Discovering the Motorcycle
| Author | : Armand Ensanian |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 510 |
| Release | : 2016 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0996391908 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780996391900 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 'Discovering the Motorcycle'' is an extraordinary history of motorcycling from 1867 to the present. Each of the 12 chapters of this remarkable 510 page book is devoted to a major aspect of motorcycling; ranging from historical discussions of the machines that lead the way to today's modern sportsbikes, to vintage classics, choppers and bobbers, off-road machines, cafe racers, touring bikes, customs, a history of motorcycle racing, electric motorcycles, the motorcycle's impact on society, and great motorcycle museums. The book honors motorcycling's great makes, with over 1,000 photographs and illustrations. A special chapter is devoted to the four-hundred-year history of the engine. This book is an ideal addition to any motorsport enthusiast's library, and makes a perfect gift for the motorcycle enthusiast.
