'The Grand Prix Motorcycle' Description
This important book is an authoritative technical analysis of the Grand Prix motorcycle from the beginning of the FIM World Championship in 1949 to the end of the 2008 MotoGP season. Elegantly written by the foremost expert on the subject, the text is packed with factual detail, insightful perspective and thought-provoking judgement, all supported by wonderful artwork illustration of each of the World Champion motorcycles from 60 years of the premier class. This book is quite unlike anything previously published and will be essential reading for all knowledgeable enthusiasts of top-level motorcycle racing.
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Title: The Grand Prix Motorcycle |
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Publication Date: 26/02/2009 |
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Sub Title Of Text: The Official History |
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'The Grand Prix Motorcycle' Contents: Technical developments in each of the 60 years described in detail. Lavish full-colour presentation featuring high-quality artwork of each year's premier-class World Champion motorcycle. The book is divided into 14 major eras, each with a special body-off illustration of the landmark motorcycle design of the period. Full data on each of the 60 champion bikes. The title-winning marques covered are AJS, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Manx Norton, MV Agusta, Suzuki and Yamaha. Officially licensed with Dorna SA, rights holders for MotoGP.
Kevin Cameron has been a distinguished columnist for leading US magazine Cycle World for 17 years, writing mainly on technical topics. He lives in the state of Massachusetts, USA.