Packed with good advice on choosing the right Ducati bevel twin, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation and predicting which models will become collectable (if they aren't already). Illustrated throughout with photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, and featuring details ranging from the Ducati community, to whether a Ducati bevel twin will suit you and your l...
Laverda is a marque with a long and sometimes troubled history. In this addition to the Crowood Motoclassic series, Mick Walker charts that history from its beginnings in the 1940s through the high points of the 1960s and 1970s and the low points of the 1980s to the 1990s, with the promise of things to come. Topics covered include: background history of the company; complete development history; and specifications.
The words "Ducati" and "racing" have provided some of the greatest moments in motorcycle sport. Ducati bikes, with their fine engineering, superb performance and magical sound built a world-wide following of admirers for the company. This book tells of the rise to fame and fortune of what is now one of the world's most famous motorcycle manufacturers. From its beginnings after World War II, the company's history is charted through its increasingly sophisticated race machines and the burgeoning n...
Suzuki's seminal GSX-R750 is an evergreen favourite with bikers across the world. When launched in 1985 it almost single-handedly kick-started the craze for race-replica machines, and since than the bike has been one of the leading benchmarks for performance and style, as well as character, in the sports bike class. The GSX-R has stayed in production in its many different forms since 1985 and has also had an enviable race record. Since the bike's launch, more than 40,000 have been sold worldwide...
Ken Gross is one of the premiere auto writers in the United States. This is a terrific book. a great Father's Day gift and a great read. - Jay Leno Cars and rock `n roll have always gone hand in hand. Whether its a garage band piling into some decrepit rig to get to the next gig or a killer guitar riff blasting from a Mustang, rock `n roll keeps us moving when were behind the wheel.Its no surprise, then, that some of the music worlds big names are also serious car guys. Jimmie Vaughn, Billy Joe...
This inexpensive photographic history of Vespa, first published in 1993, receives a much-needed overhaul to bring it up to date, and includes the addition of some colour imagery. This appealingly quirky book captures the personality, individuality and style of the world of Vespa through an eye-catching array of period photographs, including Vespa's imaginative promotional material. Celebrities and girls seem ever-present through the pages, but there is plenty of technical interest to satisfy mec...
The Isle of Man TT is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world - the ultimate test of both motorcycle technology and the men who pit their sophisticated machines against the cruellest circuit on earth. Since two-wheelers began racing over The Mountain in 1907, horsepower has soared from a handful to over 200 today. In this authoritative history, Mac McDiarmid tells the whole story - circuits, machines, riders, races and risks, as well as the whole TT experience for armies of road race fa...
Moto Guzzi (Osprey Colour Classics) (Osprey Classic Motorcycles S.)
by Mick Walker
Cruise on down memory lane with 16 gorgeous months of Harley-Davidson hogs.Harley-Davidson 2016 is 16 months of motorcycle magnificence, from hot new heavyweight cruisers to meticulously restored classics. This new edition of the best-selling calendar features outstanding portraits of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company's machines by veteran photographer David Blattel, complete with historic images from Harley-Davidson's archives.The high-quality photos in the calendar are ready to be framed and u...
The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1936-Today
by Ian Falloon
"Take an authoritative, thorough, and heavily illustrated look at Triumph motorcycles, from beloved classics to popular new models! What do Marlon Brando, James Dean, Steve McQueen, Bob Dylan, and Arthur Fonzerelli all have in common? All of these men define the very essence of cool, and all have owned Triumph motorcycles. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, in 1902 Triumph produced its first motorcycle, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the...
Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Motorcycles
by Tod Rafferty
Life's journey, not a destination" and millions continue to choose to make that journey in style on the greatest American-made motorcycle. From its humble beginnings in a tiny wooden shed as four young men experimented with internal combustion, jumping forward 100 years to their first motorcycle to combine fuel injection, overhead cams, and liquid cooling delivering 115 horsepower, Standard Catalor of[registered] Harley-Davidson celebrates 100 years of production history. Author and professional...
From 1920 to 1949, Scouts and Sports Scouts-renowned for their handling and low center of gravity-were the motorcycles of choice among Indian enthusiasts heading for the race track. Likewise, the Scout and, to a lesser extent, vertical-engined Super Scout, have since come to be regarded as classic American road-bikes of the period. This history brings both the race and road bikes to life with a blend of archival images, modern color photography of restored bikes, and first-person accounts of leg...
An exciting addition to White Star's MiniCubeBook series, this irresistible, chunky little compendium spotlights a vast range of the world's most important and influential motorcycle design.