In 1961, a production 500cc Velocette Venom Clubman Veeline achieved a world record, twenty-four hours at a speed of 100.05 mph. It was the first motorbike of any size to perform the feat. It was the culmination of almost fifty-five years of technological excellence from the Birmingham factory.
Italy has a reputation for style in all things, not least in motorcycles. The first pure-bred Italian motorcycles made their appearance at the beginning of the 20th century and included Bianchi, Borgo, Prinetti and Stucchi and Ferrera. By the 1920s these companies had been joined or replaced by a number of newer concerns. Then came the period of the pentarchia, comprising Benelli, Bianchi, Garelli, Gilera and Guzzi, who fought tooth and nail for a share of the market. The golden age of Italian motorcycling lasted until 1957 when the three largest and most successful teams, FB Mondial, Gilera and Guzzi announced their retirement from the sport. This improved the chances of marques such as MVAgusta, Bianchi, Benelli, Morini and Ducati who continued to fly the red, white and green flag of Italy with considerable success. Italy not only produced a host of world-beating machinery, but also a number of top riders including Carlo Ubbiali, Umberto Masetti, Tarquinio Provini, Libero Liberati and most notably Giacomo Agostini. Aermacchi, Aprilia, Benelli, Bianchi, Bimota, Cagiva, Ducati, Garelli, Gilera, Laverda, FB Mondial, Morbidelli, Moto Guzzi, Moto Morini, MV Agusta, Parilla, Paton and Rumi. A total of 258 fully illustrated pages. Soft Bound.
For 50 years, Dr. Fabio Taglioni was the inspirational force behind the extraordinary success of Ducati motorcycles on both road and track. This revealing new book explores Dr. Taglionis radical visions as an engineer and how his designs made Ducati the most charismatic Italian motorcycle marque.
An account of how to restore and maintain Ducati single motorcycles, covering road and off-road versions. Many contemporary photographs and exploded diagrams are included to help owners achieve more authentic and safer results more rapidly.
Focusing on the evolution of motorcycle design, this beautifully illustrated guide showcases iconic models and influential manufacturers from the late 19th century to modern times. It highlights pioneers such as Gottlieb Daimler and Hildebrand & Wolfmller, alongside renowned brands like Harley Davidson, Ducati, Honda, BMW, Aprilia, and Triumph, celebrating the artistry and innovation that define motorcycles as a symbol of style and engineering excellence.
Ducati Twins (Osprey collector's library) [hardcover] Walker, Mick [Oct 24, 1985] …
A pictorial history of motorcycles - and the riders - who created the cafe racer craze. The author looks at the BSA Gold Star, the Triumph/Norton hybrid and others, and recalls the leather-jacketed rockers who indulged in burn-ups on Britain's roads.
To read this book is to experience a period of true individual genius and innovation. Enjoy!
The belief that expressing radical views predicts future political violence has shaped counter-extremism efforts for two decades, placing a burden on professionals like doctors and teachers to report such beliefs. This book argues that this concept is fundamentally flawed. Drawing from his experiences with the UK's Prevent programme in a Muslim community, Rob Faure Walker examines the rise of 'extremism' in political language and its potentially harmful effects. By integrating critical discourse analysis and critical realism, he reveals how the fear of being labeled an 'extremist' can lead to counter-terrorism strategies that undermine democratic moderation. The analysis highlights how the language of counter-extremism may inadvertently promote violence, emphasizing the need to recognize and transcend the oppressive qualities of such language. The work critiques damaging elements of the global War on Terror embedded in everyday discourse and political language. Through the author’s successful advocacy against counter-extremism measures, the book offers a model for how discourse analysis and critical realism can engage politically to foster meaningful change.