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Harton CR 1200 Cafe Racer

Published by Cyril Huze June 1st, 2017 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.

Mix the spirit of Harley-Davidson with the one of a Norton racer and you get a HARTON (also called a NORLEY), a superb creation by an Italian custom shop called Stile Italiano. This Cafe Racer uses a Sportster 1200 motor cradled in a custom made featherbed frame. Typical ergonomics and equipment of a racer are there: a minimalist bodywork with a custom carbon fiber rear end/seat base, a one-off profiled aluminum gas tank and a wind resistance reducing Avon mini fairing. Front suspension is provided by a Ducati Sport Classic front end, and the rear by Bitubo shocks. Braking is the duty of Brembo brakes. A distinctive Virex 2 in 1 exhaust signed this elegant and sexy Harton 1200 Cafe Racer.

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  1. 1 Dantes9thcircle Jun 1st, 2017 at 8:40 am

    That is , superb . Thought the proper moniker both historically and culturally is ‘ Norley ‘ not ‘ Harton ‘

  2. 2 James just another crazy kiwi Jun 1st, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Why do the Italians seem to have better taste than the rest of the World.
    The only place I could live other than EnZed.
    That bike has uncluttered poise and balance like no other HD Cafe racer I have seen.

  3. 3 clasqm Jun 1st, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    Well, if we take the pattern from “Triton” (Triumph engine + Norton frame) then we get engine first, frame second, and Harton would be correct.

    I would hate to be the one to tell Triton owners that they now all ride Norumphs …

  4. 4 JohnnySpeed Jun 1st, 2017 at 5:40 pm

    The exact sportster I want. Flawless.

  5. 5 TJ Jun 1st, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Its a beautifull thing! Shame HD can’t do specials like this. I’d be there in a heartbeat!

  6. 6 CliffG Jun 2nd, 2017 at 7:13 am

    Beautiful bike, and I heartily agree with James. Check out what happens when you give Stile Italiano an Italian bike to work with:

    Moto Guzzi CR950. Venduta 2017 at
    http://www.stileitaliano.com/non-solo-moto/ita/gallery

    A shop that also works on vintage Alfas, Maseratis and AC Cobras definitely has style and a passion for beauty.

  7. 7 Dantes9thcircle Jun 2nd, 2017 at 9:01 am

    For future reference clasqm ;

    Norvin ( Vincent motor Norton frame )

    Norley ( Harley motor Norton frame )

    Triton ( Triumph motor Norton frame )

    Vincati ( Ducati motor Norton frame ) etc etc

    In other words there is no ‘ pattern ‘ Onlylong standing traditions that should be respected and adhered to 😎

  8. 8 Lance Reid Jun 2nd, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    Nice bike.

    I had an Indiumph once, 6T motor in an Army Indian frame.

  9. 9 Stony Crane Jun 5th, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I call it beautiful. Bene, molto bello

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