Italian Cafe Racers
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845847490 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
- Cafe Racer Magazine. It is book that is both for the café racer enthusiast and those who appreciate engineering skill and workmanship as well as finding favour with all motorcyclists." - Ian Kerr - Freelance"Mission accomplished! In the introduction to Italian Cafe Racers, author Uli Cloesen says, "If this book creates at least some excitement about Italian Cafe Racers sic, then its aim has been achieved." For a Petrolista it would be difficult indeed, looking over the images, not to feel anything " - Petrolicious"Filled with dozens of full color images of amazing rare bikes and engaging stories about Europe's emerging custom bike scene, this baby will keep you dreaming about constructing your own Ducati, Moto Guzzi or Gilera special. "Like all the others in the series it is an interesting look ou
"Pretty but thin" according to Moto Pierre. Many interesting and unusual bikes pictured but the captions are very short and not informative. Many of the bikes are factory racers not strictly cafe bikes (ie modified versions of standard machines) but still worth a look. Good quality printing and many bikes are shown from both sides, a rarity in most books of this type. Not a reference quality book, but fun to look through.. Dewey Greear said Cafe Ole' Book. A nice short overview of the major, and a few minor, makes of motorcycles produced in Italy.. Great gift for any Italian Cafe Racer fan Fabulous book on the evolution of Italian Cafe Racers!
He also contributes articles to New Zealand and German bike magazines. Uli was born and raised in Germany and lives in Wellington, New Zealand.. Uli Cloesen is the author of seven books on motorcycles, with topics ranging from custom bikes to cafe racers and sidecars. His interest in British motorcycles stems from ownership of a Hinckley Triumph Bonneville and an Indian-built Royal Enfield Bullet
Italian Café Racers celebrates stunning Italian bikes from all over the globe. From the old to the modern, from horizontal-singles to inline sixes, this book reveals these stylish machines in all their innovative glory. This book lifts the lid on the growing trend of custom Italian café conversions, illustrated in detail with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and caféd Italian motorcycles. Whether you're a entusiasta, a follower of the café racer culture, or simply appreciate beautiful bikes, this book is guaranteed to interest and inspire â?¿ see the ‘caféd' side of Italian bikes.. Coming from a nation with a great motorcycle racing heritage, Italian motorcycles have, unsurprisingly, always had a sporting flair. There have been plenty of books published about Italian motorcycles, and a few covering the café racer genre, but none has covered the evolution of the Italian sportsbike into the Italian café racer â?? until now