Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 34,58 MB
Release : 2022-01-26
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ISBN : 1787118363
Always produced in small numbers, the MV Agusta Fours are now considered amongst the most classic of motorcycles from the 1960s and 1970s. These were the first motorcycles that made Grand Prix technology available to the public, albeit at an almost prohibitive cost.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781845842031
MV Agusta’s classic four-cylinder dominated Grand Prix racing for a decade from 1956. When it was replaced by the new triple in 1966, Count Agusta decided to make the Four available in limited numbers as a production bike. To prevent privateers converting it into a Grand Prix racer that might embarrass the factory, he stipulated it should be 600cc and have shaft final drive. The touring 600 eventually evolved into the 750 Sport and GT, and finally the America, but MV Fours were always built in extremely small numbers. As befits an engine that handed multiple World Championships to John Surtees, Gary Hocking, and Mike Hailwood, the technical specification was staggering, and remains so to this day. This magnificent engine was always at the heart of the MV Agusta, and it was this engine that created and sustained the legend. One of the world’s foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of several books on motorcycles, and has spent many years as a regular contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines worldwide, specialising in Italian marques, particularly Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Laverda, and of course, MV Agusta.
Author : Joe Sackey
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 31,32 MB
Release : 2022-02-07
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ISBN : 1787118444
This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Author : Uli Cloesen
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,23 MB
Release : 2022-04-11
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ISBN : 1787118886
Many books have been written about British bikes and their racing history, but no one has devoted an entire book solely to the British-only custom motorcycle, and its chopper, cruiser, bobber and trike scene ... until now.
Author : Uli Cloesen
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 2022-03-22
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ISBN : 1787118746
Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Italian bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 12,20 MB
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760366020
The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. 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, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!
Author : Otto Grizzi
Publisher : Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,77 MB
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9788879115124
The world came to know the MV Agusta F4 in the autumn of 1997. After 20 years of oblivion, the legendary marque makes its comeback with this 4-cylinder in line front gear masterpiece, the classic “architecture” of the glorious Italian school. Those in the know have no doubts: the “most beautiful motorcycle in the world” is still the MV Agusta F4.
Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,91 MB
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781787113596
With 75 World Championships (riders and manufacturers), 270 Grand Prix victories, and more than 3000 International race wins, MV Agusta's competition record is unequalled amongst Italian motorcycle manufacturers. MV's list of World Champions includes some of the greatest names in the sport, with Carlo Ubbiali, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read winning multiple times. Alongside the magnificent racing bikes MV produced a wide range of street models, including the exotic four-cylinder bikes based on the Grand Prix racers of the 1950s and early 1960s. After closing in 1977 MV Agusta was resurrected by Cagiva in 1997 and released the Massimo Tamburini-designed four-cylinder F4. Initially 750cc, this evolved into 1000cc and the Brutale series. In 2012 the three-cylinder F3 joined the F4 and a large range of models has grown from these two platforms. With a 50 year passion for Italian motorcycles, The MV Agusta Story tells the full story of MV Agusta, covering all the street and racing models from 1945.
Author : Uli Cloesen
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,23 MB
Release : 2022-02-24
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ISBN : 1787118584
Many books have been published about Japanese motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike and quad custom bike scene ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.
Author : Roy P Smith
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 25,63 MB
Release : 2022-03-09
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ISBN : 1787118622
This is the story of a man, a team, and their life and times, as well as a complete record of all their achievements and failures. It logs the financial and personal cost of racing in the prewar and postwar periods. It tells of how the mighty car company Renault became involved with them in the late 1950s, and how Amedee Gordini became known throughout the world as one of the greatest engine tuners of his time.
