CONTENTS
The 1961 Matchless 31 CSR 650cc.
INTRODUCTION
CAFÉ RACER CULTURE
THE RISING SUN
THE DAWN OF THE SUPERBIKE
SPECIALIST MANUFACTURERS
THE AMERICAN MARKET
DECLINE AND FALL
FURTHER READING
PLACES TO VISIT
Norton’s 750 Atlas used the same basic engine as the Commando model. This photograph was taken in Kent and dates from 1967.
