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A CENTURY OF JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES
GESCHREVEN DOOR DIDIER GANNEAU / FRANCOIS-MARIE DUMAS

Eerste druk 2001

Japanese motorcylemakers are most widely acknowledged for introducing new paradigms of efficiency and forcing American and European competitors to adapt or perish. But the history of Japanese motorcycles predates the Honda CB750 that was introduced in 1969 and is today generally recognized as the most influential motorcycle ever. This fabulous color history spans a full century of Japanese motorcycles, featuring the landmark models from Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki that invaded American shores in the 1960s (and are today among the most sought-after collector bikes), as well as long-forgotten motorcycles from names like Hodaka, Bridgestone, Miyata and others. Complete specifications and production histories are provided for each model, along with photography that includes evocative period imagery and modern color shots depicting pristine motorcycles from private and company collections.

INHOUD :
1. Before 1945 : The virtual motorbike
2. From 1945 to 1953 : The reconstruction
3. The industry from 1953 to 1959 : Explosion of the local market
4. Racing from 1953 to 1959 : The symbol of Mount Asama
5. The industry from 1959 to 1964 : World expansion
6. Racing from 1959 to 1968 : The golden age of the Grand Prix
7. The industry from 1964 to 1973 : Maturity and dominance
8. Racing from 1968 to 1973 :  Other priorities
9. The industry from 1973 to 1978 : From the USA to Europe
10. Racing from 1973 to 1978 : Each one returns on its own way
11. 1978-1982 : Higher bidding and implosion
12. The industry from 1982 to 1990 : Rounding off the angles
13. Racing from 1982 to 1990 : The duel continues
14. The industry since 1990 : A return to the roots
15. Racing since 1990 : Support neccessary for sales
16. Economy and society : Another world becomes our own

Het boek is gebruikt, maar het is in een goede staat. Op de eerste pagina staat echter een naam geschreven. Harde kaft, 192 pagina’s, Engelse tekst.

ISBN : 0-7603-1190-0

INFORMATIE

Vintage Motor Cyclebooks