British Motorcycle Mayhem

<p>From the clatter of Edwardian engines to the whirr of modern electric prototypes British Motorcycle Mayhem tells the definitive story of Britain's two-wheeled legends. This meticulously researched and vividly written history spans 130 years of innovation rebellion triumph and decline. Charting the rise of household names like BSA Triumph Norton and Royal Enfield it uncovers the battles fought on racetracks in boardrooms and on factory floors across the country.</p><p></p><p>Here are the café racers roaring out of London the dispatch bikes crossing muddy battlefields the workers occupying the Meriden factory and the visionaries who tried-sometimes in vain-to save a national industry. With no speculation and no fluff this book delivers a flowing fact-driven narrative that captures the spirit grit and heritage of British motorcycling. Whether you're a lifelong enthusiast or just curious about the machines that helped shape modern Britain this is the ride you've been waiting for.</p>