Enter the museum: Motorcycle

Author: Roger Hicks
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Provides detailed and comprehensive information on various motorcycle brands. Showcases the styles of over 2,500 renowned motorcycle companies, including Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, BMW, Suzuki, Yamaha, Norton, etc. Accompanied by more than 1,200 photos. Explains the history of each motorcycle company, provides detailed descriptions of their key models and specific specifications. Includes parameter tables covering aspects such as engine displacement, configuration, power output, number of transmission gears, and top speed. Motorcycles offer an alternative driving thrill—whether you're captivated by the romantic charm of early models, devoted to the agile handling of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, prefer the excellent performance of high-speed rotating engines in super motorcycles, or prioritize the stylish appearance of small motorcycles—no matter what, you'll find a motorcycle that suits you. This book lets you appreciate the classics among classics. It introduces more than 2,500 motorcycle brands worldwide, not only providing information on well-known brands like Harley-Davidson, BMW, Norton, Honda, Ducati, and Suzuki, but also including details on many smaller brands that have become part of history or are still in production. For easy reference, the book is organized in alphabetical order by company name, allowing you to retrieve the background, founding date, and racing records of major motorcycle companies. The book further enhances your understanding of the full picture of highly popular and best-selling major brands, accompanied by comprehensive parameter tables that detail engine displacement, component configuration, number of transmission gears, power output, and top speed. From the comprehensive framework, you'll learn about the origins of many smaller motorcycle companies, making this book a true encyclopedia of motorcycle information. The text is authoritative and supported by more than 1,200 color photos. This book provides rich, illustrated motorcycle information—making it the first choice for professional researchers of motorcycles and motorcycle enthusiasts.