Pictorial History of Japanese Motorcycles

Pictorial History of Japanese Motorcycles
Author: Cornelis Vandenheuvel
Publisher: MBI Publishing Company
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1997
Genre: Motorcycles
ISBN: 9781870979979

This is the story of the Japanese motorcycle industry which started from scratch after World War II and grew to make most of the motorcycles in existence today. It is told in a decade-by-decade narrative treatment commencing in the early 1950s and running through to the 1990s.

Japan's Motorcycle Wars

Japan's Motorcycle Wars
Author: Jeffrey W. Alexander
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0774858443

For decades the crown jewels of Japan's postwar manufacturing industry, motorcycles remain one of Japan's top exports. Japan's Motorcycle Wars assesses the historical development and societal impact of the motorcycle industry, from the influence of motor sports on vehicle sales in the early 1900s to the postwar developments that led to the massive wave of motorization sweeping the Asia-Pacific region today. Jeffrey Alexander brings a wealth of information to light, providing English translations of transcripts, industry publications, and company histories that have until now been available only in Japanese. By exploring the industry as a whole, he reveals that Japan's motorcycle industry was characterized not by communitarian success but by misplaced loyalties, technical disasters, and brutal competition.

Motorcycles from Japan

Motorcycles from Japan
Author: United States International Trade Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1978
Genre: Motorcycle industry
ISBN:

How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles

How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles
Author: Sid Young
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0760347972

Everything you need to know to restore or customize your classic Japanese motorcycle. Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles is your thorough, hands-on manual, covering all the mechanical subsystems that make up a motorcycle. From finding a bike to planning your project to dealing with each mechanical system, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles includes everything you need to know to get your classic back on the road. Japanese motorcycles have been the best-selling bikes in the world since the mid-1960s, driven by the "big four": Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. Of course certain bikes have always had a following - Honda CB750, 305 Hawk, CB400-4, Benly; Suzuki GT750, Katana, GS1000S; Yamaha XS650, RD400 Daytona, TZ; Kawaski H1, H2, Z1R - and these have now become the blue-chip Japanese bikes leading collectors to seek out more common (and now more affordable) alternatives. This is the perfect book for anyone interested in classic Japanese motorcycles, as well as prepping a bike to build a cafe racer, street tracker, or other custom build.

Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles

Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles
Author: Mick Walker
Publisher: Redline Books
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2004-09-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780954435707

As this book explains, the Japanese did not suddenly become proficient in the design and development of motorcycles when they first appeared in Europe at the end of the 1950s. Instead, the Japanese had been involved with motorcycles since the beginning of the 20th century. True, early Japanese motorcycles copied Western design - a trend that continued for several years after WWII. But soon they designed a succession of highly innovative machinery, not only to the Grand Prix world's benefit but to the paying 'over-the-counter' customer, too. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, plus Bridgestone and Tohatsu, have all built and sold racing motorcycles which the public could also buy and enjoy.

Classic Japanese Motorcycle Guide

Classic Japanese Motorcycle Guide
Author: Rod Ker
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-04-30
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781844253357

This is the definitive guide to identifying, buying and riding Japanese bikes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, concentrating on mainstream, affordable models from the `big four': Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. Fully illustrated in color throughout, the book provides a brief history of the Japanese motorcycle industry, its post-war rise and displacement of traditional British, European and American marques. Specific bikes are then grouped and discussed in detail, providing an essential reference for buyers and enthusiasts alike.

Motorcycle Vagabonding in Japan

Motorcycle Vagabonding in Japan
Author: Guy De La Rupelle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Japan
ISBN: 9781884313165

If you've never thought of Japan as a motorcycle destination, think again! In addition to routes and destinations, de La Rupelle offers tips on what to bring; renting, buying, or transporting your own bike; insurance; safety; what to eat and where; useful phrases; resources for supplies; and other ways to research and prepare for your trip. Your road map to Japanese adventure!

Motorcycles from Japan

Motorcycles from Japan
Author: United States International Trade Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 1978
Genre: Motorcycle industry
ISBN:

The Ride So Far

The Ride So Far
Author: Lance Oliver
Publisher: Whitehorse Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-11-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781884313882

Few paint a more vivid or varied picture of the joys of riding than this collection of stories from a motorcycling life by Lance Oliver, who has spent more time than most of us thinking about and writing about the art and practicalities of motorcycling.