Ultimate Harley-Davidson, New Edition

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$40.00 US
On sale Aug 31, 2021 | 216 Pages | 9780744029994

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Celebrate over 100 years of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. 

The definitive motorcycle guide explores the legacy of this iconic brand, from its origins in a backyard shed to the enormous international brand it is today. From sports bikes, v-rods and choppers, bikers can explore the best Harley Davidson bikes. 

Explore motorcycle history with this Harley Davidson book. Inside you’ll discover: 

   • A tribute to the world’s most incredible motorcycle company, written by a specialist Harley Davidson expert and lifelong fan — Hugo Wilson.
   • Catalogs over 70 of the most coveted Harleys ever created, including racing models, special one-offs, limited-editions and the latest models — including the Pan-America 1250.
   • An updated catalog that includes technical data and key design innovations for each bike. 

For more than 100 years, Harley-Davidson has shaped the motorcycle world and been synonymous with the pursuit of adventure and a rebellious spirit. This motorcycle guide explores over 70 of the best Harleys ever built. Double-page gallery spreads showcase more than 70 of the best Harleys ever made, highlighting and exploring their defining features. 

Fans of these iconic motorcycles can browse through an updated catalog of every production model. Explore technical data and key specs for each motorcycle, including racing models, unique one-offs and limited-edition production runs. This visual guide also includes close-up images of key Harley-Davidson engines to see how the bikes worked.
Hugo Wilson is the author of the bestselling Ultimate Motorcycle Book, Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle, Hot Bikes, and the Classic Motorcycle series, all published by DK. He is also the editor of Bike, the UK’s leading motorcycle magazine, which he describes as “probably the best job in the world.” Since he began riding motorcycles at the age of 11, he has owned, ridden, repaired, and fallen off a vast number of machines. View titles by Hugo Wilson

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Celebrate over 100 years of the legendary Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. 

The definitive motorcycle guide explores the legacy of this iconic brand, from its origins in a backyard shed to the enormous international brand it is today. From sports bikes, v-rods and choppers, bikers can explore the best Harley Davidson bikes. 

Explore motorcycle history with this Harley Davidson book. Inside you’ll discover: 

   • A tribute to the world’s most incredible motorcycle company, written by a specialist Harley Davidson expert and lifelong fan — Hugo Wilson.
   • Catalogs over 70 of the most coveted Harleys ever created, including racing models, special one-offs, limited-editions and the latest models — including the Pan-America 1250.
   • An updated catalog that includes technical data and key design innovations for each bike. 

For more than 100 years, Harley-Davidson has shaped the motorcycle world and been synonymous with the pursuit of adventure and a rebellious spirit. This motorcycle guide explores over 70 of the best Harleys ever built. Double-page gallery spreads showcase more than 70 of the best Harleys ever made, highlighting and exploring their defining features. 

Fans of these iconic motorcycles can browse through an updated catalog of every production model. Explore technical data and key specs for each motorcycle, including racing models, unique one-offs and limited-edition production runs. This visual guide also includes close-up images of key Harley-Davidson engines to see how the bikes worked.

Author

Hugo Wilson is the author of the bestselling Ultimate Motorcycle Book, Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle, Hot Bikes, and the Classic Motorcycle series, all published by DK. He is also the editor of Bike, the UK’s leading motorcycle magazine, which he describes as “probably the best job in the world.” Since he began riding motorcycles at the age of 11, he has owned, ridden, repaired, and fallen off a vast number of machines. View titles by Hugo Wilson

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