Honda Gold Wing: The Complete Story

The Honda Gold Wing is one of the world's most recognizable and successful bikes: a grand tourer on a grand scale. Designed to bring car-like ride and comfort to the motorcycle world, the Gold Wing has a dedicated following that few other bikes can match.Phil West's history of this iconic machine tells the full story, from the launch of the GL1000 in 1975 to the low-down on the latest model.Features:,One of the world's most recognizable and successful bikes, this is essential reading for any Gold Wing owner or fan of Honda's flagship machine.,Superbly illustrated with 165 black & white photographs and 8-page color section.,Written by an award-winning writer and one of the most experienced motorcycling journalists in the UK.Hardcover - 7-1/2' x 9-1/2' - 176 pages - 8 color, 165 b/w

Honda Gold Wing

Twenty-five years after its launch, Honda's Gold Wing still stands unchallenged as a touring motorcycle, par excellence. Gold Wings have an unrivalled following among Japanese marques, with more than 100,000 members in owners' clubs worldwide. This book describes and illustrates not only the technical development of the Gold Wing, but also how it became a lifestyle motorcycle, from the first Gold Wing that appeared in 1974 to the much-improved GL1100, the Interstate, Aspencade, GL1200, GL1500, Valkyrie and the new GL1800. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 176 pgs., 160 b&w ill.

Honda Gold Wing and Valkyrie

In 1974, Honda took the wraps off a 1000cc flat four with shaft drive and water cooling, and the Honda Gold Wing was born. Renowned photographer Malcolm Birkitt has included coverage of Honda's dynamic, new Valkyrie in this update of his best-selling Honda Gold Wing title, as well as examining all the changes in the Gold Wing since 1995. Included are intriguing early design sketches and portraits by Honda's designers and engineers. Sftbd., 8 1/4' x 9', 144 pgs., 140 color ill.

Honda Motorcycles

This beautiful book is the foremost account of the history of Honda. The result of $3,200 and a dream in 1948, The Honda Motor Company has become synonymous with innovation and quality and leads the world in motorcycle technology. With every passing year and each new model, the Honda name becomes even more prestigious in the motorcycling world. The world of Honda and motorcycle enthusiasts both crave a comprehensive look at these bikes and the company that produces them and this outstanding chronicle offers a truly remarkable perspective of more than fifty years of Honda's prowess.Hardcover, 10' x 10', 192 pp, 125 color, 75 b/w, Complete history of the world's largest motorcyclemanufacturer and its legendary founder, Covers in detail both racing and street bikes, Outstanding photography from noted shooter Jeff HackettThe Honda CB92 Benly was the first antique Japanese motorcycle to command a five-figure price back in the 1980s, and old Hondas now dominate the collector's market for classic Japanese motorcycles.