honda motorcycle books

Honda : The Complete Story
By Roland Brown. Off-road, road-racing and at the track, one name stands out above all the rest. Since taking the racing world by storm, Honda has risen to the forefront of motorcycle technology. This is the complete story of Honda motorcycles, from the tiny-engined pedal cycle that marked the firm's debut in 1946 to today's powerful superbikes. Paperback, 9"x 6-1/4", 160pg
Order Number #126407AE $Ask

Honda CB750
By Mick Duckworth. Honda's CB750 was one of the most important bikes of the 1970s, and is considered by many to the original superbike. Launched in 1969, Honda's first four-cylinder roadster revolutionized the motorcycle market, setting new standards of sophistication, user-friendliness and reliable high performance. The innovative CB750, with its overhead-camshaft engine, five-speed gearbox and disk front brake, changed the face recreational motorcycling. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x 10-1/4", 144pg
Order Number #135863AE $37.95

Honda CBR900RR FireBlade
By Rob Simmonds. The apperance of Honda's CBR900RR in 1992 rendered the then-curent crop of superbikes obsolete, thanks to its potent and unbeatable mix of light weight and raw power. This unique volume takes you full circle, from previously unpublished preliminary design sketches, to an in-depth technical look at what makes the 'Blade so special, to what a stunned press thought of its awesome mix of handling and power, up through the Firblade's racing successes. Contains in-depth interviews with the men who made the 'Blade hap-pen, what to look for when buying a used machine, and how to tune it for increased performance. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #130758AE $34.95

Honda Gold Wing
By Ian Falloon. Twenty-five tears after its launch, Honda's Gold Wing still stands unchallenged as a touring motorcycle, par excellence. Gold Wings have an unrivalled following among Japanese marques, with more than 100,000 members in owner's clubs worldwide. This book describes and illustrates not only the technical development of the Gold Wing, but also how it became a lifestyle motorcycle, from the first Gold Wing that appeared in 1974 to the much-improved GL1100, the Interstate, Aspencade, GL1200, GL1500, Valkyrie and the new GL1800. Hardcover, 8-1/4"x 10-1/2", 176pg
Order Number #133422AE $34.95

Honda Gold Wing : The Complete Story
By Phil West. The Honda Gold Wing is one of the world's most recognizable and successful bikes: a grand toured on a grand scale. Designed to bring car-like ride and comfort to the motorcycle world, the Gold Wing has a dedicated following that few other bikes can match. Phil West's history of this iconic machine tells the full story, from the launch of the GL1000 in 1975 to the latest model. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 9-1/2", 176pg
Order Number #136600AE $34.95

Honda Gold Wing
By Darwin Holmstrom. Mention the words "touring motorcycle" today and one motorcycle springs to mind: Honda's Gold Wing. Honda's Gold Wing sets the standard for touring bikes against which all others are measured. This carefully researched book follows the evolution of the Gold Wing from its inception through to present models, highlighting their design features and the competition environment in which Honda drove the development of this truly landmark motorcycle. Paperback, 8"x 8", 80pg
Order Number #130690AE $14.95

Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie
By Malcolm Birkitt. In 1974, Honda took the wraps off a 1000cc fiat four with shaft drive and water cooling, and the Honda Gold Wing was born. Renowned photographer Malcolm Birkitt has included coverage of Honda's dynamic, new Valkyrie in this update of his best-selling Honda Gold Wing title, as well as examining all the changes in the Gold Wing since 1995. Included are intriguing early design sketches and portraits by Honda's designers and engineers. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 144pg
Order Number #128408AP $17.95

Brooklands Honda Portfolios
By P.M. Clarke. These popular volumes each contain 48 articles including road test reports from such popular magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus articles on new model reports, performance data, history, service notes, engine analysis, specs and tuning. Each is Paperback, 8"x 10-3/4"

Gold Wing 1975-95 Gold Portfolios
1000, 1100, 1200, 1500/6, Interstate and SE.
Order Number #128013A $29.95

CBX1000 1978-82 Gold Portfolios
CBX Super Sport, Z, A, B, C, and Moto Martin.
Order Number #128014A $29.95

CB750 1969-78 Gold Portfolios
Edited by P.M. Clarke. This information-packed volume contains dozens of reproduced articles including road test reports from such popular magazines as Cycle World, Motorcycle and Motorcycle Mechanics. Plus articles on new model reports, performance data, history, service notes, engine analysis, specs and tuning on Honda's Super Sport, K2, K3, K5, K6, K7, F1, F2 and 960. Paperback, 8"x 10-3/4", 172pg
Order Number #127694A $29.95

