Bike Of The Day: Stile Italiano Harton CR1200

The Harton CR1200 employs a traditional cafe racer aesthetic. A powerful engine seamlessly integrated into a high-performance package, unleashing a thrilling driving experience. It’s a bike designed to perform as well as it looks. Dubbed the ‘Black Knight’, this is the sixth Harton construct designed by Gianluca and his team at Stile Italiano, with the creator proudly claiming it to be their most refined creation thus far.

By design, a Hartop cafe racer harmoniously combines the most desirable features of both Harley-Davidson and Norton motorcycles to craft a superior-performing machine. The Harley-Davidson half of the motorcycle’s powertrain comprises a potent 1200cc V-twin engine, distinguished by its double-spark firing, Dyna ignition, and Mikuni 42mm carburetor, while an exclusive Virex exhaust system contributes to its unique sound and performance profile.

The Norton half-fairing is, in fact, the bicycle’s primary enclosure.

The iconic frame from the producer’s legendary Vast Line Featherbed model, now slightly adapted to accommodate the powerful Harley-Davidson V-twin engine. A bike’s integrity isn’t solely defined by its engine and frame; Stile Italiano instead integrated high-performance components to complete their creation. The suspension was custom-designed using the entrance finish from a Ducati Sport Traditional, anodized in sleek black. With a pair of high-performance Bitubo racing shocks expertly mounted on the rear, this motorcycle is poised for speed and agility. The customized lace wheels measure 17 inches and feature trendy sport rubber tread designed for maximum grip. The car features Brembo calipers at the entrance and rear, which grip onto ventilated discs to provide exceptional braking performance.