Cover art for The Motorcycle
Published
Phaidon, November 2020
ISBN
9781838661632
Format
Hardcover, 320 pages
Dimensions
27cm × 20.5cm × 3.5cm

The Motorcycle Design, Art, Desire by &

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Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world s streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electricpowered vehicles, motorcycle design is being revolutionized by new technologies, the demands of climate change, and global social transformation.

The Motorcycle: Desire, Art, Design traces the exciting evolution of this automotive icon and the culture of desire, freedom, and rebellion that surrounds it.

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