Roland Brown Books

A fascinating collection of the greatest machines in two-wheeled history. More than 150 examples of motorcycling's finest models are celebrated in these pages, with detailed analysis, performance specifications and spectacular full colour photographs. Bikes featured include pioneers from the early 20th century, legendary British classics, mighty American-built V-twins, exotic Italian sportsmachines and sophisticated Japanese superbikes - and many more.

All the greatest bikes from Britains glorious past in detail and captured in stunning full color photographs, classic history,

Hermes House, 2000. Hardbound, about 12 inches tall, 512 pages. Glossary, index. This was previous published as two separate The Encyclopedia of Motorcycles, and The Ultimate Harley-Davidson.

The ultimate book for every motorcycle enthusiast.With over 600 photographs, this book contains both detailed contemporary illustrations of motorcycles and their riders, and fascinating archive material, showing motorcycles in their social and historical context.

Text and photographs illustrate the history of motorcycles from the earliest time to the present models, from twenty-eight manufacturers and seven countries.

For those whose hearts miss a beat at the sight, sound or feel of a speeding motorbike - join us in the fast lane for a celebration of the most exciting high-performance motorcycles ever built. Illustrated in full colour, each entry includes a detailed specification table and authoritative performance figures.

In the highly charged political landscape of a post-COVID world, the leviathan superpowers of east and west are teetering on the brink of a monumental clash. Russia's power-hungry president is plotting a diabolical, devastating attack on US soil, with the help of determined jihadists, that could send the globe plunging into total war. Coincidently, Franklin Marino, a former navy admiral, has been coaxed out of retirement by US Homeland Security. His commission: assemble an elite SEAL unit to deal with the unknown threats posed by malevolent forces from any quarter of the planet. When the Russian plot is uncovered, Marino and his covert operatives race to avert the deaths of thousands of innocents. The terrorists have infiltrated Southern California and set in motion a series of horrific events orchestrated to cause unimaginable destruction and mayhem. Marino and his team must somehow identify and neutralize the impending attack. But time is running out and the survival of the country hangs in the balance.

"Motorcycles: Fascination and Adventure" offers a thrilling collection of the fastest motorcycles ever built, detailing the history of both the machines and the daring individuals behind them. Covering over 100 years of development, it features more than 140 bikes organized by year, complemented by over 500 stunning color photographs.

The Encyclopedia of Motorcycles encapsulates the whole world of the motorcycle in a single volume, from myth-and-legend to nuts-and-bolts. It provides the perfect introduction for the new enthusiast and an invaluable reference tool and source book for the most experienced riders, historians and collectors. In the first section, The World of Motorcycling, we see the evolution of the motorcycle from its first development by Daimler in 1885 to the Japanese superbikes of the 1990s. Landmarks in engineering and design are recorded through archive illustrations and contemporary documentation, and placed in their social and historical context. Special features cover types of motorcycle and engine, technology, sport and racing, record breaking through the years, touring, motorbikes in popular culture and more. The second section, The A-Z Motorcycles, is a definitive marque-by-marque encyclopedia of makes and makers, both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. This unique photographic collection is augmented by a comprehensive text, detailing key elements of design, technical specifications and performance features.

History of the motorbike from the first motorized bicycles to the powerful and sophisticated superbikes of today.

Since the invention of the engine people have been intrigued and excited by the hundreds of ways it can be adapted to propel objects at ever increasing speeds. The motorcycle represents mechanical power at its most raw, pure and essential. The A - Z of Motorcycles provides an invaluable reference and sourcebook for the new enthusiast and the most experienced and knowledgeable of motorcycle riders, historians and collectors. It consists of a marque-by-marque encyclopedia of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct. Every major marque is illustrated with photographs, showing the beauty and originality of each machine. This unique collection of photographs is augmented by a comprehensive text which details the technical specifications of the machines, describes the key elements of their design, their performance features and engineering standards, and comments on their special qualifies and attributes. -- A complete marque-by-marque guide with illustrations of every motorcycle augmented by authoritative and comprehensive text -- Over 300 color illustrations

Dies ist ein Lexikon und gleichzeitig eine Enzyklopädie im eigentlichen Sinne. Der englische Autor Roland Brown führt den Leser in die Welt des Motorrads ein. Entwicklung, Technik, Szene und Sport sind dabei seine Themen. Im Hauptteil erfährt man von A bis Z alles, was man über rund 600 Motorradmarken wissen muss. „Motorräder der Welt“ wurde überarbeitet und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Nicht zuletzt die Fotos machen diesen Band zu einem begeisternden Nachschlagewerk - der Autor besitzt ein eigenes großes Bildarchiv - und zu einem Geschenkband für alle, die sich für Motorräder aus aller Welt und ihre Geschichte interessieren. Inhaltsverzeichnis: Erster Teil Die Welt der Motorräder - Die Entwicklung des Motorrads - Aus der Sicht des Fahrers - Die Baugruppen eines Motorrads - Sport auf zwei Rädern Zweiter Teil Motorräder von A bis Z Index

Nejkrásnější, nejdražší, nejrychlejší a nejdokonalejší automobily 20. a 21. století. Špičkové výtvory předních světových automobilových návrhářů a výrobců.

•Nejkrásnější, nejdražší, nejrychlejší a nejdokonalejší motocykly 20. a 21. století •Špičkové výtvory předních světových návrhářů a výrobců •Nejznámější modely a značky •Podrobný popis, technické údaje a historie každého stroje •Speciálně pořízené fotografie, detailní záběry technického i estetického řešení a pohonných jednotek motocyklů •Bilance úspěchů ve světových soutěžích a závodech •Nejznámější jezdci v sedlech motocyklů snů

Kompletní kniha o motocyklech a jejich jezdcích s více než 600 barevnými fotografiemi, řazení od A do Z.

Najkrajšie, najdrahšie a najrýchlejšie automobily 20. a 21. storočia. Špeciálne zhotovené foto, podrobný opis technických údajov, história každého stroja.

Zajímavý historický přehled různých značek, přičemž některé již zapadly v zapomnění