The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles
The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles

Author: Kevin Ash

Publisher: Booksales

Published: 2000-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785811633

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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 Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson
The Encyclopedia of the Harley Davidson

Author: Peter Henshaw

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785826286

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This illustrated encyclopedia is packed with interesting facts and follows the history of the famous Harley Davidson company and the development of its famous bikes, which have earned a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts everywhere. The bikes are described in detail, not only in mechanical terms, but also with glorious photographs, and will be of interest to everyone who loves motorbikes: even aficionados of Japanese and European bikes, who have never even ridden a Harley Davidson, will be able to recognize the unique marriage of style and nostalgia and the fact that there are no other bikes quite like them. With chapters that are biographical, like "The Buell Story," and "The Harley-Davidson Story," readers will get the inside story on this epic brand of motorcycle. Other chapters, like "A-Z of Harley-Davidson," "Year on Year," and "Guide to Model Names," enthusiasts will get a fully-functional, comprehensive encyclopedia of everything they ever wanted to know about Harleys.

The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle
The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle

Author: Peter Henshaw

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785821441

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Motorcycles, the open road, cruising; all things associated with this powerful locomotive are detailed in this marvelous history of a stunning vehicle. Humanity is capable of many wonderful things, but the art of making motorcycles is arguably not its greatest achievement. Throughout history there have been far more pressing needs than the desire to get from A to B more quickly and more pleasurably than anyone else. And yet, thousands of entrepreneurs have gravitated to the motorcycle industry: scratch any of them, and one will most likely find an enthusiast beneath the skin. Why else would anyone be willing to risk time and money in a business notorious for its glorious failures?

The Indian 1901-1978
The Indian 1901-1978

Author: Tod Rafferty

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2016-09-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785833123

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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 Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles

Author: Roland Brown

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780754827801

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This book covers the whole world of the motorcycle from myth-and-legend to nuts-and-bolts in a single volume. It charts the evolution of the motorcycle from its first development by Daimler in 1885 to the superbikes of the 21st century. An A-Z section is a definitive marqueby- marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers,both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. The book details the technical specifications of the machines, describes the key elements of their design, performance features and engineering standards, and their qualities and attributes.