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Some of the most charismatic motorcycles ever produced were built during the 1970s. The decade ushered in shattering performance, evocative styling, and distinctive personalities among the European, Japanese, and American manufacturers. Renowned motorcycling author Roland Brown rides the best of the decade and offers a contemporary perspective on the machines that created the superbike category. This is a must-have book for vintage bike buyers and enthusiasts who want to know more about the strengths?and the weaknesses?of these exciting motorcycles.
This title captures the spirit of the 1970s. It tells the story of a Britain emerging from the dull, grey years of post-war austerity into the colourful, gritty and psychedelic reality of the decade. For motorcyclists the '70s meant reliable, beautifully-designed machines delivering record-shattering performance. This book brings this all home.
Easy Rider. Motocross Grand Prix. James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. The motorcycle is a global icon of untamed freedom, symbolizing a daring and reckless lifestyle of adventure. Yet there are few books that chronicle how and when this legendary vehicle roared down the open road. Motorcycle explores the roots of the rebel’s ultimate ride. After early incarnations as a nineteenth-century steam-powered bicycle and multi-wheeled vehicles, the modern motorcycle came into its own as a cheap, mobile military asset during World War I. From there, it rapidly spread through modern culture as a symbol of rebellion and subversive power, and Motorcycle tracks the symbolic role that the bike has played in literature, art, and film. The authors also investigate the international subcultures that revolve around the motorcycle and scooter. They chart the emergence of American biker culture in the 1950s, when decommissioned fighter pilots sought new ways to satiate their desire for thrill and danger, and explore how the motorcycle came to represent the untamed nonconformity of the American West. In contrast, smaller scooters such as the Vespa and moped became the utilitarian vehicle of choice in space-starved metropolises across Europe and Asia. Ultimately, the authors argue, the motorbike is the exemplary Modernist object, dependent on the perfect balance of man and machine. An unprecedented and wholly engrossing account, Motorcycle is an essential reading for the Harley-Davidson roadhog, bike collector, or anyone who’s felt the power of the unmistakable king of the road.
Text and color photographs present an overview of high performance motorcycles from 1938 through the present.
Paul Ritter's autobiography tells the story of the early days of Superbike racing. Paul shocked the racing community by winning the first AMA pro Superbike race he entered. His account of those days gives readers an up close and personal look into the days when professional racers in the sport were weekend warriors who traveled on shoestring budgets and fueled their bikes with passion and (if they were good) a few dollars of winnings.