We have no idea why ‘Cafe Racer’ motorcycles are named as they are. The results do look very cool though, as this gorgeous Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer (hence our witty title!) by Flickr’s Thomas Poulsom (aka DeTomaso77) proves.
Built for a friend Thomas’ Ducati looks the perfect way to race to the cafe (if that’s what these bikes are for?). Click here to head to Flickr and order your eggs.
:”We have no idea why ‘Cafe Racer’ motorcycles are named as they are”:
They’re called cafe racers because in the 60’s guys in London got into buying cheap bikes and doing them up in any and every way – they didn’t have to be flash and usually weren’t . They met at the Ace Cafe on the A1 (the main road leading north out of London) and hung out, had races, caused trouble and generally had a great time. Just search “ace cafe london history”.
My pleasure 🙂