Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles

As this book explains, the Japanese did not suddenly become proficient in the design and development of motorcycles when they first appeared in Europe at the end of the 1950s. Instead, the Japanese had been involved with motorcycles since the beginning of the 20th century. True, early Japanese motorcycles copied Western design - a trend that continued for several years after WWII. But soon they designed a succession of highly innovative machinery, not only to the Grand Prix world's benefit but to the paying 'over-the-counter' customer, too. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, plus Bridgestone and Tohatsu, have all built and sold racing motorcycles which the public could also buy and enjoy.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Redline Books- Closed Acccount
Published: 09/02/2004
ISBN: 9780954435707
Pages: 336
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.30w x 0.85d