*CB350 & CB400 Fours 1972-78 Performance Portfolios
Order Number #129436A $19.95

CB500 & CB550 Fours 1971-77 Performance Portfolios
Order Number #128737A $22.95

*CX500 CX650 1978-84 Performance Portfolios
Order Number #136226A $22.95

*RC30 1988-92 Performance Portfolios
Order Number #130569A $22.95

The Honda Story
By Ian Falloon with foreword by Mick Doohan. When Soichiro Honda began recycling small war-surplus generator engines by attaching them to bicycles, few people could have predicted how his company would grow to become the premier motorcycle manufacturer in the world. The Honda Story is the definitive history of Honda motorcycles, providing a technical analysis of all the important road and racing models, while also looking behind the scenes at the people that made Honda what it is today. Hardcover, 8-1/2"x11", 224pg
Order Number #139456AE $44.95

Honda Motorcycles
By Aaron Frank, with photograph by Jeff Hackett. This beautiful book is the history of Honda. The result of $3,200 and dream in 1948. The Honda Motor Company has become synonymous with innovationand quality and leads the world in motorcycle tecnology. With every passing year and each new model, the Honda name becomes evenmore prestigious in the motorcycling enthusiasts both crave a comprehensive look at these bikes and the company that produces a truly remarkable perspective of more than fifty years of Honda'sprowess. Hardcover, 10"x10", 192pg
Order Number #135767AP $34.95

Honda : CBR / VFR
By Guido Saliger & Thomas Boyer. Fantastic coverage of Honda's CBR 600, 900 and 1000 from 1987-95 and VFR 750 F&R and RVF from 1986-95. Exceptional color photographs display pristine examples of these flashy Japanese racing bikes. Text is in German, but the wealth of quality color photographs speak for themselves. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 14", 173pg
Order Number #121699N $Ask

Honda's GP Racers
By Colin McKellar. Drawing from interviews with many of the key personalities in Honda's competition history, Colin McKellar describes Honda's decision to return to GP racing, and studies the successes and failures of the 500cc, 250cc, 125cc, and 750cc models in Honda's impressive racing line-up. Hardcover, 7-1/4"x 9-1/2", 192pg
Order Number #125142AE $34.95

The Illustrated History of Honda Motorcycle
By Roy Bacon. This illustrated history reveals the great progress made from the most basic of beginnings to today's high-tech machines. Filled with Honda's Super Cubs, Gold Wings, Honda racing, the in-line fours, stretched wings, the NR750, FireBlade and many others. Hardcover, 9-1/2"x 12", 96pgs
Order Number #122241C $Ask

Honda's V-Force
By Julian Ryder. The fascinating story of the Honda PIS and RVF racers along with the VFR streetbike. Detailed coverage includes the introduction of Honda's V-motor in 1982 and initial disappointments, the competition successes of Joey Dunlop, the launch of the VFR to world-wide acclaim and the legend of the Honda France pit crew, the NR500/750 and the myths of the oval-piston motor, the launch of Superbike regulations and the introduction of the RC45. Contains detailed specs and competition results, Hardcover, 6-1/2"x 9", 160pg
Order Number #127350AE $29.95

*Honda VF and VFR Intercepter
By Clement Salvadori. By the early 1980s, Honda had built a reputation for setting the technological pace in the motorcycle industry. The V45 Sabre and V45 Magna ushered in an entire generation of bikes built around a new, V-4 engin, Narrow design. in 1983, this concept was created in the V45 Interceptor, a sporting motorcycle that opened to reviews Honda's commitment to the V-4 concept could have sunk a lesser company, were it not for their tradition of fierce, independent thinking, and zeal for quality. The company's perseverance paid off in the end and set new standards among sport-touring enthusiasts. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 60pg
Order Number #134825AE $14.95

Honda: The TT Winning Years
By Peter Kneels & Bill Snelling. In March 1954, Mr. Soichiro Honda issued a press statement from his factory proclaiming to participate in the TT race and pour all energies and creative powers into winning. Little did the world know the impact that Japanese technology and innovative engineering would have on the field of motorcycling. This book fully chronicles the 95 TT twins that Honda has gained since 1961. Foreword by Joey Dunlop. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 7-3/4", 207pg
Order Number #127994C $Ask

The Challenge and Dream of Honda : 500 GP Motor Cycle Wins
By Mat Oxley. This authoritative book celebrates Honda's amazing achievement of 500 motorcycle Grand Prix wins. Charting the Story of Honda's involvement in racing from its beginnings to the present day, this book highlights the bikes and riders that have contributed to the company's success over the years. This beautifully illustrated history includes a comprehensive listing of Honda's race results. Hardcover, 9"x 12-1/4", 208pg
Order Number #133962AE $Ask

Illustrated Buyer's Guide : Classic Honda Motorcycles
By Bill Silver, A detailed model-by-model analysis of classic Honda U.S. models from 1959 up through 1970. Covers what to look for and what to look out for when evaluating Honda motorcycles. covered include the 305 Super Hawk, CB750, CB400F, CB92 Benly, Dream and Elsinore. Paperback, 7-1/2"x 9-1/4", 160pg
Order Number #130099AP $Ask

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