Hang on tight for the story of the ton-up boys and the café racers they
ride in Ton Up! Ton Up! A Century of Café Racer Speed and Style?
captures the vibrant culture inspired by these sleek fast machines. 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. Café racers and other custom motorcycles
is a subject increasing in popularity among both motorcyclists and the
gneral public. Author Paul d'Orleans is a well-known and respected
expert on vintage, classic, and custom motorcycles as well their
affiliated sub-cultures. He has a high-profile platform for promotion as
publisher of the Vintagent website, https://thevintagent.com/. All
European motorcycle manufacturers, and many Japanese manufacturers,
offer contemporary factory cafe racers.
