The Encyclopedia of the Harley-Davidson - Hardcover

Henshaw, Peter; Kerr, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785826289 ISBN 13: 9780785826286

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2010

Synopsis

This illustrated encyclopedia is packed with interesting facts and follows the history of the famous Harley Davidson company and the development of its famous bikes, which have earned a special place in the hearts of enthusiasts everywhere.

The bikes are described in detail, not only in mechanical terms, but also with glorious photographs, and will be of interest to everyone who loves motorbikes: even aficionados of Japanese and European bikes, who have never even ridden a Harley Davidson, will be able to recognize the unique marriage of style and nostalgia and the fact that there are no other bikes quite like them.

With chapters that are biographical, like "The Buell Story," and "The Harley-Davidson Story," readers will get the inside story on this epic brand of motorcycle. Other chapters, like "A-Z of Harley-Davidson," "Year on Year," and "Guide to Model Names," enthusiasts will get a fully-functional, comprehensive encyclopedia of everything they ever wanted to know about Harleys.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Henshaw has for many years been a full time journalist specializing in motorcycles, and is currently editor of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine. His small collection of beloved Harleys keeps him fully occupied in his spare time, as well as his keen interest in customization, and his many trips to the United States and the rest of the world has allowed him to amass a store of knowledge which has enabled him to co-write this wonderful book. He lives in Dorset, England.

Ian Kerr is a full time police officer, and his keen intererst in motorcycles, Harley-Davidson in particular, has made him extremely knowledgeable, allowing him to work as a motorcycle journalist in his spare time. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

Garry Stuart has been professionally photographing motorcycles for 20 years, and his work has been published in books and magazines on motorcycles worldwide. His main interest is to document the world of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and their riders, and for this purpose he attends rallies and events all over the USA and Europe. His photographs have illustrated over a dozen books on the subject of Harley-Davidson, and examples of his current work can be viewed on his website www.harleypics.com.

Synopsis:

This beautifully written and illustrated encyclopedia plots the history and development of the Harley-Davidson Company and the development of its famous bikes, which have secured price of place in the hearts of enthusiasts everywhere. The story date back to 1903 when Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers, who had no thoughts of fame and fortune but who merely wished to build a motorcycle that worked, to the slow development of their company through good times and bad. The result are bikes of almost mythic status, imbued with a mysterious quality of their own and generating a passion in enthusiasts amounting to almost a love affair. The bikes are described in detail, both in mechanical terms and and illustrations in full colour and will be of interest to anyone who loves motorcycles.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0785826289
• ISBN 13: 9780785826286
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 441