Born to Throttle: A History of Motorcycles

Are you ready to rev your engine through time? Born to Throttle: A History of Motorcycles propels you from the clatter of steam velocipedes to the sleek hum of electric superbikes. Packed with vivid storytelling, remarkable milestones, and real rider voices, this book grabs you at the first chapter and never lets go.

Journey through the world's motorcycling revolutions: witness the daring of H&W's 1894 Motorrad and the roaring successes of Indian and Harley-Davidson; feel the café racer subculture ignite in postwar Britain; experience Japan's CB750 and Kawasaki Z1 redefine performance; ride BMW GS adventurers across continents; and discover electric pioneers like Zero and LiveWire shaping our future. Every chapter is a ride-technological insight woven with cultural drama, regional flair, and personal anecdotes.

Imagine owning the ultimate two-wheeled encyclopedia that fuels conversations at the garage, inspires your next build, or sparks your next road trip. Whether you're a history buff, vintage bike fan, tech enthusiast, or just crave the romance of the open road, this is your companion. Page by page it builds the legacy of speed, innovation, rebellion, and identity-perfect for gifting, collecting, or simply living and breathing the motorcycle life.

Don't shift to neutral-jumpstart your passion today. Pick up Born to Throttle now and ignite your next adventure on paper and pavement. Find it at your favorite bookstore or online retailer-your journey begins the moment you open the first page.