This work is a comprehensive history of the world's motorcyles, their manufacturers and riders. It covers motorcycling from its early hesitant start, through the war years, the emergence of manufacturers, grand prix and road racing, to today's high performance road machines and tourers. Manufacturers covered include Harley-Davidson, BSA, Norton, Indian, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Triumph. The book also covers all aspects of motorcycling, including classic retros, customizing, speedway, the TT races and world speed record machines.
- ISBN10 060060036X
- ISBN13 9780600600367
- Publish Date 15 January 2000 (first published 15 September 1997)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 January 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Hamlyn
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English