If I had a nickel for every movie that I've watched that was made in the 90s, had queer coded characters, is directed by a gay man, and features a scene of an angsty, parentless teenager riding a Norton Commando, I'd have 2 nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
Factory café racers are the perfect balance of classic styling, modern technology and reliability. Once considered faddish styling exercises, retro bikes are now crammed with modern technology that rivals modern-looking counterparts.
Nearly all major manufacturers have a retro in their lineup. Here’s the definitive guide to the best modern classic café racer, both new and used.