Book Description

A Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcycles is a guide to the motorbikes produced by the main manufacturers since Gottleib Daimler's Einspur in 1885. From the models that became classics, to others that litter the wayside of history, all are featured in this definitive new guide. This classic, comprehensive book is a marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. The unique collection of photographs is augmented by a comprehensive text, which details the technical specifications of the machines. There are descriptions of the key elements of their design, their performance features and engineering standards, and comments on their special qualities and attributes. This highly photographic and well-researched volume is both an excellent introduction for the new motorcyclist, and a classic reference and source book for more knowledgeable historians, collectors and motorcycle enthusiasts.