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Honda Motorcycles: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Explore the best illustrated books on Honda motorcycles. Discover the history, models and evolution of Honda motorcycles. Perfect for enthousiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about Honda..

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

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

  • The period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
  • Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.
  • Offers also advice for the purchase of a pre-owned Honda Pan European.

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Details:140 pages, 11 x 8.25 x 0.31 in (28 x 21 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Brooklands Books (GB, 2009)
Series:Road Test Portfolio
ISBN:9781855208650
Book cover: Honda ST1100 / ST1300 Pan European (1989-2002) | Road Test Portfolio | Brooklands

Honda ST1100 / ST1300 Pan European (1989-2002)

Language: English

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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Author:Bill Silver
Details:224 pages, 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.2 in (23 x 15 x 0.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:450 b&w photos and drawings
Language:English
Publisher:Octane Press (USA, 2012)
ISBN:9781937747060
Book cover: Classic Honda Motorcycles - Identification Guide to the Collectable Models 1958-1990 | Octane

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

Language: English

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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Author:Doug Mitchel
Details:144 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:350 color photos
Language:English
Publisher:Wolfgang Publications (USA, 2013)
ISBN:9781935828853
Book cover: Honda Enthusiasts Guide - Motorcycles 1959-1985 | Wolfgang

Honda Enthusiasts Guide - Motorcycles 1959-1985

Language: English

Honda - The Golden Age: TT 1959-1967

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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Author:Matthew Richardson
Details:168 pages, 9 x 6.5 x 0.75 in (24 x 16.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:extensively illustrated
Language:English
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd (GB, 2024)
ISBN:9781399051477
Book cover: Honda - The Golden Age: TT 1959-1967 | Pen & Sword

Honda - The Golden Age: TT 1959-1967

Language: English

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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Author:Peter Rakestrow
Details:96 pages, 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.47 in (23 x 16.5 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:108 b&w and color photos
Language:English
Publisher:Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:9781445674865
Book cover: The Honda Valkyrie | Amberley

The Honda Valkyrie

Language: English

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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Author:Jacques Bussillet
Details:208 pages, 10 x 10 in (25.5 x 25.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:400 color photos
Language:French
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2010)
ISBN:9782726889664
Book cover: Honda : de la CB 750 aux V-4 - 40 ans en endurance | ETAI

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

Language: French

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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Pages of the book "Motos Honda"

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Author:Claudio Corsetti
Details:192 pages, 9.8 x 10.25 in (25 x 26 cm), hardback
Illustrations:250 b&w and color photos
Language:French
Publisher:ETAI (F, 2019)
ISBN:9791028303853
Book cover: Motos Honda | ETAI

Motos Honda

Language: French

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Honda CB500 & 550 Fours (1971-1977)

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Honda CB350 & 400 Fours 1972-78

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Honda CB750 (1969-1978)

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Book cover: Honda CB750 Four

Honda CB750 Four

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Book cover: Génération Honda - La révolution CB 750

Génération Honda - La révolution CB 750

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Book cover: Honda CB 750 Four - Vier Zylinder und zwei Räder

Honda CB 750 Four - Vier Zylinder und zwei Räder

Giorgio Sarti | German | hardback | 96 p. | 2014

Book cover: Honda CB 750 Four

Honda CB 750 Four

Giorgio Sarti | Italian | paperback | 96 p. | 2012