Motorcycles category: 326 books
Triumph Production Testers’ Tales
from the Meriden Factory
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2017
From the 1950s through to the 1970s, Hughie Hancox worked at the Triumph Meriden factory in various capacities a fitter, a member of the famous Royal Corps of Signals Motorcycle Display Team, in the experimental department (where he actually worked on the prototype Bonneville), and eventually as one...
British 250cc racing Motorcycles 1946-1959
an era of ingenious innovation
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2012
From 1946 up to 1959, the 250cc class in Britain was supported almost entirely by privately built Specials and Hybrids. This book recalls the men and machines involved, and traces their history and development, in what was clearly the most technically innovative class of Road Racing in the 1950s.
The BMW Boxer Twins 1970-1996 Bible
All air-cooled models 1970-1996 (Except R45, R65, G/S & GS)
Language: English
Release Date: July 8, 2013
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...
by Peter Miller
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2016
This book tells the story of the famous James ML military motorcycle which had originally been developed as a utility machine for the working man and was then modified for the military during the Second World War. The James ML was used for carrying messages on the beaches of Normandy during the D-Day...
How your motorcycle works
Your guide to the components & systems of modern motorcycles
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems whats the most efficient transmission? How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without...
Donny’S Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley-Davidson, 1936 to Present
Volume Iii: the Evolution: 1984 to 2000
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Donny is the Winner of the 2012 International Book Awards. Donny Petersen has been educating motorcycle enthusiasts about Harley-Davidson bikes for years. Now, he has combined all his knowledge into a twelve-volume series masterpiece and this third book is one that every rider will treasure. Petersen,...
by Anton Swanepoel
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2015
Thinking of hitting the road on two wheels but new to the adventure? Then this book is for you.
Traveling by motorcycle is far different than any other means of transport. In a car, you are always a passenger, seeing a movie of the road going by. On a bike you become one with it, the road and...
by Therman Galifianakis
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2012
This book covers several topics including:
Motorcycle Restoration A Great Hobby That You Can Surely Get In To
Great Hobbies And Investments Motorcycle Restoration
How To Properly Restore A Motorcycle The Right Way To Start The Restoration Project
Motorcycle Restoration...
The Art of BMW
85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2008
BMW began its life in aero-engineering--as anyone who’s ever ridden one of its motorcycles might guess. These are bikes as close to airborne as any get. And what’s more, fifty percent of all the motorcycles BMW has manufactured are still flying down the world’s roads. These are the best,...
Moto Guzzi
The Complete Story
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2013
With the launch of the new California 1400 in 2013, and actor Ewan McGregor appointed brand ambassador, Moto Guzzi's owners Piaggio are proving their belief in the future and importance of Moto Guzzi. Moto Guzzi - The Complete Story charts the development of the stylish Guzzi bikes and the highs (and...
Ducati Desmodue
The Complete Story from Pantah to Scrambler
Language: English
Release Date: March 23, 2015
A definitive account of the popular Ducati Desmodue - the reliable, affordable, high-performance motorcycle range that boasts one of the most successful Italian motorcycles of all time, the Ducati Monster, and is still in development today. Including full production histories, comprehensive specification...
Motorcycles
A first-time buyer’s guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2013
Buying your first motorcycle can be a daunting and complicated process from passing the theory and practical tests, to choosing a bike and keeping it (and yourself) safe. This book has the answers you need, taking the first-time biker through the whole experience, from deciding to ride, to how to get...
by Ian Falloon
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2017
This book celebrates the iconic Moto Guzzi V7 Sport and Le Mans sporting motorcycles of the 1970s and 1980s, telling the story of these classic bikes, among the first Superbikes to combine Italian style, handling and performance. After struggling to survive during the 1960s, Lino Tonti was given the...
by Dave Boothroyd
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
A workshop guide to the strip-down, rebuild, maintenance and repair of two-stroke motorcycle engines. Author Dave Boothroyd covers the principles and practice of two-stroke engine work, examining a wide range of marques and road, racing and trail motorcycles. With over 450 colour photographs, this...