Motorcycle: Evolution; Design; Passion

by Mick Walker

An essential design history of the motorcycle, featuring all of the classic icons from the late-19th-century pioneers to present-day marques. Within chronological, thematic chapters, Walker writes engagingly, setting each motorcycle within its historical context and outlining the key technological and aesthetic innovations that made the model unique. He explains the impact of each on future bike design, accompanying each model with specifications. Includes: -An easily navigated cross-referencing system allows comparison with other motorcycles in the marque and relevant related topics. -Vital technological and social themes that encouraged the cross-fertilization of design ideas and stimulated progression. This book is the most comprehensive document of world-wide bike design ever published, which no motorcycle enthusiast can afford to go without. This hardback book has 224 pages and measures: 29 x 22.5 x 2.2cm.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published August 23, 2006

About the author

Michael John Gilbert Walker was a leading motorcycle authority.

Reviews

[Mohan]

Nice coffee table book. I understood there are belts, shafts and chains in a motorcycle after reading this. Maybe this book is only for avid motorcycle enthusiasts.

[Cj 888 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was expecting a more technical book I think. Mainly about older motorcycles.