Download or read book The BMW Boxer Twins 1970 1996 Bible written by Ian Falloon and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-07-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The air-cooled boxer BMW twins were among the most significant motorcycles of the 1970s through the 1980s, providing an unparalleled combination of comfort, reliability, and performance. From the /5 series, a complete series of sport and touring motorcycles evolved that earned a huge following and which was never emulated by other manufacturers.
Download or read book The BMW Boxer Twins Bible written by Ian Falloon and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. These were among the first motorcycles with factory-fitted fairings and they also offered class-leading performance. Even when BMW decided to discontinue the twins in favor of the new four-cylinder K-series in 1984, demand for the older boxers forced BMW to reconsider. The boxer was resurrected and continued for more than a decade.
Download or read book Laverda Twins and Triples Bible written by Ian Falloon and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now part of the Aprilia - Moto Guzzi - Laverda group, Laverda has acquired a following of almost fanatical proportions. The large capacity twins and triples were some of the most charismatic and exciting motorcycles produced in a golden era. With a successful endurance racing program publicizing them, Laverda's twins soon earned a reputation for durability that wasn't usually associated with Italian machinery. Originally built for the British market, the 1000cc Jota was the fastest Superbike available in its day. While the twins faded before the end of the 1970s, the triples continued for almost another decade before dying with a whimper. By this time the company was in serious difficulty and went into receivership. Despite a resurrection in the 1990s, it is the classic twins and triples of the late 1960s through until the mid-1980s that Laverda is now famous for.
Download or read book BMW Airhead Twins written by Phil West and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No motorcycle manufacturer is more closely associated with one type of engine than BMW: the air-cooled boxer twin or 'airhead'. It was included in BMW's very first motorcycle in 1923 and virtually every machine the company made, of every type, from radical road bike to TT winner, to land speed record holder, to 1970s style icon and even to the creation of an all-new adventure bike class with the R 80 G/S, right up to the mid-1990s. Phil West celebrates the success of the BMW airhead twin motorcycles. This book, with over 290 photographs, includes a history of the company pre- and post-War; the personalities behind the development of the bikes; profiles of each of the 'R' bikes in turn, including detailed specification guides and production numbers. These wonderful machines are regularly celebrated and now BMW itself is harking back to them with an all-new series of machines.
Download or read book Motorcycle GP Racing in the 1960s written by Chris Pereira and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the classic period of Grand Prix racing from 1960 to 1969, and the men and machines involved. Covering the emergence of the Japanese factories and the struggle for supremacy between 2- and 4-stroke technologies, it is a fascinating exploration of the last decade of 'traditional' Grand Prix racing, before significant events changed the nature of the sport forever.
Download or read book BMW Custom Motorcycles written by Uli Cloesen and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Customising BMWs - does it work? This book, the first of its kind solely devoted to the BMW custom bike scene, proves it does! Features stunning images of customised BMW singles, twins and fours from contributors around the globe, many complemented by owners' stories and technical descriptions.
Download or read book The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles written by Ian Falloon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles offers a thorough year-by-year guide to every production machine ever built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the first model, the 1923 R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) superbike, the S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos. Technical specs are provided for each model. This comprehensive review covers all of BMW's bike families: The side-valve machines from the early years The early overhead-valve performance bikes The modern Airheads and Oilheads The four-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikes The early pushrod singles The modern overhead-cam singles The latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes Among them, you'll find all the classic bikes—pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the Earles-forked R69S that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar; the R90S café racer; the K1 “flying brick”; and the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution right up to today’s world-class S100RR and retro-inspired R nine T. Like the other titles in Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this guide to BMW's motorcycle output offers the most complete reference to the subject available.
Download or read book BMW Boxer Twins written by Ian Falloon and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 80 years, shaft-drive boxer twins have traditionally formed the backbone of the BMW motorcycle line-up. For many enthusiasts of the Bavarian marque the classic BMW twin was the R90S of 1973-76. Over the decades, successive generations of durable machines - including the R100S, fully-faired R100RS, four-cylinder K-series, high-performance R1100RS and an entire family of touring and sporting models ranging from 850 to 1200cc - would ensure the BMW boxer twins a place in the Haynes "Great Bikes" series. This book covers: historical context, racing, the wartime R75 and R69S; the "75" series which enabled BMW to compete with the high-performance Japanese machines; the R90S, the "76" and Superbike performance; the R100RS, the "77" and the touring R100RT; smaller twins, smaller potential; the R89G/S, including a Paris-Dakar version; rationalization of the boxer range, and the new twins that included four-valve heads and electronic engine management; and technical specifications from 1969 to 2003.
