Motorcycles From Japan

Author : Cornelis Vandenheuvel
Publisher : MBI Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781870979979
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pictorial History of Japanese Motorcycles written by Cornelis Vandenheuvel and published by MBI Publishing Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the Japanese motorcycle industry which started from scratch after World War II and grew to make most of the motorcycles in existence today. It is told in a decade-by-decade narrative treatment commencing in the early 1950s and running through to the 1990s.

Author : Sid Young
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760347972
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles written by Sid Young and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know to restore or customize your classic Japanese motorcycle. Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles is your thorough, hands-on manual, covering all the mechanical subsystems that make up a motorcycle. From finding a bike to planning your project to dealing with each mechanical system, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles includes everything you need to know to get your classic back on the road. Japanese motorcycles have been the best-selling bikes in the world since the mid-1960s, driven by the "big four": Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. Of course certain bikes have always had a following - Honda CB750, 305 Hawk, CB400-4, Benly; Suzuki GT750, Katana, GS1000S; Yamaha XS650, RD400 Daytona, TZ; Kawaski H1, H2, Z1R - and these have now become the blue-chip Japanese bikes leading collectors to seek out more common (and now more affordable) alternatives. This is the perfect book for anyone interested in classic Japanese motorcycles, as well as prepping a bike to build a cafe racer, street tracker, or other custom build.

Author : Jeffrey W. Alexander
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774858443
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japan's Motorcycle Wars written by Jeffrey W. Alexander and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For decades the crown jewels of Japan's postwar manufacturing industry, motorcycles remain one of Japan's top exports. Japan's Motorcycle Wars assesses the historical development and societal impact of the motorcycle industry, from the influence of motor sports on vehicle sales in the early 1900s to the postwar developments that led to the massive wave of motorization sweeping the Asia-Pacific region today. Jeffrey Alexander brings a wealth of information to light, providing English translations of transcripts, industry publications, and company histories that have until now been available only in Japanese. By exploring the industry as a whole, he reveals that Japan's motorcycle industry was characterized not by communitarian success but by misplaced loyalties, technical disasters, and brutal competition.

Author : Mick Walker
Publisher : Redline Books
ISBN 13 : 9780954435707
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Production Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2004-09-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As this book explains, the Japanese did not suddenly become proficient in the design and development of motorcycles when they first appeared in Europe at the end of the 1950s. Instead, the Japanese had been involved with motorcycles since the beginning of the 20th century. True, early Japanese motorcycles copied Western design - a trend that continued for several years after WWII. But soon they designed a succession of highly innovative machinery, not only to the Grand Prix world's benefit but to the paying 'over-the-counter' customer, too. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, plus Bridgestone and Tohatsu, have all built and sold racing motorcycles which the public could also buy and enjoy.

Author : Uli Cloesen
Publisher : Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1845845307
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Japanese Custom Motorcycles written by Uli Cloesen and published by Veloce Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese Custom Motorcycles is the first book to show the evolution of the Japanese cruiser in the ‘metric’ custom scene. The growing trend of customising metric bikes into choppers, bobbers, et al – be they high-end bikes, garage-built beauties, or more recent Japanese cruisers – is superbly illustrated with examples from all over the world. Featuring owner’s stories and technical descriptions, Japanese Custom Motorcycles is guaranteed to interest metric bike fans and members of the custom scene alike. From singles, twins, triples, fours, and sixes – see the custom side of Japanese motorcycles.

Author : Rod Ker
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
ISBN 13 : 9781844253357
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Classic Japanese Motorcycle Guide written by Rod Ker and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2007-04-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the definitive guide to identifying, buying and riding Japanese bikes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, concentrating on mainstream, affordable models from the `big four': Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. Fully illustrated in color throughout, the book provides a brief history of the Japanese motorcycle industry, its post-war rise and displacement of traditional British, European and American marques. Specific bikes are then grouped and discussed in detail, providing an essential reference for buyers and enthusiasts alike.

Author : Didier Ganneau
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 9780760311905
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Century of Japanese Motorcycles written by Didier Ganneau and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When one thinks of Japanese motorcycles, the names of Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki immediately come to mind. However, Japan's motorcycle industry has a colorful history dating back to the early 1900s, and includes a variety of minor manufacturers. This book tells the complete story in a timeline fashion of the Japanese motorcycle industry and all its key players over the years. Topics include the reconstruction after World War II, world expansion in the 1950s and 1960s, the golden age of Grand Prix racing, the boom and bust of the early 1980s, and the superbike revolution. Very well illustrated with everything from racing scenes to studio advertisements, and documented with production figure charts and graphs. The authoritative text is written by two motorcycle industry insiders who convey the history of Japanese motorcycle design while detailing its relationship with Japanese culture. Hdbd., 10 x 10, 192 pgs., 150 b&w and 250 color ill.

Author : Guy De La Rupelle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781884313165
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Motorcycle Vagabonding in Japan written by Guy De La Rupelle and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've never thought of Japan as a motorcycle destination, think again! In addition to routes and destinations, de La Rupelle offers tips on what to bring; renting, buying, or transporting your own bike; insurance; safety; what to eat and where; useful phrases; resources for supplies; and other ways to research and prepare for your trip. Your road map to Japanese adventure!

Author : Mick Walker
Publisher : Redline Books
ISBN 13 : 9780953131181
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mick Walker's Japanese Grand Prix Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Redline Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fifth in the Mick Walker Racing Motorcycle series. It covers the Grand Prix Motorcycles from Japan.

Author : United States International Trade Commission
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Motorcycles from Japan written by United States International Trade Commission and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: