Misc. Motorcycling

Indian Motorcycles

From its earliest single-cylinder "motocycles" of 1901 through the bitter end of production in 1953, Indian inspired a fierce loyalty in its riders. And with good reason. Indians handled well, were handsome, dependable, and, in the right hands, plenty fast.

Indian Motorcycles recounts the fascinating history of the marque from the bicycle racer beginnings of founders George Handee and Oscar Hedstrom through the company's unfortunate demise in 1953, wrapping up with a review of post-1953 Indian activity. Along the way, author and noted historian Jerry Hatfield discusses all the great models, including the Scout, Chief, and Four, as well as the men who designed, engineered, raced, and rode the Iron Redskin.

Table of Contents

Pedal Bikes and Motocycles, 1882-1908
World Leader, 1909-1915
Short-Runs Profits Spell Long-Run Trouble, 1916-1919
Great Motorcycles, But More Bad Business, 1920-1929
The Dark Ages, 1930-1933
Classic Styling, Classic Racing, 1934-1939
An Era Ends and a War Begins, 1940-1945
Ecstasy and Agony, 1946-1949
Countdown to Failure, 1950-1962
Indian Today
Indian Timeline
Index

More than 125 specially commissioned color photographs by Hans Halberstadt and 25 black-and-white historical photos accompany this fun and fascinating look at one of America's best-loved motorcycles.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Publisher: Motorbooks International — 2007
Author: Jerry Hatfield, Hans Halberstadt
Binding: Paperback — 10 x 10 inches
Pages: 160 — Over 100 color photos plus some b&w
ISBN: 9780760329665

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