Download or read book Japanese Custom Motorcycles written by Uli Cloesen and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books have been published about Japanese motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike and quad custom bike scene ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.
Download or read book BMW R100RS written by Bill Stermer and published by Whitehorse Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the R100RS first came on the scene in 1977, it caused a complete sensation. Sporting a revolutionary wedge-shaped fairing that offered the rider near total enclosure, it provided unparalleled riding ease and protection. When fitted with optional saddlebags it sang the song of the open road that BMW riders cherished: long distances at high speeds with comfort and convenience. The first modern street motorcycle with a frame-mounted fairing, it was not only the most stunning BMW model, but with its new 980cc flat-twin motor, also the most powerful. Soon, a vast aftermarket sprang up around it with all sorts of updates for its suspension, handling, and power, as well as a large community of loyal fans and owners which exists to this day. Stermer's timeless book is the engaging story of where that legendary motorcycle came from including an interview with designer Hans Muth, what it was like to ride, and what it meant to motorcycling, told well and with luscious full-color photographs. Stermer's insightful insider's view of this storied machine shows why it continues to live on as one of the most recognizable and groundbreaking machines of our times.
Download or read book BMW GS Adventure Motorcycles written by Hans-Jurgen Schneider and published by Parker House Publishing Incorporated,Csi. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete technical, model-by-model, history of BMW's most popular motorcycle: the machine that invented the modern adventure touring activity.
Download or read book The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO written by Joe Sackey and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-02-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.
Download or read book The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible written by Mike Estall and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The full history of the popular Triumph Tiger Cub motorcycle, this ultimate reference source book covers every aspect of these machines, including 22 detailed model profiles, delivery details, technical design specifications, military, police and competition bikes, plus the full story behind the model’s production run. Now back in print after a long absence, this Classic Reprint from Veloce is a must have for all Triumph Tiger Cub owners and enthusiasts.
Download or read book Motorcycles A first time buyer s guide written by Peter Henshaw and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the first-time-buyer step-by-step through the entire experience of buying your first motorcycle, this friendly, clear, and jargon-free book explains everything you need to know to get the most out of your bike. Covering practicalities such as the pros and cons of biking, and what type of bike may best suit you, to training, insurance, and maintenance – even choosing the right kit, where to buy, and where to ride are covered in this invaluable guide – this book shows you the whole story.
Download or read book Airbrush Bible written by Timothy Remus and published by Air Skool. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Airbrush Bible offers something for anyone interested in the art of airbrushing, offering how-to sequences done with some of the best names in airbrushing. This book is a compendium of subjects, paints and techniques; and is the one how-to book any airbrush artist needs on his or her shelf.
Download or read book Bmw Motorrad written by Jürgen Gaßebner and published by TeNeues. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated edition with the latest BMW motorcycles BMW Motorrad, a classic of motorcycle history now looks back over a company tradition lasting more than 90 years. This book examines the history of BMW Motorrad, but not just as a classic retrospective but also connects the past and the present through impressive stories and images. Exceptional photography showcases the most popular machines alongside some enticing rarities. Over time, we witness how the brand has incorporated leading technology into some of the most remarkable designs ever produced. Constantly at the forefront, it consistently creates designs that endure as legends. So whether taking a trip across a continent or just zipping to the other side of town, you can be sure a ride on a BMW will be a ride to remember. This book captures that sensation in all its variety and uniqueness. SELLING POINTS: * This comprehensive and compelling chronicle is a worthy tribute to BMW motorbikes * A must-have for all biking enthusiasts * Fully updated edition with the latest BMW motorcycles * This interactive book comes with an accompanying app with exciting features such as videos and additional photo galleries 320 colour and black and white photographs
Download or read book Eastern Standard Tribe written by Cory Doctorow and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in softcover, the second novel from one of the hottest writers in modern SF
