Motocykle Harley-Davidson: książki - historia i technika

When most people imagine a motorcycle, chances are they picture a Harley-Davidson. That's because Harley-Davidson machines look the way the primordial biker inside each of us feels a motorcycle should look. In short, Harley-Davidson makes mythic bikes.
"Harley-Davidson: The Complete History" celebrates these iconic motorcycles, presenting them all in one beautifully illustrated book.

The most beloved and recognizable motorcycles are included here: the Knucklehead, the Panhead, the Peashooter, the KR, the Sportster, the XR750, the Shovelhead, the Evolution, the Twin Cam, the V-Rod, and all the rest. Pages in the book reveal historic images as well as modern photos from the top motorcycle photographers working today.

Additionally, there are chapters from some of the most celebrated motorcycle writers of all time - Peter Egan, Kevin Cameron, Ed Youngblood, Allan Girdler, Steve Anderson, and many more.
All of this material combines to tell the story of every major motorcycle that Harley-Davidson has built, from the very first prototype to the Silent Gray Fellow to the latest liquid-cooled CVO Electra Glides and Softails. "Harley-Davidson: The Complete History" is the ultimate history of the ultimate motorcycle company.

Created in cooperation with the official Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, this book gives motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to pore over milestone bikes from the collection, and to linger over every detail that has made Harley-Davidson an icon of American open-road power and performance.
With exquisite, detailed photographs and histories of more than 200 motorcycles from Harley's collection, from serial number one built in 1903 to pre-World War II racers to the latest Street Glide, the book captures the excitement of the best-known motorcycles in the world.

From the earliest singles and twins through street, race, and military bikes powered by Flatheads, Panheads, Knuckleheads Evos,Twin Cams, and more, The Harley-Davidson Motor Co. Archive Collection is a stunning collection, all that's missing is the patented roar, which readers are invited to supply!

Dès sa création en 1903, l'entreprise Harley-Davidson collectionne les motos et les objets qui ont fait son histoire. Cette collection d'usine a donné naissance à un musée ouvert en 2008 à Milwaukee, dans le Wisconsin.

Au travers de ces objets, l'ouvrage raconte la grande et la petite histoire de la firme avec des anecdotes souvent inédites.

Depuis plus d'un siècle, Harley-Davidson Motor Company produit des motos de légende, admirées dans le monde entier pour leur style, leur qualité et leur conception.
En 2008, le constructeur a ouvert le Harley-Davidson Museum, un ensemble de plus d'un hectare où sont présentées plus de 450 motos ainsi que de précieux objets et documents et relatifs à l'histoire de la marque.

Ce livre propose la découverte de 51 de ces motos, grâce à de superbes photographies. Chacune bénéficie d'une présentation historique, d'anecdotes et de caractéristiques techniques, permettant ainsi à l'amateur de profiter du musée sans y être allé. 51 Harley-Davidson présentées, plus de 250 photos en couleurs, caractéristiques et production, histoire et anecdotes pour chaque modèle.

"Harley-Davidson Classics" zooms in on the greatest bikes that the company has made, giving a close-up portrait of each machine. Outstanding specially commissioned photography highlights every aspect of each motorcycle with superb double page pictures and close-up shots.

Comprehensive specification boxes also accompany each model and cover all the technical aspects of the machines, including engine types and sizes, frames, transmissions, suspensions and brakes.
This is followed by an in-depth description of the bike's development and manufacturing history.

"Harley-Davidson Classics" gives a unique and highly illustrated insight into the fascinating world of this legendary marque and is essential reading for all lovers of its magnificent machines.

The story of an iconic model in the long history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the WLA, which was used by Allied forces during WWII, is told for the first time. Developed for the US Army's mechanized cavalry, it became the leading US military motorcycle of the war. It served the US armed services as a messenger and military police vehicle.

The Red Army's motorcycle battalions, reconnaissance units of its tank armies, also used them as their primary vehicle. The armies of Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, China, and Brazil also made use of the model and its variants. It is known today as the "Liberator".

Discover the history and stories of individuals who rode this icon to war and why the model is now a favorite among civilian collectors.