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Big British Bikes Of The 50S And 60S: Thunder On The Rocker Road
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In The 1950S And '60S The British Motorcycle Industry Was At Its Postwar Peak, With Its Largecapacity Highperformance Bikes In Strong Demand All Over The World. Ajs/Matchless, Bsa, Norton, Royal Enfield And Triumph Were All Making 100Mphplus Big Twins, With The King Of Them All, At Least Into The 1950S, Being The Mighty1000Cc Vincents, While Among The Tonup Singles Were The Bsa Gold Star And The Velocette Venom And Thruxton. In This Book Veteran Motorcycle Writer Steve Wilson Reviews The Topoftheline Bikes Of All These Manufacturers, First Giving An Introduction To The Motorcycling Scene In The Period, With A Particular Look At The Emergence Of The Rockers, The Blackleather Toofasttolivetooyoungtodie Bikers Who Developed A Culture All Their Own, Inspired Indirectly By Marlon Brando Behaving Badly On His Triumph Thunderbird In The Bannedinbritain 1953 Movie The Wild One. Then The Motorcycle Makers Are Dealt With Alphabetically, With Their Big Bikes Described In Detail And Their Performance, Handling, Strengths And Weaknesses Discussed. In Addition To A Wide Selection Of Archive Photographs, Specially Commissioned Colour Photography Features Examples Of The Outstanding Bikes Of The Period: Amc/Matchless Csr 650 Twins And Their Norton Atlasengined 'Hybrid' Siblings, Bsa A7Ss 500, Gold Star Singles, Aio Super Rocket And Rocket Gold Star 650 Twins, Norton Ss 500/600/650 Twins, Velocette Venom And Thruxton 500, Royal Enfield Constellation 700 Twin, Triumph Preunit 500 And 650 Twins And Unit Bonneville 650, And Finally The Vincent 1000 Veetwin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Big British Bikes of the 50s and 60s'? A: The book primarily focuses on the British motorcycle industry during the 1950s and 60s, highlighting the top models from manufacturers such as AJS/Matchless, BSA, Norton, Royal Enfield, and Triumph.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Big British Bikes of the 50s and 60s' is Steve Wilson, a veteran motorcycle writer.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book feature? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What kind of photography is included in the book? A: The book includes a wide selection of archive photographs as well as specially commissioned color photography showcasing outstanding bikes from the period.
- Q: When was 'Big British Bikes of the 50s and 60s' published? A: The book was published on January 11, 2016.
- Q: Does the book cover the culture surrounding motorcycles in the 50s and 60s? A: Yes, the book provides an introduction to the motorcycling scene during the 1950s and 60s, discussing the emergence of the Rockers and their unique culture.
- Q: Are there any reviews or performance discussions for the motorcycles featured? A: Yes, the book discusses the performance, handling, strengths, and weaknesses of the big bikes produced by various manufacturers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for motorcycle enthusiasts? A: Yes, the book is ideal for motorcycle enthusiasts and those interested in the history of British motorcycles during this period.
- Q: What editions are available for this book? A: This book is available in an illustrated edition.