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Motorcycle books
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The Perfect Vehicle: What It is about MotorcyclesThe Perfect Vehicle: What It is about Motorcycles by Melissa Holbrook Pierson
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $3.89
Beguiling writer mixes motorcycle history with observations on culture and her personal relationships.
Rebuilding the Indian: A MemoirRebuilding the Indian: A Memoir by Fred Haefele
Buy used from: $2.70
Relaxed and funny story of a man reflecting on his life while rebuilding an old bike. Comedic cast of characters included.
BMW Motorcycle Buyer's GuideBMW Motorcycle Buyer's Guide by Mark Zimmerman
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $1.41
Covers 1960s and later with lots of color pictures. Mechanic's perspective. They're all good.
BMW Motorcycles: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics)BMW Motorcycles: The Complete Story (Crowood Autoclassics) by Bruce Preston
Buy new: $25.05 / Used from: $10.24
British author goes into detail on pre-War bikes. Amateur pics. Again, never has anything bad to say.
BMW MotorcyclesBMW Motorcycles by Darwin Holmstrom
Buy new: $29.16 / Used from: $9.50
The only guide that chronicles the rise and fall of the company's fortunes. Lots of color pics on every page. Best overall guide.
Honda MotorcyclesHonda Motorcycles by Aaron Frank
Buy used from: $54.95
Attractive book design and complete coverage with excellent pics.
Honda CB750 (Haynes Great Bike)Honda CB750 (Haynes Great Bike) by Mick Duckworth
Buy used from: $39.52
Very good writing helps tell story of the Nikon F of motorcycles.
Original BMW Air-Cooled Boxer Twins 1950-1996Original BMW Air-Cooled Boxer Twins 1950-1996 by Ian Falloon
Buy used from: $79.98
Very detailed and no-nonsense, plus voluminous photos
Motorcyclist BMW Files: Selected Road Tests 1971-1995Motorcyclist BMW Files: Selected Road Tests 1971-1995 by Greg Field
Buy used from: $24.95
Essential reading beacuse several opinions are presented over decades.