The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle


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The Motorcycle Encyclopaedia is a complete and comprehensive reference work. The book is designed in two major sections. The first is a photo-gallery of over 400 classic motorbikes, alphabetically arranged by manufacturers, with all their significant models covered in detail. The second section lists every maker from the inception of motorcycling to the present day, and includes rare photographs and design blueprints. Each manufacturer is profiled, from ABC to Sundapp through giants of the industry like Honda and extinct but fondly remembered producers like Vincent and Velocette.




The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 3rd Edition


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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!




Classic Motorcycles


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Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed is a great ride through motorcycle history, with gorgeous photos of foreign and domestic bikes and bike specs.




The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles


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Chronicles the history of the motorcycle and presents brief details on more than two thousand manufacturers, profiles of selected manufacturers, and over a thousand photos.




The Ultimate Motorcycle Book


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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.







Harley-Davidson


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Featuring world-famous motorcycles from the 1900s to the present day, Harley- Davidson is the ideal pocket-sized guide for identifying these legendary bikes.




The Indian 1901-1978


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Check out this in depth history and guide to one of Americas oldest and most popular motorcycle manufactuer! As the dominant manufacturer for the first two decades of this century, the Indian Motorcycle Company is a staple in the history of American motorcycling. Because of this, Springfield, Massachusetts was at the hub of the international motorcycle scene. Between 1900 and 1917, when the United States entered World War I, about 150 domestic motorcycle companies came and went. Little more than a dozen remained in business following the war, and after the great depression of the 1930s only two American manufacturers had survived Indian and Harley-Davidson. This definitive chronicle of America's first motorcycle is an essential for any cycle aficionado. It features concise hardware histories of every model produced by the Indian Motorcycle Company from 1901 to the mid-1950s, when the company ceased production. Also included, is a unique color directory of the great motorcycles built by the celebrated Indian Motorcycle Company. Arranged chronologically, this superb reference work features special commissioned color photographs of all the landmark models that you won't want to miss!




The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Motorcycles


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More than nine hundred photographs illustrate over two thousand alphabetically arranged entries detailing the history, technology, and performance of each bike covered and a survey of the history of the motorcycle.




The Complete Encyclopedia of Classic Motorcycles


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This book contains the histories of 100 notable motorcycle manufacturers, recounting in colorful detail their dramatic ascents and declines or, in the luckiest cases, their continued and dazzling successes. Author Mirco De Cet notes the most famous designers, machines, racers and companies. The book includes 750 color photographs, many of which have never been seen before since many of the machines featured have been discontinued and now exist solely in private collections or museums around the world. With the aid of the companies and private individuals, Mirco De Cet has unearthed as many classic machines as he could and brushed off the dust to reveal them to you in their full glory.