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BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years
BMW 100 Years celebrates the legendary machines built by Germany’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. BMW’s long history of evolving technology is highlighted in this detailed story beginning with side-valve machines in the 1920s and early overhead-valve performance bikes, then moving to the postwar R-series Airhead and modern Oilhead twins, followed by four-cylinder and six-cylinder K-series touring bikes, the latest parallel twins, and inline-four cylinder sport bikes. From the first R32 that launched BMW’s motorcycle dynasty, to the latest S1000RR superbike and R18 mega-cruiser , BMW Motorcycles captures a century of motorcycling excellence in a combination of historic and contemporary photos sourced from BMW’s archive. The stories behind all the classic and modern BMWs are
This is a once-in-100-years story captured in a beautiful book sure to be enjoyed by any BMW Fan.
This is a once-in-100-years story captured in a beautiful book sure to be enjoyed by any BMW Fan.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published October 18, 2022
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November 22, 2022
BMW Motorcycles: 100 Years, by Alan Dowds, is a fascinating look at the motorcycle part of BMW history, though admittedly it is entwined with the aviation and automobile history as well.
I recently read The BMW Century by Tony Lewin, which focused on the history of the company as a whole and it was a great read. While there is a little overlap with this volume, I thoroughly enjoyed having a book dedicated to the development of the motorcycles over this span.
I haven't owned a motorcycle since the early 80s, an accident made me wary, but never lost my love of them. History is an interest of mine, so that part of this book was great, but I admit I was particularly taken with the photographs. From the look of the older models through to today's amazing bikes, I loved visually tracing those changes.
I would recommend this to both motorcycle lovers and BMW fans alike. Whether you're really wanting to read the history or just look at all the pictures, you'll enjoy this book.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
I recently read The BMW Century by Tony Lewin, which focused on the history of the company as a whole and it was a great read. While there is a little overlap with this volume, I thoroughly enjoyed having a book dedicated to the development of the motorcycles over this span.
I haven't owned a motorcycle since the early 80s, an accident made me wary, but never lost my love of them. History is an interest of mine, so that part of this book was great, but I admit I was particularly taken with the photographs. From the look of the older models through to today's amazing bikes, I loved visually tracing those changes.
I would recommend this to both motorcycle lovers and BMW fans alike. Whether you're really wanting to read the history or just look at all the pictures, you'll enjoy this book.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
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