No mention of BMWs but a good read.
The Cafe Racer is one of the most enduring styles of motorcycle ever created, capturing the rebellious spirit of the '50s. This is a look back at the glory days of the Cafe Racer, from Friday night dices on the North Circular, through the street specials craze of the Seventies, to the modern day revival.
Features

• The rebellious spirit of the '50s!
• Foreword by Paul Dunstall
• Personal memories of the '60s/'70s UK Cafe Racer scene
• Previously unpublished pictures
• Unique prototypes and specials
• World-beating motorcycles, made in garden sheds
• Interviews with bike builders including Norman Hyde
• The best and worst Cafe Racer manufacturers fascinating past advertising
• Global directory of Cafe Racer information
• The bikes and the people of the Ace Cafe London today
• The Cafe Racer's future in the 21st century.