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What is cafe racer?
A derogatory, European name, used to describe an Isle of Man Time Trial (TT) wannabee, who instead rides his motorcycle from cafe to cafe (bar to bar) and brags about his riding prowess (or lack there of)
Frank is such a douce bag cafe racer. He gets on that little bike of his, goes bar hoping, and lies about motorcycle races that he's never actually been in.
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Cafe racer - what is it?
In the 1960's, A British cruiser type motorcycle (BSA, Triumph, Norton, Etc.) that has been modified for speed and maneuverability on city streets by lowering the frame, souping up the engine, adding a small fairing or small windscreen, Etc. These bikes were street-raced from one cafe to another, and from various cafes (Particularly the ACE Cafe) to London Bridge and back.
This is a complementary term that is still used today to denote any cruiser style motorcycle (But NOT a crotch-rocket street bike!) with the same characteristics.
What does "cafe racer" mean?
Predominately using the beatiful wideline frames of Nortons (the worlds greatest roadholder) mainly Triumph engines and some BSA. Large aluminum petroltanks (Manx-type), cuts, clip-on handlebars, fott-rests moved back and short racing seats.
See allso: Beautiful, smooth, light, powerful, fast motorcycle.