Honda motorcycle books - history, types and construction

Honda RC30 (1988-1992) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Honda RC30 motorcycles from the years 1988-1992. Describes the Honda VFR750R and Roy Gildea's RC30.

• The 27 articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Honda V4 - The Complete Four-Stroke Story

This book tells the full story of Honda's legendary V4 motorcycles and the four-stroke engine that defined them. It includes complete production histories, detailed specifications, and over 250 color illustrations.

The book covers:
- The design and development of Honda's first V4, the oval piston NR500, and the VF road models from 1982 to 1988.
- The iconic sport touring models, including the VFR750, VFR800, and VFR1200F.
- The global racing success of Honda Racing Corporation's RC30.
- The 1990 Pan European/ST1100 with its longitudinal V4 engine, and the 2002 ST1300.
- Honda's V4 motorcycles in MotoGP.
- The 2014 VFR800 and the CTX1300 cruiser.
- Experiences from owners and insights from industry insiders.

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Honda ST1100 / ST1300 Pan European (1989-2002) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Honda ST1100 and ST1300 Pan European models from the years 1989-2002.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.
• Offers also advice for the purchase of a pre-owned Honda Pan European.

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Honda Enthusiasts Guide - Motorcycles 1959-1985

This guide helps non-professional motorcycle collectors decide whether to buy and restore Honda motorcycles produced between 1959 and 1985.
Author Doug Mitchel provides a general overview of each model, highlighting similarities and differences between the model discussed and other similar bikes.

For each model, the book includes essential information such as:
- Cost to acquire the project
- Value after restoration
- Which bikes/models should not be restored due to declining value
- Location of frame and engine numbers

The book also offers guidance on assessing the condition of key components, including paint, decals, chrome, seat, rubber parts, and suspension.
A section at the end of the book provides additional help, offering advice on where to buy classic bikes, where to find parts, who to contact for assistance, and which restoration tasks should be assigned to specialists with specific skills.

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Classic Honda Motorcycles - Identification Guide to the Collectable Models 1958-1990

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Honda motorcycles produced from 1958 to 1990, featuring iconic models such as the CB77 Super Hawk, CB92 Benly, Dream, CB750, and more.
Based on the "Illustrated Buyer's Guide to Classic Honda Motorcycles, " this revised edition includes over 400 additional photos, showcasing every collectible Honda model.
Motorcycle enthusiasts will find valuable information about which bikes suit different riding needs, which models are the most collectible, and how to source parts for rare Honda motorcycles.
The book also offers general and mechanical evaluations of each model, detailed specifications, riding impressions of select Honda models, and other useful insights.

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Honda - The Golden Age: TT 1959-1967

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Honda's entry into Europe began with a bold move: competing in the Isle of Man TT, then part of the World Championship and known as the toughest motorcycle race.
In 1959, Honda became the first Japanese team to participate, with riders experiencing Western culture for the first time, just years after World War II. Their determination and humility won over local audiences, bridging cultural gaps and creating goodwill.
As this book recounts, Honda's motorcycles quickly proved their reliability and speed, earning many victories. Notable racers like Jim Redman, Luigi Taveri, and Mike Hailwood joined the team. By 1967, when Honda left Grand Prix racing, they had dominated the Isle of Man TT, winning all major titles and solidifying their reputation.
This success marked the beginning of Honda's rise as a global motorcycle leader. For founder Soichiro Honda, the Isle of Man TT symbolized the company's early struggles and achievements. The event remains a proud part of Honda's history.

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The Honda Valkyrie

Honda's Valkyrie/F6C entered the motorcycle market in the mid-1990s, redefining Cruiser design and performance. Building on Honda's history of using horizontally opposed engines since the mid-1970s, the Valkyrie featured a fully chromed flat-six engine in a bold 'Hot-Rod' style. Its classic American design and powerful exhaust sound made it an instant success with both critics and riders.
With three versions of the original GL1500 Valkyrie, Honda led the Cruiser market and earned numerous awards.
In this book, Peter Rakestrow explores the development and history of the GL1500 Valkyrie/F6C from 1991, including the NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune of 2004 - a concept bike that became a reality - and the 2014 GL1800 Gold Wing Valkyrie/F6C.
The book provides detailed model changes by year, including specification sheets, and is the first to present the complete story of this iconic motorcycle.

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Motos Honda

This book traces the history of Honda motorcycles over five decades, from the 1970s to the present day, from the CB750 Four to current models. Forty models, representative of Honda's technological and stylistic evolution, have been selected.
Each motorcycle is presented in its historical context and compared to its competitors. A complete data sheet and numerous photos complete the description of these iconic models.

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Honda : de la CB 750 aux V-4 - 40 ans en endurance

In September 1969, the victory of the Honda CB750 at the Bol d'Or in Montlhéry marked the beginning of Honda's history in motorcycle endurance racing. The factory team then achieved numerous victories with various machines, two or four cylinders, in-line or V engines.
This book tells the story of 40 years of Honda competition in endurance racing. It pays tribute to the riders, technicians and tuners, both those from Honda and their competitors, who contributed to the history of this discipline.
With over 300 photos, many of them unpublished, testimonies and the results of all the races, this book is a reference for the history of motorcycle endurance racing.

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