BMW Motorcycles - Softcover

Holmstrom, Darwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760337489 ISBN 13: 9780760337486

Publisher: Motorbooks, 2009

Synopsis

This is an expanded and updated edition of a popular Motorbooks title. BMW Motorcycles chronicles the history of this famous brand, a brand known for engineering excellence, a brand known for making beautiful bikes that are a joy to ride, maintain, and keep for years and years. Filled with brilliant photography by Brian J. Nelson and writing from motorcycle expert that goes beyond mere facts and figures and paints a picture of one of the world's great motorcycle manufacturers and its enduring success and commitment to quality. The new edition will include 12 entirely new pages full of photography and descriptions of the latest BMW motorcycle models.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When the time comes to sell your house, quit your job, and leave it all behind to pursue your dream of traveling around the world on two wheels, the bike you’ll most likely select is a BMW. In BMW Motorcycles, author Darwin Holmstrom brings the story of these legendary machines to life, describing the societal and personal forces that created BMW’s two-wheeled line. Holmstrom explores how motorcycles grew from a sideline to a major part of BMW’s business, how World War II nearly destroyed the company, and how BMW motorcycles evolved from stodgy touring bikes to cutting-edge machines that seamlessly blend tradition with modern styling and technology. Filled with Brian J. Nelson’s stunning photography, this insightful book offers a fresh perspective on some of the finest motorcycles ever built. BMW Motorcycles is a must-have for all Beemerphiles.

About the Author:

Darwin Holmstrom has written or co-written many books on muscle cars and motorcycling, including the best-selling "Camaro Forty Years" "Muscle: America's Legendary Performance Cars" "Billy Lane Chop Fiction: It's not a Motorcycle, Baby, It's a Chopper" and "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles" He lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Brian J. Nelson is a professional photographer who specializes in motorcycles. His photography has appeared in Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Roadracing World, Cycle News, and just about every other motorcycle magazine worth reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0760337489
• ISBN 13: 9780760337486
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192