Celebrating the motorcycle in all of its diverse forms, The Motorbike Book takes you on a journey of discovery, from the first modified bicycles of the 1900s to the incredible 200mph-plus motor racing machines of today. Photographic tours allow you to explore some of the greatest motorcycles ever made in intimate detail, while cross-sections illustrate how their different engine types deliver the power.
From Italy?s Ducati to Japan?s Suzuki ? and racers, scramblers and motocross bikes ? it tells you how famous marques like Honda and Harley-Davidson became household names, and shows the timeless appeal of classic motorcycles from BMW, Triumph, and Yamaha.
Whether you are an armchair enthusiast or a budding Guy Martin, The Motorbike Book is your essential pillion rider.