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Military Motorcycle Books

There are quite a few references to military motorcycles in our general section, as well as our BMW and Harley sections,
 but these books are specifically about military bikes.

British Forces Motorcycles 1925-45
By C.J. Orchard & S.J. Madden. Official War Department records have been consulted by the authors to produce the most detailed reference work yet published on all military British motorcycles known to have been tested by the War Department. Supporting the text is a comprehensive listing of all War Department motorcycle contracts for the period, together with a varied selection of contemporary photos. Paperback, 6-3/4"x 9-1/2", 186pg
Order Number #125265AE $Ask


BMW Motorcycles In WWII - R1 2/R75
By Janusz Piepalkiewicz. Over 200 photographs and 20 drawings, including many close-up and detailed shots, to show the various R12 and R75 types used on all fronts. Used by the German Army, Luftwaffe, Waffen SS, and others. Haddcover, 7-3/4"x 10-1/2", 192pg.
Order Number #116789C $Ask



German Military Motorcycles : In the Reichswehr and Wehrmucht 1934-1945
By Horst Hinrichsen. Hinrichsen. Comprehensive photographic documentation of German cycles and their riders. including those manufactured by Terrot, Rene Gillet and Gnome et Rhone. Includes motorcycles captured from the Allies, along with solo and sidecar machines of FIN, Indian Chief, Harley-Davidson, BSA and Norton, plus Flying Flea, Welbike and Cushman. Discusses heating systems in heavy BMW and Zuridapip machines, and protective overcoats made for cyclists and passengers. Hardcover, 7"x 10", 200pg
Order Number #124856C $Ask

Motorcycles of the Wehrmacht
By Horst Hinrichsen. A Photo Chronicle. Fascinating insight into the everyday life of German motorcycle messengers and riflemen. Countless photos show German soldiers on duty with requisitioned civilian motorcycles of the 1930s, captured models, and the legendary BMW R75 and Zundapp KS 750, affording an overview of the numerous types of German motorcycles that saw action. Hardcover, 7"x 10", 192pg
Order Number #121001C $Ask



Panzer-Grenadier, Motorcycle & Panzer Reconnaissance Units : A History Of The German Motorized Units 1935-1945
By Horst Scheibert. This is the first photographic and textual documentation of the organization, equipment and operations of three units that were closely related: Panzcr-Grena-dicr, Motorcycle & Panzer Reconnais-sancc Units. Hardcover, 175pg
Order Number #285-2 $Ask


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