Description: Ton Up! A Century of Café Racer Speed and Style focuses on the story of the ton-up boys and their café racers. But it's much more than just that. Illustrated with historic and modern photos and featuring a text by one of the world’s motorcycle historians, it's really the story of motorcycle speed and style evolved from the early 1900s right through today. Cafe racers are most associated with the young, rebellious rock-and-rollers of 1960s Britain. These riders created the quintessential café racers—fast motorcycles customized to resemble the racing bikes of the period. They were called “café racers” because their riders raced on public roads, from one café to the next. The goal was to do “the ton” (exceed 100 miles per hour) on these runs, which led to their designation as “ton-up boys.”Today, ton-up culture is more popular than ever and recognized worldwide with a following of young and long-time riders alike.With Ton Up!, enjoy a scenic ride through the history of this vibrant scene.
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: New Edition
Item Height: 1in.
Item Length: 10.3in.
Item Weight: 38.6 Oz
Item Width: 8.9in.
MPN: Does not apply
Number of Pages: 208 Pages
Author: Paul D'orleans
Book Title: Ton Up! : a Century of Cafe Racer SPEED and Style
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Genre: ["Transportation", "History", "Social Science"]
Publication Year: 2019
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Topic: ["Motorcycles / Repair & Maintenance", "Motorcycles / Hist..
