CONTENTS MOTORCYCLES VINCENT BLACK SHADOW DUCATI 916 10 HONDA FIREBLADE 12 HONDA VFR75OR 14 YAMAHA YZR MI 16 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY 18 HONDA GOLDWING 20 KTM 690 ENDUROR 22 YAMAHA YZ450F 24 TOP FUEL DRAGBIKE 26 GLOSSARY 28 INDEX 30
MOTORCYCLES otorcycles are two wheeled machines They are cheaper than cars and an easier way to get around But for those who love motorcycles or bikes it is not just about gliding through traffic It s about freedom and the sheer thrill of riding WARTIME Motorcycles really began to develop during World War II 1939 45 They were useful E TEN to armies left because they could travel over difficult ground at high speeds After the war ex soldiers started to buy motorcycles They knew that motorcycles weren't just useful they were also fun FEEL THE POWER The engine is a motorcycle's heart It pumps out enough power to make the motorcycle go but each type of bike needs a different type of engine All the bikes in this book burn fuel to provide the energy but how the engines do this makes all the difference in their performance IATA
TYPES OF BIKE Since the war different types of motorcycles have emerged Road bikes range from small and quick to powerful and speedy There are light bouncy off road bikes and super powerful racing bikes There are also cruising bikes designed for comfort on long
