A superbly-illustrated history of the development of the British motorcycle and the pioneering firms that made it happen. Illustrated with 150 spectacular colour photographs. Includes information about all the best-known manufacturers. A complete history - perfect for those wanting an authoritative overview of the British motorcycle. A paperback edition of the best-selling hardback. In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be of Japanese or Italian origin with the big four oriental manufacturers dominating the market. However, it wasnt always the case. Until the 1950s, even into the 60s, British makers such as