The Grand Prix Motorcycle: The Official Technical History: The Official History

Kevin Cameron

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184425528X ISBN 13: 9781844255283

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2009

An analysis of the Grand Prix motorcycle from the beginning of the FIM World Championship in 1949 to the end of the 2008 MotoGP season. It features artwork illustration of each of the World Champion motorcycles from 60 years of the premier class. It is suitable for knowledgeable enthusiasts of top-level motorcycle racing.

Synopsis:

This important book is an authoritative technical analysis of the Grand Prix motorcycle from the beginning of the FIM World Championship in 1949 to the end of the 2008 MotoGP season. Elegantly written by the foremost expert on the subject, the text is packed with factual detail, insightful perspective and thought-provoking judgement, all supported by wonderful artwork illustration of each of the World Champion motorcycles from 60 years of the premier class. This book is quite unlike anything previously published and will be essential reading for all knowledgeable enthusiasts of top-level motorcycle racing.

About the Author:

Kevin Cameron has been a distinguished columnist for leading US magazine Cycle World for 17 years, writing mainly on technical topics. He lives in the state of Massachusetts, USA.