Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - History revealed - La storia ha rivelato (note to editor: contains bikes from 50-125cc) Chapter 2 - The quarter liters - I quarti di litro (note to editor: contains bikes from 125-250cc) Chapter 3 - From horizontal singles to v twins - Da monocilindrico orizzontale a un motori bicilindrici a vee (note to editor: contains bikes from 250-350cc) Chapter 4 - The five hundreds - I cinquecento (note to editor: contains bikes from 350-500cc) Chapter 5 - Up to bigger stuff - Fino a motocicli di piu grande cilindrata (note to editor: contains bikes from 500-1200cc) Chapter 6 - The upside down - Capovolto o a testa in giu (note to editor: contains a 1200cc+ bike) Chapter 7 - Electric light orchestra - Motocicli elettrici (note to editor: contains diesel/electric bike concepts)

About the Author

Uli Cloesen has been involved with motorcycles since 1975. His riding career started with a Maico MD50 road bike and grew into owning several BMWs, Yamahas, a Kawasaki and a Royal Enfield. Through his years of motorcycle ownership the art of turning standard motorcycles into custom bikes always intrigued him. Uli lives in New Zealand and continues to write new motorcycle books.

Reviews

Like all the others in the series it is an interesting look outside mainstream motorcycling and covers machines not found in conventional books on Italian motorcycles. It is book that is both for the cafe racer enthusiast and those who appreciate engineering skill and workmanship as well as finding favour with all motorcyclists. Ian Kerr - Freelance Mission accomplished! In the introduction to Italian Cafe Racers, author Uli Cloesen says, "If this book creates at least some excitement about Italian Cafe Racers [sic], then its aim has been achieved." For a Petrolista it would be difficult indeed, looking over the images, not to feel anything ... Petrolicious Filled with dozens of full color images of amazing rare bikes and engaging stories about Europe's emerging custom bike scene, this baby will keep you dreaming about constructing your own Ducati, Moto Guzzi or Gilera special Cafe Racer Magazine (USA)