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Discovering the Motorcycle: The History. The Culture. The Machines.

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Equus Potentia Publishing (November 22, 2016)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 510 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996391908


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 00


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 9.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #115 in Motorcycle Pictorials #179 in Motorcycle History (Books)


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    • The most complete motorcycle history
Bought for my husband after watching a documentary. He has been a mechanic for 60 years and was impressed with how much he didn't know. He has loaned to to two other people so far.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2022 by Susan L Daniel
    • An essential read for anyone who likes motorcycles!
This book is simply fantastic, and if you're interested in motorcycles at all, you really need to own it! It has everything you could hope for in a book about motorcycles, and makes for a fascinating read! Now, stop reading this review and go buy it already!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018 by Matt Basnett
    • Great book
He loved it and even I enjoyed it. Lots of fun and interesting content. Great purchase!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020 by CC
    • An awesome gift for people who want to learn more or ...
This book will teach you everything you need to know about nearly every facet of motorcycling. Truly thorough and passionately written. An awesome gift for people who want to learn more or deepen their knowledge.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2016 by Amazon Customer
    • great
And I thought I knew so much about bikes. This book is teaching me so much more, thanks for your effort.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2017 by Don Hilston
    • A Complete Motorcycle Book.
This book has lots of details about many different bikes and motorcycle operations. It’s not just a picture book. You’ll get much from this book.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018 by George
    • Interesting book
Well written and relaxing read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019 by S. Reese
    • Everything I ever wanted in a motorcycle book !
History, culture and expert technical information brilliantly laid out in one fun to read package.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2016 by Courtney Speidel

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