The retro trend is gathering pace. The spirit of vintage is to take great pleasure in being in the saddle of a beautiful café racer bike, and especially to admire their unmistakable look and character.
All the manufacturers have identified and understood this trend: Honda was one of the first to return to this style of bike, in response to customer demand. Kawasaki followed with the reissue of their W800, the first W model, launched in 1967. The Moto Guzzi V7 has also been available since 2008, in a version which pays homage to the classic 1966 model. Lastly, Triumph has recently relaunched the Bonneville, their first model from 1959.
More recently, BMW made a huge comeback with their wonderful Nine-T and were one of the first manufacturers to offer customisation.
This trend has not escaped the manufacturer Harley-Davidson, which is probably the most in tune with being 'retro'. Its flagship models such as the Fat Bob, the Forty-Eight, or the V-Rod prove this.
