Mick Walker's European Racing Motorcycles

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Redline Books
ISBN: 9780953131136
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
While the history of European ompetition motorcycles has been largely dominated by Italian, British, and German marques, other builders around the continent have also played significant roles from the turn of the century to present. Arranged by nation, this book examines more than two dozen important marques, including Bultaco, CZ, Elf, Husqvarna, KTM, Ossa, Peugeot, and many others. A wealth of rare photography, including a special color section, includes candid shots of the top personalities and the bikes both at rest and at speed.

Motorcycle

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801885303
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
An illustrated guide to the history of motorcycle design that profiles bikes from around the world, describes technical and stylistic innovations, and includes photographs.

Mick Walker's Japanese Grand Prix Racing Motorcycles

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Redline Books
ISBN: 9780953131181
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
This book is the fifth in the Mick Walker Racing Motorcycle series. It covers the Grand Prix Motorcycles from Japan.

Velocette

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Crowood Press UK
ISBN: 9781861268860
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Velocette is one of the most respected names in the history of the motorcycle. Though not as numerous or as successful, as some machines, the motorbikes produced by the Veloce company in Birmingham command a special respect and an extremely loyal following, and machines such as the KTT and Thruxton are among the most desirable classic bikes you can buy today. In this book motorcycle historian, Mick Walker, chronicles the history of the Veloce company and the bikes they produced between 1905 and the winding up of the company in 1971.

Mick Walker's German Racing Motorcycles

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Redline Books
ISBN: 9780953131129
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Under very different political regimes for a considerable period, East and West Germany produced some highly innovative & competitive racing machinery. German motorcycles were often in the vanguard of technical progress & were good enough to win world titles. In this respect, the top names in the solo categories were NSU and Kreidler, while BMW, Fath, Munch, & König did the business on three wheels. Like Japan, Germany was faced with rebuilding a shattered country following World War II. Like the Japanese, they overcame all the problems not only to create an economic miracle, but also to construct world-beating motorcycles. Germany's success contributed to the development of the sport in a wide variety of ways -- engineers, machines, riders, circuits, & even record-breakers.

Ducati Twins Restoration

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610609203
Category : Ducati motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
Some 30 different models of Ducati twin-cylinder motorcycles are covered in this comprehensive restoration guide. Combining his own expertise and experiences with those of Ducati enthusiasts the world over, Mick Walker clearly explains all you need to know to restore Ducati's bevel-driven V-twins, belt-driven V-twins, and parallel twins. It is illustrated with clear diagrams and rare photographs gathered from various sources.Previous edition (1993) ISBN 1-85532-304-4

Classic Japanese Racing Motorcycles

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Osprey Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781855321052
Category : Motorcycles
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
After World War II, the Japanese motorcycle industry sought to improve competitiveness in the export field against entrenched European marques and racing was seen as the obvious way to improve credibility and gain publicity. Walker looks at the men, the machines and the events.

The BSA Gold Star

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Redline Books
ISBN: 9780954435738
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
This full-color book covers every aspect of one of the best-loved classic racing machines, from its beginnings back in Small Heath though the Brooklands days, Trials, the Café Racer scene to the classic scene of today. Lavishly illustrated.

Giacomo Agostini

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Breedon Books Publishing
ISBN: 9781859839546
Category : Motorcycle racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title, written by Mick Walker, provides an insight into the life of motorycle racing champion, Giacomo Agostini.

Ducati Singles Restoration

Author: Mick Walker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610609197
Category : Ducati motorcycle
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
This comprehensive restoration guide to Ducati single-cylinder motorcycles is indispensable for any owner or restorer of these classic motorcycles. Clear diagrams, rare photographs, expert text, and a guide to authentic Ducati detailing provides practical and immensely useful information.