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With over 350 stunning images of some of the most remarkable motorcycles ever created, The Motorcycle is a tribute and exhibition of these beautiful machines as the masterpieces they truly are. The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas, Texas, is home to a unique world-class collection that traces the history of motorcycles over 13 decades. From the earliest prototype models featuring a rudimentary gas tank strapped onto a bicycle, to today’s innovative designs that push the boundaries of imagination and technology, this volume chronicles more than 230 motorcycles.
Whether they were the silent heroes of classic movies like Akira and Easy Rider, or the subject of veneration in the lives of riders and collectors, motorcycles have represented freedom throughout pop culture. The Motorcycle honors these legendary machines with a meticulously curated monograph filled with sleek images and insightful essays from the esteemed Haas Moto Museum.
In addition to tracking the evolution of motorcycles from 1899 to the present day, this official museum monograph showcases 60 custom motorcycles—many of which were commissioned for the collection—from award-winning builders around the globe, including Mitsuhiro Kiyonaga, Maxwell Hazan, Jay Donovan, Cristian Sosa, and Craig Rodsmith.
– THE PERFECT GIFT: With historical images from the Haas Moto Museum and custom builds recognized as fine art, The Motorcycle makes an ideal gift for fans of motorcycles, art, or photography.
– FROM THE HAAS MOTO MUSEUM: Curated from the collection of the world’s premier motorcycle museum.
– 230+ MOTORCYCLES: Dive into a world of hundreds of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycles, to custom cycles created for collectors, to cycles that have made their mark in pop culture and history.
– 350+ IMAGES: Enjoy detailed portraits of magnificent motorcycles, alongside images of factories, races, and motorcycles in action and on the film screen.
– CUSTOM BUILDERS: Discover the unique creations of renowned builders, including Mitsuhiro Kiyon