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Encyclopedia of Motorcycles

Roland Brown

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Description:Since the invention of the engine people have been intrigued and excited by the hundreds of ways it can be adapted to propel objects at ever-increasing speeds, and none has thrilled and fascinated more than the motorcycle, which represents mechanical power at its most raw, pure and existential. This book covers the whole world of the motorcycle from myth-and-legend to nuts-and-bolts, in a single volume. It provides a perfect introduction for the new enthusiast and an invaluable reference and source book for the most experienced and knowledgeable of motorcycle riders, historians and collectors. Section one: The World of Motorcycling charts the evolution of the motorcycle from its first development by Daimler in 1885 to the superbikes of the 21st century. Landmarks in engineering and design are recorded through painstakingly researched archive illustrations and contemporary documentation, and placed in their social and historical context. Special features cover different types of engine; changing technology; the anatomy of a motorcycle; sport and racing; record breaking through the years; touring; working motorcycles and their special functions; motorcycles in the movies; custom motorcycles; the great models, and much, much more. Section two: The A-Z of Motorcycles is a definitive marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. This unique collection of photographs is augmented by a comprehensive text which details the technical specifications of the machines; describes the key elements of their design, their performance features and engineering standards, and comments on their special qualities and attributes.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. To get started finding Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Since the invention of the engine people have been intrigued and excited by the hundreds of ways it can be adapted to propel objects at ever-increasing speeds, and none has thrilled and fascinated more than the motorcycle, which represents mechanical power at its most raw, pure and existential. This book covers the whole world of the motorcycle from myth-and-legend to nuts-and-bolts, in a single volume. It provides a perfect introduction for the new enthusiast and an invaluable reference and source book for the most experienced and knowledgeable of motorcycle riders, historians and collectors. Section one: The World of Motorcycling charts the evolution of the motorcycle from its first development by Daimler in 1885 to the superbikes of the 21st century. Landmarks in engineering and design are recorded through painstakingly researched archive illustrations and contemporary documentation, and placed in their social and historical context. Special features cover different types of engine; changing technology; the anatomy of a motorcycle; sport and racing; record breaking through the years; touring; working motorcycles and their special functions; motorcycles in the movies; custom motorcycles; the great models, and much, much more. Section two: The A-Z of Motorcycles is a definitive marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. This unique collection of photographs is augmented by a comprehensive text which details the technical specifications of the machines; describes the key elements of their design, their performance features and engineering standards, and comments on their special qualities and attributes.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. To get started finding Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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