Harley Davidson Classics
1903 to the Present Day
Published on 14. September 2019
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-78274-881-6 (ISBN)
Description
Harley-Davidson is the most famous name in the world of motorcycling. Its machines are icons, evoking images of cruising on the open road and the Easy Rider lifestyle. No other motorcycle can match the style, looks or sound of these polished chrome masterpieces with their rumbling V-twin engines.
Harley-Davidson Classics zooms in on the greatest bikes that the company has made, giving a close-up portrait of each machine. Outstanding specially commissioned photography highlights every aspect of each motorcycle with superb double page pictures and close-up shots. Comprehensive specification boxes also accompany each model and cover all the technical aspects of the machines, including engine types and sizes, frames, transmissions, suspensions and brakes. This is followed by an in-depth description of the bike's development and manufacturing history.
Harley-Davidson Classics gives a unique and highly illustrated insight into the fascinating world of this legendary marque and is essential reading for all lovers of its magnificent machines.
Harley-Davidson Classics zooms in on the greatest bikes that the company has made, giving a close-up portrait of each machine. Outstanding specially commissioned photography highlights every aspect of each motorcycle with superb double page pictures and close-up shots. Comprehensive specification boxes also accompany each model and cover all the technical aspects of the machines, including engine types and sizes, frames, transmissions, suspensions and brakes. This is followed by an in-depth description of the bike's development and manufacturing history.
Harley-Davidson Classics gives a unique and highly illustrated insight into the fascinating world of this legendary marque and is essential reading for all lovers of its magnificent machines.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Reading Age: From 14 to 99 years, Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Index; Maps; Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1002 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78274-881-6 (9781782748816)
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Person
John Tipler is a motoring historian who has contributed to Autosport, Motoring News, Motor and Competition Car magazines. He has worked for the Motor Industry Unit, and as deputy editor of Restoring Classic Cars. He has written more than 20 motoring books, including Touring Car Racing, Land Rover: the original 4x4 and Formula One Decades: An Illustrated History of Grand Prix Champions.
Content
Chapter 1
The Birth of an Icon 1903-1945
Silent Gray Fellow
Model-W5 'Sport'
Model -J
Model-RL
Model-VL
Model-61EL
Model-WLA (Military)
WLC Civilianized
Model-WL
Model-61E
Chapter 2
Through Boom to Gloom 1946-1980
FL Hydra Glide
KH900 Sportster
FL Duo Glide
FLH Electra Glide
FX Super Glide
FLH Shovelhead Custom
XLCR Cafe Racer
Chapter 3
Renaissance and Respectability 1980-2001
XR 1000
FLST Heritage Softail
FXRS Convertible
FXDWA Dyna Wide Glide
FLHT Electra Glide
FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
FLSTN Heritage Softail Special
FXDS Dyna Glide Convertible
FXSTS Softail Springer
FXSTSB Bad Boy
FLSTF Fat Boy
XL 1200S Sportster Sport
XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
XL Sportster 1200 Custom
FXSTC Softail Custom
FLHT Twin Cam 88
FXSTD Softail Deuce
Chapter 4
Special Editions, Customs and Small Capacities
Peashooter Board Track Racer
Model-GE ServiCar
AH Topper Scooter
M-50 Moped
CRTT Ala d'Oro Racer
Model-BTH Scat
RR250 Racer
KRTT Grand National Racer
FXRSS Custom Lowrider
Knucklehead Chopper
Shovel Trouble Two
Twin Supercharged Harman
Boothill Panhead
Indian Fendered Evo
Custom Shovelhead
Twin Dell'Orto
Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning
Index
Picture credits and acknowledgments
The Birth of an Icon 1903-1945
Silent Gray Fellow
Model-W5 'Sport'
Model -J
Model-RL
Model-VL
Model-61EL
Model-WLA (Military)
WLC Civilianized
Model-WL
Model-61E
Chapter 2
Through Boom to Gloom 1946-1980
FL Hydra Glide
KH900 Sportster
FL Duo Glide
FLH Electra Glide
FX Super Glide
FLH Shovelhead Custom
XLCR Cafe Racer
Chapter 3
Renaissance and Respectability 1980-2001
XR 1000
FLST Heritage Softail
FXRS Convertible
FXDWA Dyna Wide Glide
FLHT Electra Glide
FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide
FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic
FLSTN Heritage Softail Special
FXDS Dyna Glide Convertible
FXSTS Softail Springer
FXSTSB Bad Boy
FLSTF Fat Boy
XL 1200S Sportster Sport
XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
XL Sportster 1200 Custom
FXSTC Softail Custom
FLHT Twin Cam 88
FXSTD Softail Deuce
Chapter 4
Special Editions, Customs and Small Capacities
Peashooter Board Track Racer
Model-GE ServiCar
AH Topper Scooter
M-50 Moped
CRTT Ala d'Oro Racer
Model-BTH Scat
RR250 Racer
KRTT Grand National Racer
FXRSS Custom Lowrider
Knucklehead Chopper
Shovel Trouble Two
Twin Supercharged Harman
Boothill Panhead
Indian Fendered Evo
Custom Shovelhead
Twin Dell'Orto
Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell X1 Lightning
Index
Picture credits and acknowledgments