Classic British Motorcycles
Colin Jackson
Jan 2017 · Fonthill Media
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In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be Japanese or Italian, with the big four oriental manufacturers dominating the market. However, this wasn t always the case. Until the 1950s, and even into the 60s, British makers such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and Vincent ruled the roost. These legendary companies sold their bikes around the world, winning racing championships and setting speed records as they went. They, and many smaller British firms like them, are motorcycling s founding companies. This is the story of those pioneering firms, whose engineers many selftaught were fired by racing ambition, commercial rivalry, patriotic duty and, above all, a passion for innovation. Superbly illustrated with over 150 colour pictures, many previously unpublished, Classic British Motorcycles is a captivating and highly informative account of the men, machines, race meetings and world events that shaped the development of the motorcycle from its bicycle origins.
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Colin Jackson has almost forty years motorcycling experience, including some older machines. Active member of Isle of Man TT Marshals Assoc. He trained as CBT instructor. His previous book was Slot Car Racing (Ian Allan Publishing, 2009) and is the editor of Slot Car Racing News magazine.
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