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Traummaschinen für einen Ritt durch Raum und Zeit: Von der deutschen Hildebrand & Wolfmüller aus dem Jahr 1894 bis zur britischen Aston Martin AMB 001 von 2020 würdigt dieser Band 50 der aufsehenerregendsten Krafträder, die je eine Rennstrecke umrundet oder Landstraße erobert haben. Das prachtvolle Meisterwerk umfasst dabei bahnbrechende Rekordjäger ebenso wie luxuriöse Tourer, bejubelt legendäre Grand-Prix-Sieger, technische Meilensteine und extravagante Einzelanfertigungen, die Form und Funktion auf höchstem Niveau vereinen. Viele Exemplare stammen aus exklusiven Privatsammlungen und sind äußerst selten zu sehen. Andere stehen sonst in renommierten Motorradmuseen als unbestrittene Stars - wie die 1938er Brough Superior "Golden Dream" oder die MV Agusta 500 4C von 1956, die der Weltmeister John Surtees steuerte. Neben einigen Exponaten der Frühzeit, die in einem erstaunlich originalen Zustand überlebten, findet sich hier ein ganzer Stall voll spektakulärer Rennmaschinen, mit denen Piloten wie Tarquinio Provini, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini oder Barry Sheene antraten.Die faszinierenden Geschichten hinter diesen fabelhaften Fahrzeugen werden en détail erzählt, illustriert mit großartigen Bildern, die eigens für dieses Buch von führenden Motorradfotografen aufgenommen wurden. Ebenfalls enthalten sind seltene archivarische Fundstücke, seien es historische Plakate oder packende Action-Aufnahmen. Ein Buch voller Motorradschätze und ein absolutes Must-have für alle Motorrad-Enthusiasten!

That Jim Redman is one of the true greats of motorcycle racing is indisputable. With six World Championship titles and six Isle of Man TT wins to his credit, as well as being both captain and manager of the Honda race team, Redman's record is incredible.Born in London in 1931, he emigrated to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in 1952 and it was here that his racing career began. His greatest successes came during the early to mid-1960s when he dominated the 250cc and 350cc World Championships and scored his TT victories. An injury at the 1966 Belgian Grand Prix preempted the decision to retire at the height of his fame and success.Jim Redman - Man of Steel, with a foreword written by Redman himself, returns to those glory days of thrills and spills on the track, with a selection of rare photographs and first-hand anecdotes which bring the golden age of motorcycle racing sharply back into focus.

The essential exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine ageMotorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electric-powered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation.The book showcases 100 superb examples of motorcycle design from the late 19th century to the present and then on beyond to the technological innovations of the future. The essays and texts accompanying each image have been written by internationally renowned motorcycle experts, Professor Charles M. Falco and Ultan Guilfoyle, who reveal the motorcycle's influence on realms as diverse as film, fashion, sport, advertising, and technology.Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography and archival ephemera, the engaging text will prove compulsive reading for design lovers and motorcycle fans alike.  A must-have companion, The Motorcycle, Design, Art, Desire traces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon - and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it.

BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years celebrates the legendary machines built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer.<BR><BR>BMW’s long history of evolving technology is highlighted in this detailed story beginning with side-valve machines in the 1920s and early overhead-valve performance bikes, then moving to the postwar R-series Airhead and modern Oilhead twins, followed by four-cylinder and six-cylinder K-series touring bikes, the latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes. From the first R32 that launched BMW’s motorcycle dynasty, to the latest S1000RR superbike and R18 mega-cruiser, BMW Motorcycles captures a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos sourced from BMW’s archive.<BR><BR>The stories behind all the classic and modern BMWs are here:<BR><BR>- 1920s and 1930s BMWs like the R5 that defined performance in the prewar era- The military R12 that supported the Wehrmacht as it battled its way across Europe in World War II- The 1960s R69S that offered an excellent platform for both touring and sporting riding- The R90S café racer and the R100RS, the latter arguably the world’s first dedicated sports tourer- The astounding K1 “flying brick”- The GS (Gelände Sport) series that launched the adventure-bike revolution- Today’s R18, R nine T, and the world-class S100RR superbike<BR>This is a once-in-100-years story captured in a beautiful book sure to be enjoyed by any BMW Fan.

From sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to high-performance sportbikes of today, this updated edition of The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcyclesshowcases Ducati’s entire output.<BR><BR>Though legendary today, Ducati motorcycles began rather modestly, selling motorized bicycles to impoverished residents of post-World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is Europe’s premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales have risen year after year. Its svelte, hyper-accelerating sportbikes are two-wheeled wonders fluent in the language of speed.<BR><BR>The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition details the Bologna-based company’s amazing chronology, from the 1950s to present day. Presented chronologically and in encyclopedic form with gorgeous photography and insights from Ducati expert Ian Falloon, the book offers motorcycle enthusiasts a close look at the craftsmanship, power, and beauty of these extraordinary motorcycles. The book features all of the motorcycles from Ducati’s storied history through 2022, including:<BR>  - Sporting singles of the 1950s and ’60s- The groundbreaking Desmodromic 750 Super Sport- The iconic Mike Hailwood Replica- The stunning, Superbike-dominating 916- Today’s hip Scrambler and epic Panigale superbike<BR>This information-packed, lushly illustrated oversize volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti and a great gift for any motorcycle enthusiast.

- Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch, Französisch- Format: 24,5 x 31,4 cm , 240 Seiten - Refueled - Der Besteller The Harley-Davidson Book über das bekannteste Motorrad der Welt endlich wieder erhältlich und jetzt um 32 Seiten erweitert- Harley-Davidson ist und bleibt der Inbegriff von Freiheit und Sound und die Faszination für dieses besondere Motorrad ist international ungebrochen- Mit Einblicken in die Geschichte, das Customizing, den Lifestyle, Events und die Zukunft der amerikanische Kult-Motorradfirma- Der Asphalt ist nicht genug - hautnah den Harley-Davidson-Lifestyle erleben, der schon mal an den Strand, aufs Eis oder in die Steilwand führt  Für alle "Easy Rider", die in einem Motorrad mehr sehen als nur ein Fortbewegungsmittel Das erste was einem einfällt, wenn man den Namen Harley-Davidson hört? Freiheit, Geschwindigkeit, brummende Motoren und Leidenschaft auf zwei Rädern. Denn keine andere Motorradmarke auf der Welt hat solch einen fast schon mystischen Ruf wie die Harley-Davidson. Seit mehr als hundert Jahren prägt das amerikanische Urgestein aus Milwaukee die Motorradwelt. Kristallisationspunkt dieser Faszination ist der so typische 45-Grad-V2-Motor. Zwar gab es hin und wieder auch mal Einzylinder-Motoren, die den Harley-Davidson-Schriftzug auf dem Tank tragen durften, stilprägend aber ist der Zweizylinder. Wie eine Skulptur steht er tief im filigranen Stahlrohrrahmen. Eine ästhetische Offenbarung. Und eine klangliche sowieso: Wer einmal das unwirsche Brabbeln einer Early Shovel vernommen hat, kommt zeitlebens nicht mehr davon los. Ein Buch über die Kraft und Schönheit der Motoren, die Eleganz und Stärke der Maschinen vom Lake Michigan. Eine Hommage an die Flatheads, Knuckleheads, Panheads, die Eisenköpfe, die Shovels und Evolutions und die modernen Einspritzer. Eine Bildreise durch eine Tradition, die tief verwurzelt ist im Freiheitsgefühl der USA, die derart inspiriert durch das Heute gleitet und diesen Geist in die Zukunft trägt. Was wäre Easy Rider ohne die beiden ikonischen Hauptdarsteller "Billy Bike" und "Captain America", das berühm-teste Motorrad der Welt? Ausgebreitet wird dieses Lebensgefühl in opulenten, bildgeprägten Geschichten und Reportagen über den einzigartigen Harley-Davidson-Lifestyle. Ein Roadmovie zum Miterleben. Vibrierend, wie ein alter Knucklehead im Starrahmen.

Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States, is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the city's cycling, from the craze of the 1890s, through the Nazi occupation, to the bike-centric culture adored by the world todayPete never planned to stay long in Amsterdam, just a semester. But he quickly falls in love with the city and soon his wife, Amy Joy, joins him. Together they explore every inch of their new home on two wheels, their rides a respite from the struggles that come with starting a new life in a new country. Weaving together personal anecdotes and details of the role that cycling has played throughout Dutch history, Pete Jordan's In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist is a poignant and entertaining read.

Expanded and updated. BIKERS: Legend, Legacy and Life is a painstakingly detailed chronicle of this unique band of Brothers, and trawls deep into their history to detail the early town-sieges of America's Mid-West in the 1940s through to the British Mods and Rocker coastal clashes of the 1960s, the Easy Riders of the 1970s, the Street Fighters of the 1990s, and the vibrant multifaceted Biker Culture scene of the first quarter of 21st Century. Bikers will appeal to anyone who's ever ridden on two wheels and also delves into many of the misconceptions surrounding this most misunderstood of sub-cultures.

The long-departed Steve McQueen is still the coolest man on two wheels. Get an intimate look at his coolest bikes right here, right now, in McQueen's Motorcycles.Even thirty years after his death, Steve McQueen remains a cultural icon. His image continues to appear in advertising and pop culture and his fan base spans from car lovers to racing enthusiasts to motorcycle obsessives.<BR><BR> In his movies, McQueen's character always had an envy-inducing motorcycle or car, but in his personal life, motorcycles were always McQueen's first true love. McQueen's Motorcycles focuses on the bikes that the King of Cool raced and collected.From the first Harley McQueen bought when he was an acting student in New York to the Triumph "desert sleds" and Huskys he desert raced all over California, Mexico, and Nevada, McQueen was never without a stable of two wheelers.<BR><BR> His need for speed propelled him from Hollywood into a number of top off-road motorcycle races, including the Baja 1000, Mint 400, Elsinore Grand Prix, and even as a member of the 1964 ISDT team in Europe. Determined to be ahead of the pack, McQueen maintained his body like it was a machine itself. He trained vigorously, weight lifting, running, and studying martial arts.<BR><BR> Later in his life, as he backed away from Hollywood, his interests turned to antique bikes and he accumulated an extensive collection, including Harley-Davidson, Indian, Triumph, Brough Superior, Cyclone, BSA, and Ace motorcycles.Today, McQueen still has the Midas touch; anything that was in the man's possession is a hot commodity. McQueen's classic motorcycles sell for top dollar at auctions, always at a multiple of what the same bike is worth without the McQueen pedigree. McQueen's Motorcycles reveals these highly sought-after machines in gorgeous photography and full historical context.

“The baddest man on two wheels.”—Rolling Stone One of the founders and the most famous member of the infamous Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Club, Ralph “Sonny” Barger says, “Let’s Ride” with this ultimate guide to motorcycling. With expert co-author Darwin Holmstrom—former writer for Motorcyclist magazine and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Motorcycles—Barger, “The archangel of all Hells Angels” (New York Post) is ready to take you on the ride of your life with this exhilarating and practical nuts-and-bolts master class in the fine art of freedom. So climb on, start it up, and…Let’s Ride!