Motorcycles By Make - Books

By: Roy Bacon . 'The unapproachable Norton, the world's best roadholder' There can be no question as to the status of the Manx Norton. It is the world's firm favourite for the accolade of ' the greatest road racing motorcycle'. Even after nearly 20 years...

By: Roy Bacon . Built in the light of Experience' If one were to pick the three major British motorcycle manufacturers the following names would come to mind –Norton, BSA and Triumph. That reasoning would be justification enough for this book...

By: Mick Walker . For the past 100 years the name Norton has been closely linked to the history of the racing motorcycle — and many of the sport's greatest riders. James I . 'Pa' Norton produced his first bike in 1902 and the 'Energette', as it was...

By: Brooklands Books . The first of the rotaries covered by this book, the Interpol II, incorporated equipment for police use. The company changed ownership in 1987 and issued 100 Classics which sold out within weeks, and later produced the Commander for...

By: Brooklands Books . In 1948 Norton's new twin appeared as a 500cc and soon became known as the Dominator. The new bike was well received. Although not particularly impressive, this changed with the introduction of the Featherbed frame in 1952. These...

By: Brooklands Books . The story of Kawasaki GPZ 900R Ninja is told from its inception in 1984 through to the A8 model. 25 articles of road tests, model introductions, comparisons, etc. Models covered: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8   Other...

By: Brooklands Books . Selected articles from Cycle World Magazine on road and trail tests, rider impressions and racing. Models covered: G31 M, G35S, 125 Enduro, Scrambler, Avenger, GP Four, Samuri, Bighorn, Road Racer, Mach III and IV, W2SS, 120SS, Al...

By: Brooklands Books . Selected articles from Cycle World magazine featuring road tests, technical data and research. Models covered: New York Steak, Mach. IV, 250, 350, 500, 750 Three, Dunstall CR900, 400, Mach. II , 900Z-1, KZ400, 650, 750, 1000, KH400...

By: Brooklands Books . The Hesketh V1000 was unveiled in April 1980. The press criticised noisy engines, bad gearboxes and slow performance. Production was halted to rectify the problems and it was not until February 1982 that the first bike was...

By: Brooklands Books . The Honda FireBlade set a new benchmark for super sports bikes by dramatically improving the power-to-weight ratio over its competitors. The CBR900RR story is told through 28 articles drawn from three continents. Included are road...

By: Brooklands Books . This is a book of road track and comparison tests, new model introductions, updates, performance and technical data, engine rebuild, long term reports and specifications covering Honda's sought after Fours of the seventies. Models...

By: Brooklands Books . This is a book of road track and comparison tests, new model introductions, performance and technical data, specifications, engine strip and servicing on Honda's 'groovy' bikers dream. Models covered include: Super Sport, CB500,...