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Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up Edition

Posted by Rob Brooks | Nov 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 1 |

A Brief History of the Cafe Racer

Posted by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 1, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up Edition

by Rob Brooks | Nov 9, 2021 | Bikes & Gear | 1 |

Triumph’s racing pedigree runs deep, and their iconic bikes from the 1950s-60s still drive the styling of their entire Bonneville line. The flagship of their “modern classic” parallel twins line has long been the Thruxton model, and for 2022 the Brits are honoring the roots of this unique machine by debuting a special edition tribute to the racing and café racer days of the iconic bike.

A Brief History of the Cafe Racer

by Road Dirt Crew | Oct 1, 2021 | Legendary Bikes | 7 |

The café racer has long been a popular genre in the motorcycling universe, and remains a sought-after look and style among today’s “modern classic” offerings by so many brands. Editor Rob even owns an example of one in the form of his 2017 Triumph Bonneville Street Cup. So we decided to take a short dive into the origins of the café racer, to discern its lasting appeal to motorcyclists the world over.