Download or read book Classic British Motorcycles written by Colin Jackson and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be Japanese or Italian, with the ‘big four’ oriental manufacturers dominating the market. However, this wasn’t always the case. Until the 1950s, and even into the ’60s, British makers such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and Vincent ruled the roost. These legendary companies sold their bikes around the world, winning racing championships and setting speed records as they went. They, and many smaller British firms like them, are motorcycling’s founding companies. This is the story of those pioneering firms, whose engineers – many self-taught ­­– were fired by racing ambition, commercial rivalry, patriotic duty and, above all, a passion for innovation. Superbly illustrated with over 150 colour pictures, many previously unpublished, Classic British Motorcycles is a captivating and highly informative account of the men, machines, race meetings and world events that shaped the development of the motorcycle from its bicycle origins. Illustrtations: colour photographs throughout

Download or read book Classic British Bikes written by Andrew Kemp and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the first century of the British motorcycle industry, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.

Download or read book The British Motorcycle Story written by Colin Jackson and published by History Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1950s and 1960s saw the heyday of British motorcycle manufacture with legends such as BSA, Scott, Rudge, Vincent and Triumph. This is the story of these incredible machines and the men who rode them.

Download or read book Classic British Bikes written by Mac McDiarmid and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Legend of Classic British Bikes written by Smithmark Publishing and published by Smithmark Pub. This book was released on 1997-06-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful and inexpensive new series covers eight miracles of transportation engineering and details the history, specifications, and design elements, that turned these names into legends. Each brightly illustrated volume offers a lively and informative text that helps to explain the mystique that has drawn devoted admirers the world over to cherish these marques.

Download or read book The Handbook of Classic British Bikes written by Andrew Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete British Motorcycle written by John Carroll and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 2004-08 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book British Motorcycles of the 1960s and 70s written by Mick Walker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-20 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 sound the death knell for most British motorcycles by the end of the 1970s. Mick Walker uses a host of colourful illustrations to explore the models produced by British companies and their foreign competitors, and explains what the industry did to fight its ultimate demise.

Download or read book Handbook of Classic British Bikes written by Andrew Kemp and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Pocket Encyclopaedia of Classic British Bikes written by Abbeydale Press and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Classic British Motorcycles written by Steve Wilson and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Classic British Bikes written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book British Classic Bike Guide The Choosing Riding and Enjoying the Machine of Your Dreams written by Frank Westworth and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is continued strong interest in the classic British motorcycles, both among younger first-time buyers and among older enthusiasts who are considering an additional or replacement purchase. This is a fully illustrated, easy to read guide to the available marques, well known and not so well known. Details are provided for all the main models from each manufacturer. The book describes the care that is required in choosing and buying a classic bike, the pitfalls to avoid when making a choice among bikes and offers comparisons between similar machines from rival manufacturers. Includes a model by model review for each manufacturer. Motorcycles covered include AMC, BSA, Norton, Triumph, Velcette, Vincent and many others.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937 Today written by Ian Falloon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!

Download or read book Classic British Motorcycles written by Andy Tallone and published by Classic Vehicles Series. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with over 150 photographs, this book explores the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry, detailing its history over the years as well as each brand, giving the complete story of these amazing machines.

Download or read book Classic British Motorcycles written by Steve Wilson and published by Random House Value Pub. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and stunning updated list of the legendary names in British post-war motorcycles offers a stunning photo-essay that contains specially commissioned photographs by a top automotive photographer.

Download or read book Whatever Happened to the British Motorcycle Industry written by Bert Hopwood and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1998 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true, inside story of what caused the dramatic decline of the British motorcycle industry at a time when it had to face up to increasing competition from foreign manufacturers.