The History of the Café Racer: From London Street Culture to Global Motorcycle Design

The café racer began with a simple objective: make an ordinary motorcycle faster. British manufacturers such as BSA, Triumph, Norton, and Royal Enfield had produced large numbers of motorcycles during and after the war.

The History of the Café Racer: From London Street Culture to Global Motorcycle Design

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The café racer began with a simple objective: make an ordinary motorcycle faster.

British manufacturers such as BSA, Triumph, Norton, and Royal Enfield had produced large numbers of motorcycles during and after the war.

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