British Motorcycle Mayhem

From the clatter of Edwardian engines to the whirr of modern electric prototypes, British Motorcycle Mayhem tells the definitive story of Britain's two-wheeled legends. This meticulously researched and vividly written history spans 130 years of innovation, rebellion, triumph, and decline. Charting the rise of household names like BSA, Triumph, Norton, and Royal Enfield, it uncovers the battles fought on racetracks, in boardrooms, and on factory floors across the country. Here are the café racers roaring out of London, the dispatch bikes crossing muddy battlefields, the workers occupying the Meriden factory, and the visionaries who tried-sometimes in vain-to save a national industry. With no speculation and no fluff, this book delivers a flowing, fact-driven narrative that captures the spirit, grit, and heritage of British motorcycling. Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or just curious about the machines that helped shape modern Britain, this is the ride you've been waiting for.