A History of the World's Motorcycles
Author : Richard Hough
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 24,99 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN :
Harley-Davidson
Author : Margie Siegal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 31,99 MB
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0747814953
Book Description
Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the 'Made in America' tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty 'potato potato' roar of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all emblems recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of the Harley's engines – from the earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today – and the social history of the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion in movies such as 'Easy Rider'. It is fully illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as well as beautiful examples of H-D's distinctive design aesthetic in advertising and collectibles.
A Short History of the Motorcycle
Author : Richard Hammond
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 29,68 MB
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0297609912
Book Description
What is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist? This entertaining guide charts the history of the bike from its origin as a cheap means of transport to its modern incarnations: a symbol of rebellion, a high-tech racing machine and the rich kid's plaything. Richard Hammond, passionate biker and collector of bikes, looks at the machines that have propelled people across the world to work, to school - and occasionally to their doom. With his trademark expertise and wit, Hammond examines bikers of every type, from the happy farmer trundling through fields on his Honda Cub to the Hells Angel terrorising towns on their hog.
A History of the World's Motorcycles
Author : Richard Hough
Publisher : Harpercollins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 20,33 MB
Release : 1973-05-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780060119676
Book Description
The social history of the motorcycle as well as its technical development is recounted in this pictorial study
History of Motorcycles
Author : Mick Walker
Publisher : Hamlyn (UK)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 33,90 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780600600367
Book Description
200 breath-taking photos reveal the splendor of these fine, sleek machines. Learn about the history of motorcycling, how it originated, focusing on the pioneers of the sport. Presents the thrill of grand-prix road racing while checking out today's newest, high-performance machines. Features the Harley-Davidson, Indian, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Triumph. Also covered: classic retros, customizing, speedway, the TT races, and world speed record machines.
Discovering the Motorcycle
Author : Armand Ensanian
Publisher :
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780996391900
Book Description
'Discovering the Motorcycle'' is an extraordinary history of motorcycling from 1867 to the present. Each of the 12 chapters of this remarkable 510 page book is devoted to a major aspect of motorcycling; ranging from historical discussions of the machines that lead the way to today's modern sportsbikes, to vintage classics, choppers and bobbers, off-road machines, cafe racers, touring bikes, customs, a history of motorcycle racing, electric motorcycles, the motorcycle's impact on society, and great motorcycle museums. The book honors motorcycling's great makes, with over 1,000 photographs and illustrations. A special chapter is devoted to the four-hundred-year history of the engine. This book is an ideal addition to any motorsport enthusiast's library, and makes a perfect gift for the motorcycle enthusiast.
Harley Davidson
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 27,91 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Harley-Davidson motorcycle
ISBN : 9781435145306
Book Description
Harley-Davidson is the king of motorcycles, the one every rider dreams of owning. This lavish volume with more than 20 foldouts celebrates the American company and its legendary models, from its first single-cylinder bike in 1903 to the modern, large V-twin series products. These V-twin engines have propelled families of Harley-Davidsons with prestigious names such as Electra Glide and Softail that continue to thrill cyclists. Every model has its own story, and the ones told here give a surprisingly human dimension to Harley-Davidsons, and also provide insight into their technical data."
Harley-Davidson
Author : Margie Siegal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0747814961
Book Description
Harley-Davidson: words that evoke the open American road and the 'Made in America' tradition like no others. The sweeping chopper handlebars, the distinctive throaty 'potato potato' roar of the engine and the unmistakable logo are all emblems recognized the world over. This book expertly ties together the mechanical evolution of the Harley's engines – from the earliest motorized pedal bicycles to the iconic heavyweight twin cylinder V-engines we know and love today – and the social history of the brand's phenomenal rise in the twentieth century, as innovative survivor of the Great Depression, supplier of the military during both World Wars and enduring symbol of freedom and rebellion in movies such as 'Easy Rider'. It is fully illustrated with pictures of the bikes and those who have ridden them as well as beautiful examples of H-D's distinctive design aesthetic in advertising and collectibles.
Motorcycles Coloring Book
Author : Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 36,45 MB
Release : 1995-09-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486286266
Book Description
Over 100 years of history: 1885 Gottlieb Daimler Motor Bicycle, 1915 Harley-Davidson Model J, 1923 BMW R32, and other superb models. Captions.
The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,41 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760367159
Book Description
The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles offers a thorough year-by-year guide to every production machine ever built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the first model, the 1923 R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) superbike, the S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos. Technical specs are provided for each model. This comprehensive review covers all of BMW's bike families: The side-valve machines from the early years The early overhead-valve performance bikes The modern Airheads and Oilheads The four-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikes The early pushrod singles The modern overhead-cam singles The latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes Among them, you'll find all the classic bikes—pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the Earles-forked R69S that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar; the R90S café racer; the K1 “flying brick”; and the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution right up to today’s world-class S100RR and retro-inspired R nine T. Like the other titles in Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this guide to BMW's motorcycle output offers the most complete reference to the subject available.
