The ‘Caff’ racer might now be seen as a quintessentially British phenomenon but Italy can legitimately claim to have played a big part in the evolution of these pocket rockets.

Coming from a nation with a great motorcycle racing heritage, Italian motorcycles have, unsurprisingly, always had a sporting flair.

This book lifts the lid on the growing trend of custom Italian café conversions, illustrated in detail with stunning images of select sporting, racing, and ‘caféd’ Italian motorcycles.