The illustrated encyclopedia of motorcycles

Erwin Tragatsch.

Published 2007.

560 pages.

A comprehensive listing of the world`s motorcycle companies and their bikes from the earliest days to the 20th century. More than 2500 motorcycle manufacturers from more than 30 nations are listed. In each case their history is summarised and their products discussed. All the early American makes, all the great British classics and famous Italian machines and the past, present and future models of Japanese industry are featured. Provides all the important information on all the significant manufacturers, features hundreds of stunning images and includes an extensive introduction on the history of this genre of transport.