The armies of the world have used literally hundredsof different
motorcycles over the last 100 years, withmany companies succeeding and
then disappearing.This book focuses on 160 of the most important
militarymotorcycles, showing the incredible diversity of thetypes.
Detailed specification boxes include countryof origin, type,
manufacturer, production date, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes,
dimensions andperformance.With over 320 rare and previously
unseenphotographs, this highly illustrated reference bookprovides
enthusiasts and historians with key informationabout these diverse and
multi-tasking machines. - A complete guide to over 160 of the most
significantmachines, including well-known makes such asHarley-Davidson
and Indian from the USA; Norton, BSA, Matchless and Royal Enfield from
the UK; BMW, NSU and Zündapp from Germany; and other famousmanufacturers
from around the world, such asHusqvarna, Kawasaki and Peugeot -
Specification panels provide at-a-glance informationabout each
motorcycle's name, country of origin, type, manufacturer, production
date, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions and
performance - Features over 320 photographs illustrating each type,
including commissioned work and many rare and unseenphotographs from
archives, museums and privatecollections all over the world
