The book of the classic MV Agusta Fours

The book of the classic MV Agusta Fours
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2022-01-26
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118363

Always produced in small numbers, the MV Agusta Fours are now considered amongst the most classic of motorcycles from the 1960s and 1970s. These were the first motorcycles that made Grand Prix technology available to the public, albeit at an almost prohibitive cost.

The Book of the Classic MV Agusta Fours

The Book of the Classic MV Agusta Fours
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-15
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781845842031

MV Agusta’s classic four-cylinder dominated Grand Prix racing for a decade from 1956. When it was replaced by the new triple in 1966, Count Agusta decided to make the Four available in limited numbers as a production bike. To prevent privateers converting it into a Grand Prix racer that might embarrass the factory, he stipulated it should be 600cc and have shaft final drive. The touring 600 eventually evolved into the 750 Sport and GT, and finally the America, but MV Fours were always built in extremely small numbers. As befits an engine that handed multiple World Championships to John Surtees, Gary Hocking, and Mike Hailwood, the technical specification was staggering, and remains so to this day. This magnificent engine was always at the heart of the MV Agusta, and it was this engine that created and sustained the legend. One of the world’s foremost motorcycle historians, Ian Falloon is the author of several books on motorcycles, and has spent many years as a regular contributor to a number of motorcycle magazines worldwide, specialising in Italian marques, particularly Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Laverda, and of course, MV Agusta.

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO

The Book of the Ferrari 288 GTO
Author: Joe Sackey
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2022-02-07
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118444

This book covers the background, conception, design, production and aftermath of the iconic Ferrari 288 GTO, including the prototypes, the early production cars, the mainstream production cars in their various specification guises, and the Evolution cars planned for the aborted Group B FIA race series. A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated look at a unique sports car.

British Custom Motorcycles

British Custom Motorcycles
Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2022-04-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118886

Many books have been written about British bikes and their racing history, but no one has devoted an entire book solely to the British-only custom motorcycle, and its chopper, cruiser, bobber and trike scene ... until now.

Italian Custom Motorcycles

Italian Custom Motorcycles
Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118746

Many books have been published about Italian motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Italian motorcycle-based chopper ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Italian bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760366020

The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives. The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without!

Japanese Custom Motorcycles

Japanese Custom Motorcycles
Author: Uli Cloesen
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2022-02-24
Genre:
ISBN: 1787118584

Many books have been published about Japanese motorcycles, but none has focused exclusively on the Japanese motorcycle-based chopper, bobber, trike and quad custom bike scene ... until now. Featuring stunning photography, this is a great book for Japanese bike fans, and fans of the custom bike scene in general.

The MV Agusta Story

The MV Agusta Story
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Veloce Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9781787113596

With 75 World Championships (riders and manufacturers), 270 Grand Prix victories, and more than 3000 International race wins, MV Agusta's competition record is unequalled amongst Italian motorcycle manufacturers. MV's list of World Champions includes some of the greatest names in the sport, with Carlo Ubbiali, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini and Phil Read winning multiple times. Alongside the magnificent racing bikes MV produced a wide range of street models, including the exotic four-cylinder bikes based on the Grand Prix racers of the 1950s and early 1960s. After closing in 1977 MV Agusta was resurrected by Cagiva in 1997 and released the Massimo Tamburini-designed four-cylinder F4. Initially 750cc, this evolved into 1000cc and the Brutale series. In 2012 the three-cylinder F3 joined the F4 and a large range of models has grown from these two platforms. With a 50 year passion for Italian motorcycles, The MV Agusta Story tells the full story of MV Agusta, covering all the street and racing models from 1945.

MV Agusta F4

MV Agusta F4
Author: Otto Grizzi
Publisher: Giorgio Nada Editore Srl
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 9788879115124

The world came to know the MV Agusta F4 in the autumn of 1997. After 20 years of oblivion, the legendary marque makes its comeback with this 4-cylinder in line front gear masterpiece, the classic “architecture” of the glorious Italian school. Those in the know have no doubts: the “most beautiful motorcycle in the world” is still the MV Agusta F4.

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles
Author: Ian Falloon
Publisher: Motorbooks
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0760367159

The Complete Book of BMW Motorcycles offers a thorough year-by-year guide to every production machine ever built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the first model, the 1923 R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) superbike, the S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos. Technical specs are provided for each model. This comprehensive review covers all of BMW's bike families: The side-valve machines from the early years The early overhead-valve performance bikes The modern Airheads and Oilheads The four-cylinder and six-cylinder touring bikes The early pushrod singles The modern overhead-cam singles The latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes Among them, you'll find all the classic bikes—pre-World War II BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in that era; the military R12 that carried the Wehrmacht as it blitzkrieged its way across Europe; the Earles-forked R69S that offered the perfect platform for mounting a Steib sidecar; the R90S café racer; the K1 “flying brick”; and the GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched a dual-sport revolution right up to today’s world-class S100RR and retro-inspired R nine T. Like the other titles in Motorbooks' Complete Book series, this guide to BMW's motorcycle output offers the most complete reference to the subject available.