Download or read book The Art of the Racing Motorcycle written by Phillip Tooth and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated and definitive look at the design evolution of the racing motorcycle. The dynamic between competition and design has always fueled the evolution of racing motorcycles and inspired astonishing feats of design and engineering. This book traces the development of the sport bike, from the earliest French motorcycles to the dominance of British machinery in the 1930s, the exotic Italian motorcycles of the 1950s and 1960s, the influence of American racing in the 1970s and 1980s, and today’s Japanese superbikes. More than fifty classic motorcycles—from Harley-Davidsons to Peugeots, Velocettes, Moto Guzzis, BMWs, Kawasakis, and Ducatis—are presented chronologically illustrated with stunning studio photographs that present the machines as works of art and wonders of design in themselves, accompanied by rare and beautiful archival images that place the subjects in the contexts of classic races, rallies, and motorcycle shows, and accompanied by essays revealing the legends behind the machines. Some of the championship motorcycles featured include the 1902 Manon, the 1922 Harley Davidson 8-valve, the 1935 Terrot 500, the 1948 AJS Porcupine, the 1954 Moto Guzzi V8, the 1965 Honda GP 250, The 1976 Suzuki RK67, the 1986 Cagiva GP, and the 1990 Ducati Supermono.
Download or read book Mick Walker s European Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the history of European ompetition motorcycles has been largely dominated by Italian, British, and German marques, other builders around the continent have also played significant roles from the turn of the century to present. Arranged by nation, this book examines more than two dozen important marques, including Bultaco, CZ, Elf, Husqvarna, KTM, Ossa, Peugeot, and many others. A wealth of rare photography, including a special color section, includes candid shots of the top personalities and the bikes both at rest and at speed.
Download or read book Zen and the Art of Racing Motorcycles written by Gregg Wright Bonelli and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fifty year motorcycle racer shares insights into life and death from the seat of a racing motorcycle.
Download or read book Classic Japanese Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Osprey Publishing Company. This book was released on 1991 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After World War II, the Japanese motorcycle industry sought to improve competitiveness in the export field against entrenched European marques and racing was seen as the obvious way to improve credibility and gain publicity. Walker looks at the men, the machines and the events.
Download or read book Mick Walker s German Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2004-09-02 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under very different political regimes for a considerable period, East and West Germany produced some highly innovative & competitive racing machinery. German motorcycles were often in the vanguard of technical progress & were good enough to win world titles. In this respect, the top names in the solo categories were NSU and Kreidler, while BMW, Fath, Munch, & König did the business on three wheels. Like Japan, Germany was faced with rebuilding a shattered country following World War II. Like the Japanese, they overcame all the problems not only to create an economic miracle, but also to construct world-beating motorcycles. Germany's success contributed to the development of the sport in a wide variety of ways -- engineers, machines, riders, circuits, & even record-breakers.
Download or read book Mick Walker s Japanese Grand Prix Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fifth in the Mick Walker Racing Motorcycle series. It covers the Grand Prix Motorcycles from Japan.
Download or read book Italian Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mick WalkerÆs Italian Racing Motorcycles Mick Walker. This much enlarged and heavily revised edition looks at both major and minor players throughout Italy who have produced racing motorcycles of significant interest. Among the legendary Italian motorcycles included in this volume are Aermacchi, FB Mondial, Bimota, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Garelli, Bianchi,Laverda, Gilera, MV Agusta and Parilla. Well done! Sftbd., 8 1/4"x 11", 256 pgs., 683 b&w ill., 86 color.
Download or read book Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2004-09-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As this book explains, the Japanese did not suddenly become proficient in the design and development of motorcycles when they first appeared in Europe at the end of the 1950s. Instead, the Japanese had been involved with motorcycles since the beginning of the 20th century. True, early Japanese motorcycles copied Western design - a trend that continued for several years after WWII. But soon they designed a succession of highly innovative machinery, not only to the Grand Prix world's benefit but to the paying 'over-the-counter' customer, too. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, plus Bridgestone and Tohatsu, have all built and sold racing motorcycles which the public could also buy and enjoy.
Download or read book McQueen s Motorcycles written by Matt Stone and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McQueen's Motorcycles takes a close look at the unique bikes that McQueen raced and collected. Any true McQueen or motorcycle fan will love this focused look inside McQueen's garage.
Download or read book Drag Racing Motorcycles written by Denny Von Finn and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about drag racing motorcycles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Motorcycles written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road. It also discusses motorcycle history and the timeless motorcycle mystique.
Download or read book Classic Motorcycle Race Engines written by Kevin Cameron and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative book, elegantly written in highly digestible style by the foremost expert on the subject, provides in-depth analysis of classic motorcycle race engines spanning eight decades, from the 1930s Guzzi 500 120-degree twin to the latest Yamaha YZR M1 in-line four. Packed with technical detail, the book provides an absorbing insight into the technology employed in a wide variety of motorcycle engines, investigating the diverse approaches taken by various manufacturers over the years in the search for race-winning performance.
Download or read book Racing Classic Motorcycles written by Andy Reynolds and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racing Classic Motorcycles is the story of a classic motorcycle racer who was fortunate enough to be able to ride many of the best machines from the period, at the highest level, and on many of the most famous road racing courses in the world. There are tales of success, friendships, and the loss of racing pals. Machine preparation and mechanical failures feature heavily, and the story recounts the author's frustrations and joys. Andy Reynolds maintained and built many of the bikes he raced, and ultimately retired from riding to become both a machine scrutineer and a sponsor. All aspects of motorcycle racing are covered in the author's easy-to-read and entertaining narrative, and it is a fascinating read for any motorcycle enthusiast. Come into the world of Classic Racing Motorcycles – but bring your cheque book and medical insurance!
Download or read book Motorcycle Racing written by Michael Dregni and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1994 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells about motorcycle racing history, todays racing motorcycles, safety gear, various types of racing, and more.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Motorcycles written by Editors of Motorcyclist Magazine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, Fourth Edition, is the most complete book on motorcycles, covering everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear, to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road.
Download or read book American Motorcyclist written by and published by . This book was released on 1989-10 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Motorcyclist magazine, the official journal of the American Motorcyclist Associaton, tells the stories of the people who make motorcycling the sport that it is. It's available monthly to AMA members. Become a part of the largest, most diverse and most enthusiastic group of riders in the country by visiting our website or calling 800-AMA-JOIN.
Download or read book Honda Motorcycles written by Aaron P. Frank and published by . This book was released on with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
