500cc World Champions

500cc World Champions -- Subtitled: Kings of the Road Race. Since the founding of the unified World Championship in 1949, the 500cc class of Grand Prix racing has been the pinnacle of motorcycle racing worldwide. However, starting with the 2002 season, a new category of motorcycle _ the 990cc four-stroke _ will be allowed, forever changing the character of Grand Prix racing. This book is a full-color tribute to the first 50 years of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, packed with anecdotes and action from the early days before the World Championship right through to the 2001 season. Geoff Duke, Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees, Barry Sheene, Wayne Rainey, and more of the top riders are featured. Read Mick Doohan's description of racing a 500, and the authoritative text by the author, who has written more than 15 books and has edited Motorcourse since 1990. Hdbd, 7 3/4 x 10 1/4, 160 pgs., 178 color ill.

500cc World Champions

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