The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence
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Peter Gantriis
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 121.4 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 194
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The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence
Art of BMW is a digital PDF book about BMW motorcycle history, design, and photography. It is available for instant download after purchase.
Written by Peter Gantriis, the book features photography by Henry von Wartenberg and a foreword by Fred Jakobs. It presents selected BMW motorcycles from the 1923 R32 through models from 2007.
This archival digital edition covers 194 PDF pages and includes chronological chapters, model entries, detailed descriptions, and an index.
Book Overview
The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence is a history and photography book devoted to BMW motorcycles. It examines the marque through selected machines from the Peter Nettesheim collection, accompanied by studio photography and concise historical commentary.
The structure follows four chronological periods: 1923–1936, 1937–1969, 1969–1984, and 1984–Present. The contents move from the first BMW motorcycle, the R32, through postwar models and later twin- and four-cylinder motorcycles.
Readers will find model entries for motorcycles including the R47, R52, R57, R62, R63, R16, R11, R5, R12, R35, R71, R75M, R51/2, R67/2, R25/3, R69S, R60/2, R90S, R100RS, R65LS, K1, R100GS, R1100RS, F800S, F800ST, G650X, K1200S, K1200R, R1200GS, R1200R, and R1200S.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A chronological overview of 85 years of BMW motorcycle development.
- Studio photographs of restored motorcycles from the Peter Nettesheim collection.
- Detailed descriptions of selected BMW models and their features.
- Coverage of BMW motorcycles from the 1923 R32 through selected 2007 models.
- A foreword by Fred Jakobs, responsible for BMW’s motorcycle heritage collection and archives at BMW Mobile Tradition.
- Four historical chapters followed by an index.
Why This Book Matters
This book documents BMW motorcycle history through a focused collection of machines rather than a complete model catalogue. Its combination of historical narrative, model descriptions, and detailed photography supports readers studying motorcycle design and BMW’s engineering development.
It is especially relevant to BMW motorcycle enthusiasts, collectors, restorers, historians, and readers interested in the visual presentation of classic machines.
Book Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Peter Gantriis |
| Foreword | Fred Jakobs |
| Photography | Henry von Wartenberg |
| Title | The Art of BMW: 85 Years of Motorcycling Excellence |
| Publisher | MBI Publishing Company |
| Imprint | Motorbooks |
| Publication Date | September 15, 2008 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 121.4 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 127289257 |
| Pages | 194 |
| PDF Page Count | 194 |
| Digital Edition | 978-1-61673-021-5 |
| Hardcover Edition | 978-0-7603-3315-0 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7603-3315-0 |
| ASIN | B004Q3QKWE |
| Print Length | 256 pages |
| Source Listing Format | Kindle Edition |
| Source Listing File Size | 4.9 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Enhanced Typesetting | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 41 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,669,428 in Kindle Store |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29 in Pictorial Motorcycle Books |
| Best Sellers Rank | #97 in Motorcycle History (Kindle Store) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #144 in Motorcycle Pictorials |
| Editors | Darwin Holmstrom, Kris Palmer |
| Design Manager | Tom Heffron |
| Designer | John Barnett/4 Eyes Design |
| Printed In | China |
Device Compatibility
This product is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping or physical copy. Access is available after purchase.
The PDF can be opened with suitable reading apps on Kindle-compatible devices and apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices. Compatibility depends on the PDF-reading application installed on your device.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download delivery for the digital file.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download and does not include physical shipping.
What devices support the file?
The PDF works with appropriate reading apps on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices.
Download this digital edition to consult its documented selection of BMW motorcycles, historical chapters, and photographic studies.
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| Price | EUR 19.93 |
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