoke saddle that’s been upholstered in-house, featuring standard black leather on the sides and cross-stitched Alcantara up top. Over at the front end, the new attire comprises a carbon fender and a small, 3D-printed nose fairing placed right above a premium LED headlight.
You’ll notice the inverted forks of a Yamaha R1 in that same area, held in place via billet aluminum triple clamps. The said R1 was also kind enough to donate its braking equipment, along with the swingarm and high-grade monoshock. Making this new rear-end paraphernalia work with the CB750K was no walk in the park, but the guys at STG are always up for a good challenge.
After achieving a perfect fit, they came up with a pair of CNC-machined wheel hubs and had them laced to aftermarket rims measuring 17 inches at both ends. The hoops are cloaked in Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart III rubber, and the tail is kept ultra-clean thanks to a swingarm-mounted license plate holder. We spot billet rearsets attached to the motorcycle’s flanks, but there is also a whole lot going on up in the cockpit area.
A fresh handlebar is perched on ProTaper risers, right behind a digital Motoscope Pro dial from Motogadget’s range. The handlebar is outfitted with stylish grips, premium control levers, and minimalistic switchgear, as well as a modern throttle mechanism. Discreet LED turn signals are also present fore and aft, while the brakes got hooked up to braided HEL Performance hoses.
In terms of powertrain mods, STG Tracker simply gave the bike’s inline-four engine a quick internal rebuild before turning to the intake and exhaust. The freshly cleaned carburetors were topped with K&N pod filters, and the exhaust gases are now routed through custom four-into-two pipework. An understated, yet superb color scheme brings the project full circle, with plenty of exposed carbon fiber to really make a statement.
Its design was inspired by the legendary CBX1000, but made a lot slimmer and incorporating the old-school taillight of a CB400 Superhawk. Further ahead, we find a bespoke saddle that’s been upholstered in-house, featuring standard black leather on the sides and cross-stitched Alcantara up top. Over at the front end, the new attire comprises a carbon fender and a small, 3D-printed nose fairing placed right above a premium LED headlight.
You’ll notice the inverted forks of a Yamaha R1 in that same area, held in place via billet aluminum triple clamps. The said R1 was also kind enough to donate its braking equipment, along with the swingarm and high-grade monoshock. Making this new rear-end paraphernalia work with the CB750K was no walk in the park, but the guys at STG are always up for a good challenge.
After achieving a perfect fit, they came up with a pair of CNC-machined wheel hubs and had them laced to aftermarket rims measuring 17 inches at both ends. The hoops are cloaked in Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart III rubber, and the tail is kept ultra-clean thanks to a swingarm-mounted license plate holder. We spot billet rearsets attached to the motorcycle’s flanks, but there is also a whole lot going on up in the cockpit area.
A fresh handlebar is perched on ProTaper risers, right behind a digital Motoscope Pro dial from Motogadget’s range. The handlebar is outfitted with stylish grips, premium control levers, and minimalistic switchgear, as well as a modern throttle mechanism. Discreet LED turn signals are also present fore and aft, while the brakes got hooked up to braided HEL Performance hoses.
In terms of powertrain mods, STG Tracker simply gave the bike’s inline-four engine a quick internal rebuild before turning to the intake and exhaust. The freshly cleaned carburetors were topped with K&N pod filters, and the exhaust gases are now routed through custom four-into-two pipework. An understated, yet superb color scheme brings the project full circle, with plenty of exposed carbon fiber to really make a statement.
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