V-TWIN – THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE 1903 TO PRESENT

V-TWIN – THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE 1903 TO PRESENT
WRITTEN BY ROGER W. HICKS

Many classic V-twins, both past and present, are illustrated with 38 colour photographs and over a hundred black and white photographs, sketches and exploded diagrams. Most of the drawings and diagrams are rare archive material. The mechanical design and advantages of the V-Twin layout are explained in depth, but without excessive technicality and wherever possible actual riding impressions are given for both historic and modern machines.

CONTENTS :
1. The lure of the Vee
2. The great American Vee
3. Indians and others
4. Across the pond
5. The 180 degree Twin
6. The 3-wheeled V-Twin
7. Guaranteed in writing
8. The wrong way
9. Stevenage Vincit Omnia
10. The Italian job
11. Rule Brittania
12. V for Japan
13. Now and hereafter

SOME OF THE V-TWINS IN THE BOOK :
AJS 1000 cc 1927, Brough Superior SS80 1936, James 750 cc 1923, Moto Guzzi Bicylindrica racer 1935, Beaumont Radial 1940s, Husqvarna TT bike 1935, Excelsior 1931, AJW 1929, Harley-Davidson 1932, Moto Guzzi California, Indian 1939, Pope 1913, Indian Brave 1939, Royal Enfield, Zenith-JAP, NUT 1927, BSA, Douglas, Morgan Sports Model, 1933, Vincent Shadow, Vincent Black Prince, Ducati Desmo Hesketh Vampire, Yamaha, Honda

The book is used, but it is in as new condition. On the first page however, is a sticker with the name of a previous owner. Hard cover, 160 pages, English text.

ISBN : 0 7137 15022