A cafe racer (/ˈkæff reɪsər/kaff racer) or (Ca-phay racer), is a term used for a type of motorcycle, as well as the motorcyclists who ride them. Both meanings have their roots in the 1960s British rocker or ton-up boy subculture, although the type of motorcycles were also common in Italy, France and other European countries. The term, which originally arose as an insult from motorcycle enthusiasts towards riders who they thought were playing at being a road racer but merely parked outside cafes, refers to a style of motorcycles that were and are used for fast rides from one transport cafe or coffee bar to another.
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A cafe racer (/ˈkæff reɪsər/kaff racer) or (Ca-phay racer), is a term used for a type of motorcycle, as well as the motorcyclists who ride them. Both meanings have their roots in the 1960s British rocker or ton-up boy subculture, although the type of motorcycles were also common in Italy, France and other European countries. The term, which originally arose as an insult from motorcycle enthusiasts towards riders who they thought were playing at being a road racer but merely parked outside cafes, refers to a style of motorcycles that were and are used for fast rides from one transport cafe or coffee bar to another.
4 months ago
This is unreal. Incredible work @David Cran !
4 months ago
Insane, just insane...
4 months ago
Super sexy. Those lines are dope.
4 months ago
Nice detail!
4 months ago
I would love to get prints of these motorbikes. So much detail in them all!
4 months ago
All of these are great. I'd love to see a black on white version for print!
4 months ago
Very cool David!
4 months ago
Rebound
Honda Cafe Racer Cb 350
by David Cran
The final version of the Cafe Racer.
Soon to be a screen printed poster for around $40.00 ea
Vector Drawing in Illustrator.
see project here
http://www.behance.net/gallery/Honda-CB-350-Cafe-Racer/7228129
4 months ago