Author: John Bradley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780951292938
Category : Motorcycles, Racing
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
The Art of the Racing Motorcycle
Author: Phillip Tooth
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0789322137
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated and definitive look at the design evolution of the racing motorcycle. The dynamic between competition and design has always fueled the evolution of racing motorcycles and inspired astonishing feats of design and engineering. This book traces the development of the sport bike, from the earliest French motorcycles to the dominance of British machinery in the 1930s, the exotic Italian motorcycles of the 1950s and 1960s, the influence of American racing in the 1970s and 1980s, and today’s Japanese superbikes. More than fifty classic motorcycles—from Harley-Davidsons to Peugeots, Velocettes, Moto Guzzis, BMWs, Kawasakis, and Ducatis—are presented chronologically illustrated with stunning studio photographs that present the machines as works of art and wonders of design in themselves, accompanied by rare and beautiful archival images that place the subjects in the contexts of classic races, rallies, and motorcycle shows, and accompanied by essays revealing the legends behind the machines. Some of the championship motorcycles featured include the 1902 Manon, the 1922 Harley Davidson 8-valve, the 1935 Terrot 500, the 1948 AJS Porcupine, the 1954 Moto Guzzi V8, the 1965 Honda GP 250, The 1976 Suzuki RK67, the 1986 Cagiva GP, and the 1990 Ducati Supermono.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0789322137
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated and definitive look at the design evolution of the racing motorcycle. The dynamic between competition and design has always fueled the evolution of racing motorcycles and inspired astonishing feats of design and engineering. This book traces the development of the sport bike, from the earliest French motorcycles to the dominance of British machinery in the 1930s, the exotic Italian motorcycles of the 1950s and 1960s, the influence of American racing in the 1970s and 1980s, and today’s Japanese superbikes. More than fifty classic motorcycles—from Harley-Davidsons to Peugeots, Velocettes, Moto Guzzis, BMWs, Kawasakis, and Ducatis—are presented chronologically illustrated with stunning studio photographs that present the machines as works of art and wonders of design in themselves, accompanied by rare and beautiful archival images that place the subjects in the contexts of classic races, rallies, and motorcycle shows, and accompanied by essays revealing the legends behind the machines. Some of the championship motorcycles featured include the 1902 Manon, the 1922 Harley Davidson 8-valve, the 1935 Terrot 500, the 1948 AJS Porcupine, the 1954 Moto Guzzi V8, the 1965 Honda GP 250, The 1976 Suzuki RK67, the 1986 Cagiva GP, and the 1990 Ducati Supermono.
Motorcycle Racing
Author: Billie B. Brooklyn
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499401671
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
People have been enjoying and racing motorcycles since 1901, when the extreme vehicle first emerged on the scene. This age-appropriate book gives readers a comprehensive look at motorcycle racing, with a focus on today’s most popular events, such as Motocross and Supercross. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars teach readers about the sport’s most famous men and women, as the text includes tips on how readers can get involved themselves. The text concludes with a graphic organizer of the most common motorcycle racing flags.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499401671
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
People have been enjoying and racing motorcycles since 1901, when the extreme vehicle first emerged on the scene. This age-appropriate book gives readers a comprehensive look at motorcycle racing, with a focus on today’s most popular events, such as Motocross and Supercross. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars teach readers about the sport’s most famous men and women, as the text includes tips on how readers can get involved themselves. The text concludes with a graphic organizer of the most common motorcycle racing flags.
Motorcycle Racing
Author: Bill Holder
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780785800217
Category : Motorcycle racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An in-depth guide covers all categories of an exciting and dangerous sport, including motorcross, speedway, roadracing, hillclimbs, and dragracing, and is accompanied by more than 150 color illustrations.
Publisher: Book Sales
ISBN: 9780785800217
Category : Motorcycle racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An in-depth guide covers all categories of an exciting and dangerous sport, including motorcross, speedway, roadracing, hillclimbs, and dragracing, and is accompanied by more than 150 color illustrations.
From the Race Shop Floor
Author: Hedley J. Cox
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781441567246
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
This is the inside story of how motorcycle race team of the 'forties worked. How a division in the company's outlook drove it to bankruptcy. The story of how a member of the racing team saw it all. How he participated in racing, and devised a new machine, but was swept aside. How he emigrated, and tried to get a factory to embrace a new world view but was frustrated again. Lessons that Detroit might heed. How he moved into an academic program, and aided the US Air Force in its search for lower costs.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 9781441567246
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
This is the inside story of how motorcycle race team of the 'forties worked. How a division in the company's outlook drove it to bankruptcy. The story of how a member of the racing team saw it all. How he participated in racing, and devised a new machine, but was swept aside. How he emigrated, and tried to get a factory to embrace a new world view but was frustrated again. Lessons that Detroit might heed. How he moved into an academic program, and aided the US Air Force in its search for lower costs.