Author: Jewel Hendricks Publisher: ISBN: 9780879383015 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 160
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How to make the suicycle even more dangerous. For motorcycle racers and others with a strong urge to depart this vale of tears. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Author: Charles M. Falco Publisher: Phaidon Press ISBN: 9781838661632 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 0
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An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine age Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electric powered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation. The Motorcycle: Desire, Art, Design traces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon - and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it. The Motorcycle showcases 100 superb examples of motorcycle design from the late 19th century to the present day and beyond to the technological innovations of the future. Beautifully illustrated with newly commissioned photography and archival ephemera, this visually arresting survey will prove compulsive reading to design lovers and motorcycle fans alike.
Author: Phillip Tooth Publisher: Rizzoli Publications ISBN: 0789322137 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 242
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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.
Author: Europa Publications Publisher: ISBN: 9781857439397 Category : South Asia Languages : en Pages : 756
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Exhaustively researched and updated, South Asia 2019is an in-depth library of information on the countries and territories of this vast world region. General Survey Essays by specialists examine issues of regional importance. Country Surveys Individual chapters on each country, containing: - essays on the geography, recent history and economy of each nation - up-to-date statistical surveys of economic and social indicators - a comprehensive directory providing contact details and other useful information for the most significant political and commercial institutions. In addition, there are separate sections covering each of the states and territories of India. Regional Information - detailed coverage of international organizations and their recent activities in South Asia - information on research institutes engaged in the study of the region - a survey of the major commodities of South Asia - bibliographies of relevant books and periodicals. Additional features - biographical profiles of almost 300 prominent individuals in the region.
Author: Doug Mitchel Publisher: Krause Publications ISBN: 9780873499668 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 224
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In Honda Motorcycles: The Ultimate Guide, motorcycle historian Doug Mitchel traces the evolution of the Honda empire through the road bikes that changed the world. &break;&break;From the earliest D-type two-stroke Dream, to the groundbreaking four-cylinder CD750 of the late 1960s, to the modern sport bikes, Mitchel paints a year-by-year picture of Honda's fabulous history. This complete history, along with the must-have year-by-year model information and collector pricing, makes this book THE guide to own.
Author: David Carroll Publisher: ISBN: 9781936442362 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 246
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Volunteer Bama Dawg collects 60+ of Chattanooga broadcaster David Carroll's most popular essays, combining humor, history, and tributes to some unforgettable characters.
Author: Doug Mitchel Publisher: Wolfgang Publications ISBN: 9781935828853 Category : Honda motorcycle Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Designed to aid the non-professional motorcycle collector in sorting through the pros and cons of buying and restoring a particular Honda motorcycle"--Cover p. [4].
Author: Doug Mitchel Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited ISBN: 9780764302350 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 149
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This beautifully photographed volume provides the reader with a survey of Japanese motorcycles which have become an integral part of the American cycling habit since the late-1950s. Examples of first models, last models, and the most unusual Japanese machines to hit the American shores are covered in detail.
Author: Jewel Hendricks
Author: Charles M. Falco
Author: American Honda Motor Company
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Author: Europa Publications
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Author: David Carroll
Author: Doug Mitchel
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