Author : Pat Hahn
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 15,97 MB
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 0760351791
Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed is a great ride through motorcycle history, with gorgeous photos of foreign and domestic bikes and bike specs.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 23,98 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760392188
The ultimate illustrated reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, this revised and updated third edition collects all the motorcycles from this iconic brand through 2024. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, the third edition of The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles: 1937 to Todaycovers all the major and minor models, including: The legendary 1937 Speed Twin Era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, and Bonneville Modern machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, Tiger adventure bikes, Speed 400, and Rocket III Non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph’s stellar reputation Detailed technical specifications are included alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph’s archives. Sidebars offer Triumph cultural snapshots like The Wild One film, actor James Dean, land-speed record setters, Steve McQueen’s racers, and competition stories. This is the book no Triumph fan should be without!
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 30,13 MB
Release : 2024-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 076039217X
This revised, updated edition of The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles details the technical development and ever-evolving story of the classic Triumph motorcycle line—from 1937’s Speed Twin to today’s leading street, adventure, and sports machines.
Author : Hugo Wilson
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,52 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Motorcycle racing
ISBN : 9780751300437
A one-of-a-kind compendium of motorcycles for the veteran, mid-level rider, or rank beginner with major dreams. Over 100 classic, celebrity, and experimental bikes are showcased, from those of Lawrence of Arabia to the world's fastest production bike. Over 850 full-color photos.
Author : Frank Fritz
Publisher : Whitman Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,94 MB
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN : 9780794840693
Discusses how to find and select collectible motorcycles, with tips on negotiating a good price and caring for the investment.
Author : Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,50 MB
Release : 1995-09-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486286266
Over 100 years of history: 1885 Gottlieb Daimler Motor Bicycle, 1915 Harley-Davidson Model J, 1923 BMW R32, and other superb models. Captions.
Author : Allan Girdler
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 22,42 MB
Release : 2002-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760313534
Allan Girdler. This colorful reprint examines the dueling marques right up through Indian's dissolution in the 1950s.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 14,22 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760367159
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.
Author : Bill Silver
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,70 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Honda motorcycle
ISBN : 9781937747060
Classic Honda Motorcycles presents an overview of Honda motorcycles produced from 1958 through 1990, including iconic models such as the CB77 Super Hawk, CB92 Benly, Dream, CB750 and many others. Enthusiasts will find a bounty of useful and interesting information about which bikes are likely to suit an individual rider's needs, which models are most collectible and how to find parts for rare Honda motorcycles.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 23,20 MB
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760367701
The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi: 100th Anniversary Edition, Every Model Since 1921, written by respected motorcycle expert Ian Falloon, offers enthusiasts a thorough review of Guzzi’s storied 100-year history via all of its production models. The oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production, Italy's Moto Guzzi has built some of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. Established in 1921, the company is one of the most traditional motorcycle makers and also one of the most innovative. Carlo Guzzi's first engine design, a horizontal single, defined Moto Guzzi's road-going motorcycles for the company's first 45 years. In the 1950s, Moto Guzzi experienced tremendous success in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Today, Moto Guzzi has a higher profile than ever, thanks to its popularity among enthusiast celebrities like Ewan McGregor. This new edition of The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi includes a 100th anniversary introduction, new photography, and additional pages to cover the newest models from 2018 to 2020. All of Moto Guzzi’s production models are covered in detail, including the groundbreaking Falcone, the V-8 Grand Prix racers, the V7 Sport, the Ambassador, the Eldorado, the Le Mans, the Daytona, right up to today’s the complete range of modern bikes including the V7, Griso, Stelvio, and V9. Celebrate a century of iconic Moto Guzzi machines, model by stunning model.
