Japanese Production Racing Moto-Op/HS (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780954435707)

As this book explains, the Japanese did not suddenly become proficient in the design and development of motorcycles when they first appeared in Europe at the end of the 1950s. Instead, the Japanese had been involved with motorcycles since the beginning of the 20th century. True, early Japanese motorcycles copied Western design - a trend that continued for several years after WWII. But soon they designed a succession of highly innovative machinery, not only to the Grand Prix world's benefit but to the paying 'over-the-counter' customer, too. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, plus Bridgestone and Tohatsu, have all built and sold racing motorcycles which the public could also buy and enjoy.

Author: Mick Walker
ISBN-10: 0954435702
ISBN-13: 9780954435707
Publisher: Redline Books
Language: English
Published: 09/02/2004
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.30w x 0.85d