The History of the Motorcycle

From the Pioneers of Iron to the Electric Revolution

von Daniele Gubbini

54 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

From Bicycle to Motor: The History of the Motorcycle's OriginsHow did we go from a modified bicycle frame to a structured motorized vehicle? This book traces the milestones of motorcycle evolution from the late 19th-century experiments up to the eve of World War II.Through the analysis of pioneering designs, the crucial impact of sporting competitions-such as the Tourist Trophy and board track racing-and the transformation driven by the military demands of the Great War, this volume recounts how the motorcycle progressively established itself as a mature industrial product.- The work of pioneers and the birth of the first historic brands- The role of technological development between the two wars- From artisanal production to mass motorization

• ISBN: 9798171250430
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp