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Unusual Motorcycles Francois-Marie Dumas

Unusual Motorcycles By Francois-Marie Dumas

Unusual Motorcycles by Francois-Marie Dumas


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Summary

Famous makes and models dominate motorcycle history, but there have been many fascinating designs that never reached the spotlight. In the shadows, lesser-known - and often wacky - motorcycles have come and gone. This book is a celebration of the bikes, scooters, side-cars and engines that never quite made it.

Unusual Motorcycles Summary

Unusual Motorcycles: A Collection of Curious Concepts, Prototypes and Race Bikes by Francois-Marie Dumas

Famous makes and models dominate motorcycle history, but there have been many fascinating designs that never reached the spotlight. In the shadows, lesser-known - and often wacky - motorcycles have come and gone. Unusual Motorcycles is a celebration of the bikes, scooters, side-cars and engines that never quite made it. With insightful text accompanied by around 500 photographs, this attractive book is a must-have for all fans of motorbikes and their history.

About Francois-Marie Dumas

Francois-Marie Dumas has extensive experience as a motorcycle journalist and has worked for Moto Revue (1971 - 73), Moto Journal (1973 - 82) and Tele Poche (1971 - 86). He is also known for his books, which include a 2,000-page history of the motorcycle, and his regular column in La Vie de la Moto magazine.

Table of Contents

A detailed anthology charting the various weird, wonderful and relatively unknown motorcycles built since 1895. The really weird: Barbier, IMN Rocket, Yamaha 500 XT prototype, and more. Strange concepts: three-seater motorcycles, motorcycles with both wheels driven; half-tracked motorcycles, electric motorcycles, and more. Unusual racing motorcycles: Peugeot 500 GP, Allegro, BSA 250 MC1, Norton Kneeler and more. Sidecars: Seal Family Four, Motosport Side-Motor, articulated sidecars, and more. Scooters: Unibus, Salsbury, BMW, Motobecane, and more.

Additional information

GOR006797982
9780857332615
0857332619
Unusual Motorcycles: A Collection of Curious Concepts, Prototypes and Race Bikes by Francois-Marie Dumas
Used - Very Good
Hardback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
20120920
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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