Full Speed Ahead! A Short History of the Motorcycle

Francis Léveillée, Charles-Édouard Carrier & Catherine David

They symbolize freedom, and some have even become legendary. From the end of the 19th century to today, motorcycles have changed the way we transport ourselves, made extreme performers happy, and even changed the course of history.

Racing motorcycles, military motorcycles, circus or leisure motorcycles, from the first inventors to the latest advances in technology – discovering their history also means crossing eras and borders. Saddle up and set off on a thunderous journey in this non-fiction book full of amusing anecdotes, beautifully illustrated by Francis Léveillée.