So I’m converting the garage but still plan to keep the bike in it. We’re going to decorate it like a 50’s American diner, because, well, there’s no one to stop us. Black and white tile floor, big red American fridge for beer and a pinball machine (or few) in the corner. A cruiser or Harley is the obvious choice but I don’t fancy one just yet. I’d rather a cafe racer style bike like a thruxton 900 but with only 69hp and twice the price of my speed four... I’m not sold on it, despite how pretty it is. I don’t really want less hp for more money.

Can you help me out, any bikes you can think of with 100hp+ but with some classic styling around the £2-to maybe 4-5kmark? A thruxton 1200r I think is the closet match but currently they’re somewhat more costly again.

I am expecting some touts for buell..