Japanese motorcylemakers are most widely acknowledged for introducing new paradigms of efficiency and forcing American and European competitors to adapt or perish. But the history of Japanese motorcycles predates the Honda CB750 that was introduced in 1969 and is today generally recognized as the most influential motorcycle ever. This fabulous color history spans a full century of Japanese motorcycles, featuring the landmark models from Honda, Suzuki and Kawasaki that invaded American shores in the 1960s (and are today among the most sought-after collector bikes), as well as long-forgotten motorcycles from names like Hodaka, Bridgestone, Miyata and others. Complete specifications and production histories are provided for each model, along with photography that includes evocative period imagery and modern color shots depicting pristine motorcycles from private and company collections.
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Quite informational,
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This review is from: A Century of Japanese Motorcycles (Hardcover)
A book written by a couple of Frenchmen about the early Japanese motorcycle industry. Well done, too. Great photos and great background. I was unaware of the early post war days of the nascent Japanese motorcycle industry. No longer. From copiers extraordinaire to the world's true innovators in two wheeled transportation. I had the pleasure, and it was a pleasure, of owning a 77 Yamaha 360 and a 76 XS500c. Had a pic of a variation of my XS500c in the book. I remember riding many of the other late 60s, early 70s models, too. Brought back some very fond memories. As a bike enthusiast to this day, although we have Vespas now, I still do enjoy reading up and learning more about motorcycle industry. So much of the info and publications we get today are geared toward Harley Davidsons, not a bad thing, it is refreshing to see someone delve so deeply into the history of the Japanese makes. If you like motorcycles, especially Japanese bikes, this book is for you.
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Motorcycle history must have,
This review is from: A Century of Japanese Motorcycles (Hardcover)
The information in this book is amazing. To find out how far back the Japanese Motorcycle industry goes was new to me. Finally a motorcycle history book that isn't about Harley's.
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Insular, Japan developed in almost total autarky until the nineteenth century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
japanese motorbike, custom bikes, shaft transmission, pure performance, four valves per cylinder, overhead camshaft, trail bikes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Prix, Asama Memorial Cottage, Mount Fuji, Tourist Trophy, Mount Asama, Soichiro Honda, Big Four, Silver Pigeon, Africa Twin, Dave Simmonds, Fumio Ito, Gold Wing, Great Britain, Kenny Roberts, Phil Read, Tokyo Motor Show, Aero Fast, Cyril Neveu, Thierry Sabine New!
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Insular, Japan developed in almost total autarky until the nineteenth century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
japanese motorbike, custom bikes, shaft transmission, pure performance, four valves per cylinder, overhead camshaft, trail bikes Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Grand Prix, Asama Memorial Cottage, Mount Fuji, Tourist Trophy, Mount Asama, Soichiro Honda, Big Four, Silver Pigeon, Africa Twin, Dave Simmonds, Fumio Ito, Gold Wing, Great Britain, Kenny Roberts, Phil Read, Tokyo Motor Show, Aero Fast, Cyril Neveu, Thierry Sabine New!
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