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The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence (Hardcover)

~ Peter Gantriis (Author), Henry von Wartenberg (Photographer), Fred Jakobs (Foreword)
Key Phrases: new boxer engine, boxer twin, sporting motorcycle, United States, Max Friz, World War (more...)
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BMW began its life in aero-engineering--as anyone who’s ever ridden one of its motorcycles might guess.  These are bikes as close to airborne as any get.  And what’s more, fifty percent of all the motorcycles BMW has manufactured are still flying down the world’s roads.  These are the best, and in this book, the best of the best get their due, with brilliant, full-color photographs of BMW’s classic models and detailed descriptions of their features, all located within the context of a concise history of this legendary marque.  From the first of BMW’s bikes, the R32, through the models that catapulted the company out of the ruins of World War II, to the latest bikes with the revamped opposed-twin-cylinder “boxer” engines that brought BMW its first fame--these are the bikes that made history, and, better yet, gave the most demanding riders a taste for flight.



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For 85 years BMW has been building some of the world’s best motorcycles--an accomplishment that this lavish book duly celebrates, with exquisite photographs and detailed descriptions of classic bikes, along with a concise history of the legendary company.  From the first model, the R32, through the bikes that catapulted BMW out of the ruins of World War II, to the latest motorcycles with the revamped opposed-twin-cylinder “boxer” engines that brought the company its first fame--these are the bikes that made BMW great.


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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (September 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760333157
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760333150
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,585 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative! A must have! Perfect gift!, September 8, 2008
By Robert Burns "Cycle fan" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a must have for any gear head, motorcycle fan, or fan of beautiful engineering. The art in this book is simply incredible, and even the most die hard fan will find out something they did not know.
I originally purchased this book intending it to be a gift, but have enjoyed it so much that I refuse to give this one away! Ordering more to give as gifts to friends and family!
I cannot recommend this item highly enough. Way beyond my expectations!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars The Art of BMW, October 19, 2008
The bikes are wonderful, The photos are great but the print quality is poor.
I been in the printing biz for 30 years and to see a book with so many quality issues get shipped to a customer is upsetting. I guess for the money it's not bad but I would have paid more for better quality.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book...History and Photos of a BMW Collection, March 7, 2009
I bought this book because of an interest in BMW motorcycles. I was primarily interested in the photos, but the narrative/commentary proved to be very helpful in understanding the development of the machines. The photos are a of a single collection of a New York state collector, and so, are not as comprehensive as something might have been if BMW itself made its collection available for photography. In any case, it's well worth Amazon.com price for those who want to see some interesting BMW motorcycles.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Strange selection of models
The pictures in this book are OK and the book is not expensive, but the choice of the models that are included can only be defined as "peculiar". Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rjm Theunens

5.0 out of 5 stars Extemely nice pictures of BMW motorcycles
Very very nice book if you like BMW motorcycles and pictures of them.
Containing BMW's from the early start till 2008, nicely written text
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5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected!
The product arrived in better than expected condition. The gift was a great success!
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