Illustrated Directory of Military Motorcycles

By Pat Ware

The armies of the world have used literally hundreds

of different motorcycles over the last 100 years, with

many companies succeeding and then disappearing.

This book focuses on 160 of the most important military

motorcycles, showing the incredible diversity of the

types. Detailed specification boxes include country

of origin, type, manufacturer, production date, engine,

transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions and

performance.With over 320 rare and previously unseen

photographs, this highly illustrated reference book

provides enthusiasts and historians with key information

about these diverse and multi-tasking machines.

- A complete guide to over 160 of the most significant

machines, including well-known makes such as

Harley-Davidson and Indian from the USA; Norton,

BSA, Matchless and Royal Enfield from the UK; BMW,

NSU and Z ndapp from Germany; and other famous

manufacturers from around the world, such as

Husqvarna, Kawasaki and Peugeot

- Specification panels provide at-a-glance information

about each motorcycle's name, country of origin, type,

manufacturer, production date, engine, transmission,

suspension, brakes, dimensions and performance

- Features over 320 photographs illustrating each type,

including commissioned work and many rare and unseen

photographs from archives, museums and private

collections all over the world

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780191286
• ISBN13: 9781780191287
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Southwater Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 11.6"