There’s no denying that I’m a huge fan of Axel Budde and his custom motorcycle outfit, Kaffeemaschine. Axel flew onto my radar many years ago, and has continued to impress with his elegant interpretations of classic Moto Guzzis. Today we’re looking at KM37?a 1981 Moto Guzzi SP1000 wrapped in an Alfa Romeo-inspired livery.
The SP1000 shares its frame design with that of all the great Guzzis of yore. Designed by Lino Tonti and first appearing in the 1971 V7 Sport, the Tonti frame was in production (in one Guzzi or another) all the way up until 2013. I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden a few Tonti-framed bikes, and the telepathic handling is nothing short of amazing.

Axel is also a fan of the lithe triangles that make up this legendary chassis. In usual Kaffeemaschine style, however, he?s turned it up to 11. Along with being a Moto Guzzi fan, Axel has an affinity for Alfa Romeo cars?specifically from the 60s and 70s. ?I own a Giulia sedan and coupe, heavily modified, technically,? says Axel. ?I see parallels with the Moto Guzzi; a great donor that, when modified, reveals all of its charm and potential.?

Influenced by the 60s Giulia GTA 1300 Stradale, this café racer wears the Biancospino color with style. The green accents and Alfa logo match the car perfectly. The rider is also treated to a pair of Quadrifoglio (four-leaf clovers) on the insides of the fairing, just like the ones found on the Giulia.
Axel has a keen eye for proportions, which ...