For a lot of us, the obsession starts long before we ever throw a leg over a bike. It begins with posters blu-tacked to bedroom walls, the sharp lines of a Honda CB750 or a race-rep dream machine burned into our imagination. Then there are the afternoons spent watching cartoons and poring over the pages of comics, Joe Bar Team for our French friends, where speed, ego and mechanical chaos played out in ink. Those early influences have a way of sticking, shaping not just what we ride, but how we see motorcycles altogether. And for Jerem Motorcycles, this latest build is less about nostalgia for its own sake and more about what happens when those childhood fixations are reinterpreted through the lens of experience, skill, and a very adult level of precision.
At the core of this comic-inspired creation sits the mighty Honda CB750, motorcycling’s original superbike and a fitting canvas for a Joe Bar tribute. Jerem hasn’t tried to reinvent the platform so much as refine and sharpen it. The frame is subtly modified to accept a bespoke rear cowl, then treated to a full epoxy refinish alongside the swingarm. It’s a clean slate, but not a sterile one; this is still a CB750, just one that’s been tightened, corrected, and prepared for a much harder life.
Up front, the changes are anything but subtle. A set of forks lifted from a Ducati 950 SS brings modern damping performance to the vintage chassis, clamped by custom-machined yokes from USV Racing. The geometry shift alone transforms the bike’s front-end feel, but it’s the supporting details that elevate it: custom aluminium fenders, EXACT brake lines, and a fully reconditioned Brembo braking package. Accossato PR19 master cylinders handle braking and clutch duties, delivering a level of feedback that’s a long way from 1970s expectations.
The rolling stock follows the same hybrid logic. Triumph Thruxton rims front and rear add a subtle modern edge while keeping the classic spoke aesthetic intact. Out back, the original shock absorbers have been entirely rebuilt and upgraded, a nod to preserving the bike’s character, even as performance is quietly improved. Custom rearsets and a machined front axle complete a chassis package that’s as considered as it is cohesive.
Ergonomics and control points are pure café racer, but again, filtered through Jerem’s lens. Ducati-derived clip-ons sit low and purposeful, while bespoke switchgear and an entirely new wiring harness bring reliability into the modern era. A vintage-style Daytona speedometer is paired with a Five Aces counter, blending old-school readability with contemporary precision. Lighting is fully LED, from the classic-look headlight to the integrated 3-in-1 Highsider unit at the rear, minimalist but highly functional.
The engine remains visually faithful to its roots, but benefits from a series of targeted upgrades. The airbox is gone, replaced by DNA filters tucked neatly behind protective grilles, freeing up both airflow and visual space. A custom 4-into-1 stainless steel exhaust system sharpens throttle response and delivers the kind of bark that would feel right at home echoing through a Joe Bar street race. It traces its way rearward, a power bomb in place, before moving under the seat where the final rear muffler is hidden, before bellowing out from beneath an opening in the cowl.
Aesthetically, this is where the Joe Bar influence comes to the fore. The No.26 theme is expressed through a metallic grey base, overlaid with a purple checkerboard that feels lifted straight from the pages of the comic. Matching purple accents on the brake calipers and rear shocks tie the whole scheme together, while the satin black epoxy frame and fork legs ground the bike in something more serious. It’s playful, but never cartoonish, a difficult line to walk, and one Jerem manages with precision.
The finishing touches seal the deal. A custom rear cowl flows into a handmade leather saddle by Yaya Brush Saddlery, complete with topstitching that adds just enough texture. CNC-machined aluminium details are used sparingly but effectively, and the custom plate holder and lighting keep the rear end tight and uncluttered. It’s a bike that looks fast standing still, but more importantly, one that’s been engineered to back it up.
In the world of Joe Bar Team, speed is often more about bravado than ability. Jerem’s CB750 flips that idea on its head. It captures the attitude, the nostalgia, and the slightly reckless energy, but under the surface, it’s all control, balance, and execution. The kind of machine those comic-strip heroes would kill for, and absolutely a bike we’d have a poster of on our teenage bedroom wall.
