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For the first half of the twentieth century, Great Britain led the world in motorcycle design and production, exporting its products to countries all over the globe. However, by 1960 this once-great industry had fallen into what was to be a terminal decline. During the 1960s and '70s Britain still manufactured a wide range of machines, but a combination of poor management, lack of investment, foreign competition (notably from Japan), and the arrival of the small, affordable car conspired to soun...

This is the only illustrated price guide which offers comprehensive coverage of classic, pre-1987 motorcycles, including vintage, veteran, sidecars, and even restoration projects. Featuring over 75 marques of motorcycle, many with additional information, and over 1,000 photographs, the guide is an indispensable resource for both first time buyers and collectors of motorcycles. Each motorcycle has a price range, description, date of manufacture. Collecting information and details of models and ma...

An account of the development history of Triumph's 500cc twin. Commencing with the introduction of the sporting Tiger 100 model in 1939 it continues right through until production ceased in 1974. The first part of the book relates to the original separate engine and gearbox designs and the second part covers the redesigned unit construction models that took on a new name, that of the American road racing event in which they scored some notable successes. This book includes drawings from the arch...

Female Road Stories. Book about Fearless Women who ride or rode Motorcycles across continents and more. Empowering Women's Stories from 20th and 21st Centuries.

For Ducati, creating a replacement for the controversial 999 meant that the 1098 was nothing less than a make-or-break motorcycle. According to Ducati Corse director Claudio Domenicali, The bike's only mission is to really excite the customer.A" Author Marc Cook goes behind the scenes at Ducati for exclusive interviews with the 1098's designers and engineers. Each tells his own story of the trials, tools, and technology used to create this revolutionary motorcycle as it evolved from the earlies...

Relive the highs and lows of a thrilling WorldSBK season in the Official 2019 Yearbook, including round by round analysis of all three World Championship classes. Whether you are a fan of Kawasaki or Ducati, green or red, Rea or Bautista, 2019 had something for everyone and ultimately produced one of the greatest duels in WorldSBK history. A look back through the World Superbike archives, as well as an in depth look underneath the fairings of all seven manufacturers that took part in the three...

This book features the best and most important Harley Davidson bikes from 1903 to 1992. There are 24 milestone Harley-Davidson motorcycles, focusing on the developments these bikes carried to the road and track. The author's previous books include the "Illustrated Harley-Davidson Buyers Guide", "Harley Davidson Racers" and "Harley Davidson XR-750".

This provocative book provides an insider's look into the American subculture of outlaw motorcycle clubs and their impact on U.S. society. Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs: A Guide to an American Subculture traces the evolution of the phenomenon, from its origins in the aftermath of World War II to the organizations' current presence throughout the United States. Dulaney analyzes the ways in which the subculture was created, promoted, and perpetuated; shows how the groups currently recruit their members...

A history of the development of post-war British motorcycles looking both at racetrack and scramble field battles and at the balance amongst the street elite.

After having digested all the technical information supplied by the concessionaires of the period, and having created thousands of illustrations showing all the versions produced by Innocenti between 1947 and 1971 piece by piece, the author has brought to life a guide that shows even the smallest modification carried out over the years on the various models that have appeared in the marketplace. Due to those illustrations, it is possible to see when a particular modification was introduced durin...

When most people imagine a motorcycle, chances are they picture a Harley-Davidson. That's because Harley-Davidson machines look the way the primordial biker inside each of us feels a motorcycle should look. In short, Harley-Davidson makes mythic bikes. Harley-Davidson: The Complete History celebrates these iconic motorcycles, presenting them all in one beautifully illustrated book. The most beloved and recognizable motorcycles are included here: the Knucklehead, the Panhead, the Peashooter, the...