
Classic British Motorcycles
Colin Jackson(Author)
Fonthill Media Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78155-431-9 (ISBN)
Description
In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be of Japanese or Italian origin with the 'big four' Asian manufacturers dominating the market. However, it wasn't always the case. Until the 1950s, even into the 60s, British makers such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and Vincent ruled the roost. These legendary companies sold their bikes around the world, winning racing championships and setting speed records as they went. They, and many smaller British firms like them, are motorcycling's founding companies. This is the story of those pioneering firms, whose engineers - many self-taught - were fired by racing ambition, commercial rivalry, patriotic duty, and above all, a passion for innovation. Superbly illustrated with over 150 color pictures many previously unpublished Classic British Motorcycles is a captivating and highly informative account of the men, machines, race meetings and world events that shaped the development of the motorcycle from its bicycle origins.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
150 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
491 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78155-431-9 (9781781554319)
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