Franklin's Indians
by Harry V. Sucher, Tim Pickering, Liam Diamond, and Harry Havelin
The Indian Scout and Chief are two of the best known and best loved of all classic American motorcycles. The man who designed them, Charles Franklin, was responsible for many advanced design concepts including remarkable improvements in side-valve combustion chamber design that pre-dated the work of Ricardo. He championed an holistic approach to design that popularised new features such as the semi unit-construction 'powerplant', helical-gear primary drive, double-loop full-cradle frames and a...
Though hundreds of books have been published about Harley Davidson, there has never been one quite like this remarkable volume. This is an extraordinarily detailed 'facts and figures' book about the motorcycles made by the Milwaukee company up to 1983. Each bike receives a thorough account of its technical specification and evolution, supported by extensive tabular material covering specifications, performance and production figures, plus reference photographs. It adds up to a must-have work of...
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 r...
With 5.5 million motorcyclists in the United States alone, motorcycling is more popular than ever. As a sport, pastime, and industry, it is compelling in its technical detail and exciting history. And thanks to technological advances that leave the automobile industry in the dust, today's motorcycle performance is eye-popping. Want handling and zero-to-sixty under three and a half seconds? You could buy a $250,000 Ferrari, but with less than $15,000 you can take your pick of a Honda, Yamaha, Suz...
Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction
by Nathan A. Rose and William T C Neale
Motorcycles, Scooters And Dirt Bikes Coloring Book
by Julita Amber
First published to great acclaim in 1982, "Team Suzuki" by Ray Battersby (Osprey Publishing) quickly sold out but was mysteriously never reprinted. This new edition, some 25 years later, is only the fourth title from start-up Parker House Publishing - naturally enough perhaps as Tim Parker was the original publisher of the book. Arguably "Team Suzuki" is the best motorcycle racing history ever written. Such is the depth of research and detail revealed. Author Battersby, a career engineer, is a g...
Part personal memoir, part history of cycling, part fascinating street-level tour of Amsterdam, "In the City of Bikes" is the story of a man who loves bikes in a city that loves bikes. When Pete's story begins, his goals for an upcoming semester abroad are clear: study how to make America's cities more bicycle friendly, and then return home to his new bride, Amy Joy. Once he sets foot in Amsterdam, however, Pete falls immediately in love with the city that already lives life on two wheels-and su...
The fascinating story of the Honda RS and RVF racers along with the VFR streetbike. Detailed coverage includes the introduction of Honda's V-motor in 1982 and initial disappointments, the competition successes of Joey Dunlop, the launch of the VFR to world-wide acclaim and the legend of the Honda France pit crew, the NR500/750 and the myths of the oval-piston motor, the launch of Superbike regulations and the introduction of the RC45. Contains detailed specs and competition results.
Millions of loyal Harley fans can't be wrong. With their distinctive styling and sound, Harley-Davidson motorcycles have won the hearts of people--from all walks of life and from all over the world. Harley-Davidson: The Good, the Bad, and the Legendary captures just what it is about Harleys that make them so popular. This anthology is a tribute not only to this legendary piece of machinery, but also to the stories, history, and lifestyle behind its rise as the world's most popular bike. If you'r...
British Motorcycles Since 1900: Ian Allan Transport Library (Ian Allan Transport Library)
by Paul Collins
This is a detailed history of the legendary Italian motorcycle maker''s ''big twins'' - the bikes powered b y engines rated 700cc and over. Field traces their origins, illustrating its evolution from a 1967 through to the fuel-i njected twins of today. '
Long considered the definitive book on DKW (Dampf-Kraft-Wagen), this classic book is now available in a complete English language edition. Featuring over 640 color and black and white images, this book covers all of the automobiles and motorcycles manufactured by the legendary DKW from its founding in the early twentieth century to its closing in the 1960s. Described in detail are the technical developments of the famed two-stroke engine, thanks to which DKW earned its excellent worldwide reputa...