Cafe Racers of the 1970s: Machines, Riders and Lifestyle a Pictorial Review

By Mick Walker

The 1970s was the era of the cafe racer in its second phase, that of the specialist manufacturers. Certain mainstream marques such as Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Laverda and Yamaha also catered for this emerging market by producing production factory cafe racers such as the 900SS Ducati], Le Mans Guzzi], Mongich Laverda] and RD Series Yamaha]. Famed motorcycle author Mick Walker graphically recreates the era of the cafe racers. Numerous contemporary photos are featured, with captions explaining the history and technical features of the machines and describing the men who made and rode them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847972837
• ISBN13: 9781847972835
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 10.1"