Classic British Motorcycles
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.70 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1781550867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Active member of Isle of Man TT Marshals Assoc. He trained as CBT instructor. . About the Author Colin Jackson has almost forty years motorcycling experience, including some older machines. His previous book was Slot Car Racing (Ian Allan Publishing, 2009) and is the editor of Slot Car Racing News magazine
Classic British Motorcycles by Colin Jackson An excellent, well researched and well written book on what to me, was the "Golden Age" of motorcycles. I would have liked more coverage of my favorite bikes, Triumph and BSA, but this book covers all makes, including many companies I had never heard of. Many photos are included. Definitely worth purchasing.. Edward S Lind said British iron at its best!. This is the best overview of the classic British bikes that I have found. Also, liked the information on the great riders of the past. An enjoyable read!
His previous book was Slot Car Racing (Ian Allan Publishing, 2009) and is the editor of Slot Car Racing News magazine. . Colin Jackson has almost forty years motorcycling experience, including some older machines. He trained as CBT instructor. Active member of Isle of Man TT Marshals Assoc
They, and many smaller British firms like them, are motorcycling's founding companies. Superbly illustrated with over 150 color pictures, many previously unpublished, Classic British Motorcycles is a captivating and highly informative account of the men, machines, race meetings and world events that shaped the development of the motorcycle from its bicycle origins.. These legendary companies sold their bikes around the world, winning racing championships and setting speed records as they went. However, this wasn't always the case. In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be Japanese or Italian, with the 'big four' oriental manufacturers dominating the market. Until the 1950s, and even into the 60s, British makers such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and Vincent ruled the roost. This is the story of those pioneering firms, whose engineers - many self taught - were fired by racing ambition, commercial rivalry, patriotic duty and, above all, a passion for innovation