Overview
The armies of the world have used literally hundreds of different motorcycles over the last 100 years, with many companies succeeding and then disappearing. This book focuses on 160 of the most important military motorcycles, showing the incredible diversity of the types. Detailed specification boxes include country of origin, type, manufacturer, production date, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions and performance.With over 320 rare and previously unseen photographs, this highly illustrated reference book provides enthusiasts and historians with key information about these diverse and multi-tasking machines. - A complete guide to over 160 of the most significant machines, including well-known makes such as Harley-Davidson and Indian from the USA; Norton, BSA, Matchless and Royal Enfield from the UK; BMW, NSU and Z ndapp from Germany; and other famous manufacturers from around the world, such as Husqvarna, Kawasaki and Peugeot - Specification panels provide at-a-glance information about each motorcycle's name, country of origin, type, manufacturer, production date, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions and performance - Features over 320 photographs illustrating each type, including commissioned work and many rare and unseen photographs from archives, museums and private collections all over the world
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781780191287
- ISBN-10: 1780191286
- Publisher: Southwater Publishing
- Publish Date: January 2013
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.85 pounds
- Page Count: 160
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