The Big Book of Motorcycles. 1001 Photographs

This book will present you with the exciting history of motorcycle development — from the first wooden bicycles with steam engines, which only the inventors of the 19th century dared to ride, to the most modern and technologically advanced models: powerful sports bikes, legendary choppers, reliable off-roaders, and the latest electric models. More than 1000 colorful photographs will vividly show you the path of evolution of two-wheeled machines, which they have traveled side by side with humanity. All key models and engineering breakthroughs are tied to historical dates and arranged in chronological order — from the birth of the idea to the present day. Thus, it is easy to trace how the shape and essence of the motorcycle have changed over one and a half centuries, and to imagine how strikingly modern technology differs from its ancestors. This large illustrated study will serve as a kind of guide for all who seek to better understand the history of technological progress, where the motorcycle has always been a symbol of freedom, speed, and innovation.