Classic British Motorcycles
Author : Colin Jackson
Publisher : Fonthill Media
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
Classic British Bikes
Author : Mirco De Cet
Publisher : Southwater
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,53 MB
Release : 2015-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781780194141
Book Description
This book deals with the golden age of the British motorcycle, featuring 100 machines shown in over 200 photographs. It offers a chronological survey of British motorcycles from the pioneers of 1900 through to the end of the 20th century. It features all the famous marques, such as AJS, Brough, BSA, Douglas, Greeves, Norton, Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette, Vincent and Zenith. Each entry includes information about the history of the bike, with specification panels detailing years in production, engine type, bore and stroke, capacity, gearbox, brakes, transmission, power, weight and top speed. From the beginning of the 20th century, the British motorcycle rapidly gained in reliability and sophistication. It began as a plaything of the leisured classes, until the war forced it into a utilitarian role. When peace returned in the 1920s, it was poised to fill a demand for mass transport, ushering in a golden age. Divided into four sections - The Pioneers, Vintage Days, The Classic Era, and Endings and Beginnings - this book profiles 100 of the best-loved machines that shaped a century of motorcycle design. It includes all the famous marques, each one illustrated with identification photographs, making it a book every bike enthusiast will want to own.
Great British Motor Cycles of the Fifties
Author : Bob Currie
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 12,58 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Motorcycles
ISBN :
Book Description
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 34,38 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760392188
Book Description
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!
Triumph Tuning
Author : Stan Shenton
Publisher :
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Triumph motorcycle
ISBN : 9780950230108
Book Description
Racing Classic Motorcycles
Author : Andy Reynolds
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 32,91 MB
Release : 2021-09-06
Category :
ISBN : 1787117812
Book Description
The life of a classic motorcycle racer, who was fortunate enough to ride the best classic machines between 1976 & 2016 at the highest level, and on some of the best-known courses in the world. Told in his own words, this book recounts his successes, friendships, and hardships, and gives great insight into the world of motorcycle racing.
British Motorcycles Triumph
Author : James Robinson
Publisher : G2 Entertainment
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781909217614
Book Description
Beginning life in 1887 as a bicycle manufacturing company, The Triumph Cycle Company went on to become today's Triumph Motorcycles Limited. Since motorcycle production commenced in 1902, the Triumph factory has produced thousands of classic designs and is regarded as being producers of some of the world's finest motorcycles, from the original Bonneville in 1959 to today's models. The Triumph name is one of the most enduringly popular names in motorcycling. It is an evocative title, one that conjures up all sorts of powerful imagery while the word itself--triumph literally means to win. Triumph the motorcycle maker has for the most part in its 100-plus years been a success story; a triumph, in fact. The idea of British Motorcycles Triumph is to celebrate, through a selection of images, that success story. This fascinating little book contains over 175 images from the archives allowing others to see some of the best Triumph pictures that have been taken over the years. Nothing clever or complicated has been attempted here--though the book is split into time period sections, which is as far as we've gone in "organizing" things. We've even left the images in their raw untouched form, complete with period markings.
Vintage Motorcycles
Author : Jeff Clew
Publisher : Shire Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,11 MB
Release : 2009-11-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780747802778
Book Description
After the close of the First World War, the British motorcycle industry rose to prominence as British motorcycles became almost unbeatable in competitions. However, a shortage of these new model bikes pushed prices to a premium and most people were forced to settle for prewar designs. These high prices led to greater competition, and greater competition lead to swifter and more innovative development. By the mid 1920s the overhead valve engine came into its own, with enhanced performance, and then the overhead camshaft engine with even greater potential. Internal expanding hub brakes kept safety in step with increased performance. The later 1920s brought about further significant changes when wired-on tyres came into general use and electric lighting replaced acetylene lights. Appearance was improved when chromium plating took the place of nickel and the saddle tank rendered the old flat tank superfluous. Packed with illustrations of the bikes in use , this book is a celebration of the golden years of British motorcycles.
The Strange Death of the British Motor Cycle Industry
Author : Steve Koerner
Publisher : Carnegie Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,61 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Motorcycle industry
ISBN : 9781905472031
Book Description
At long last, Steve Koerner presents an original and in-depth analysis, based on hitherto unused sources, of what really happened. Fascinating, detailed and totally convincing, this book provides the first thorough explanation of the strange death of the British motor cycle industry.
Harley-Davidson
Author : Hugo Wilson
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 20,17 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780789435064
Book Description
Featuring world-famous motorcycles from the 1900s to the present day, Harley- Davidson is the ideal pocket-sized guide for identifying these legendary bikes.
