Cafe Racer: The Beginning of a groundbreakin bike revolution.

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Although born as a two-wheeled means of transportation, low-cost motorized bicycles or motorcycles became popular among all types of people. For those who could not afford a four-wheeler, the motorcycle was just as popular among the rich as it used to be. In the 1970s, the motorcycle became a symbol of nobility in England. Young people take this subculture to new heights. They make ‘Cafe Racer’ by making traditional motorcycles faster and more fashionable at the same time.

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Cafe Racer is a kind of light and powerful motorcycle, which changes the speed and ease of handling rather than comfort. Cafe Racer quickly gained popularity for their visual minimalism. It has low-mounted handle bars, custom seat cowlings and high capacity fuel tanks.

History

Cafe Racer subculture was born in England in the 1950s. Bikes became widely available in England in the aftermath of World War II. Just as most families could afford a four-wheeler, so did the young men of the family. Motorcycles have not only become the vehicle of low-income people, they have become a part of speed and status for people of all incomes. It was at this time that young people in the rock n 'roll culture brought about changes in the design and engine of their traditional bikes.

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Rock bands had an impact on the lives of rock music listeners at the time. Ordinary young people imitated the members of the rock band. The members of the rock band used to hang out in different cafes in the city, and this cafe culture spread among the youth as well. They used to hang out in different cafes in the city, and they used motorbikes to get from one cafe to another. They make changes to their motorcycles to suit their lifestyle. Cafe Racer was born from this.

This is how the name Cafe Racer originated - a group of young people who hang out in cafes and race on motorcycles. These young people would sit in the cafe and wait for someone to come and challenge them for the race. When someone challenged them, they would all run outside and start competing on motorcycles, while others would shout to see who would win. Other truck drivers in the cafe would tell them, "You're not a real racer, you're just a cafe racer." However, this name became the choice of the youth of that time.

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One of the birthplaces of Cafe Racer is Ace Cafe in London. These S Cafe BG B, Cafe Rising Sun and a few other cafes were used as places for teenagers to hang out and bikes. Apart from S Cafe, other cafes have been closed for a long time. Until 1970, the modification parts of Cafe Racer bikes were custom-made. Young people would buy the fastest bikes they could afford. Then they would open everything, tune the engine, do new body work, change seats and handles and go down the street.

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