Classic American Racing Motorcycles

Download or read book Classic American Racing Motorcycles written by Mick Walker and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an account of American motorcycle racing from its beginnings until the 1970s. The names of Harley-Davidson and Indian are renowned in American motorcycle racing. But, as this book demonstrates, the North American racing scene was rich in both marques and characters. This book places equal emphasis upon the rider as well as the constructors, looking at the racing champions who had to ride for overseas teams when American manufacturers abandoned international competition.