Buying a classic bike is an expensive business and mistakes can prove costly financially and in time, effort and stress. Wouldn't it be great if you could take an expert with you? With the aid of this book's step-by-step guidance from a marque specialist, you can! BMW's GS series is one of the world[...]
Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. The[...]
This book releases one of the best-kept secrets of the sports car world - the BMW Z3, the latest generation of the traditional small sports car, with the advantages of being based on a tried and tested model range produced by a manufacturer of high quality cars with enviable service and spares suppo[...]
Many books have been published about BMW motorcycles, but no-one has focussed solely on the BMW chopper, bobber, trike and quad bike custom scene - until now. Although not normally associated with the brand, there are some fantastic BMW customs out there, old and new; this book showcases them in a[...]
Buying a classic and iconic E30 BMW 3 Series can be just the start of a wonderful adventure. This book explains how these fantastic cars can be modified to suit a vast range of applications, from simple upgrades to make everyday driving easier, through to servicing and renovation tips, and large-sca[...]
This book is your ticket to a world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction: the world of the iconic BMW E30 3 series. Starting with a model history, showing how the E30 came into being and how it developed over its long life span, this book introduces the key features of the E30. Containin[...]
Many books have been published about BMW motorcycles, but this is the first to cover the evolution of the BMW sportsbike to the BMW cafe racer. A marque not commonly associated with the cafe racer scene, the growing trend of custom BMW cafe conversions is illustrated in detail with stunning images o[...]
In a seven year period, BMW's X5 'Sports Activity Vehicle' won a loyal following from high profile celebrities and sports personalities, and its agility, performance and economy have cemented its position as the luxury crossover of choice. With a variety of used examples now available, this book gu[...]
Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles. But the /5 changed that. Although still expensive, the market was opened to a new world of riders, and during the 1970s the air-cooled boxer evolved into the ground-breaking R90S and R100RS. The[...]
Few cars in recent years have inspired such devotion among enthusiasts as the BMW M3. Now entering its fifth generation, BMW's compact performance car is recognized world-wide as the benchmark of its type. BMW M3 - The Complete Story looks in detail at the first four generations of the M3, which arr[...]
This is a definitive guide to BMW's high-performance classic coupes, tracking their rising success from 1965 to 1989. After the doldrums of the post-war years, BMW had felt the need for a flagship grand touring coupe. The 507 of the late 1950s and the 3200 CS that replaced it in the early 1960s may [...]
Offers a definitive guide to the iconic BMW GS, the model that revolutionized the dual-purpose adventure bike in 1980. Combining all-terrain capability, high performance and on-road ride comfort, the GS is the bestselling large-capacity motorcycle in the UK and is still evolving today. Including com[...]
Road and comparison tests, specifications, long term reports, new model introductions, performance and technical data.[...]
8 1/2 x 11, 250 b&w photosThis is a portfolio of 38 articles on BMW Z3 M Coupes and Roadsters, sourced from the respected Road & Track and Road & Track Specials. Article topics include: 'BMW Z3 Zinger! 1.9', 'BMW M powers the Z3 Roadster', 'Top guns BMW Z3 2.8 vs. Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S[...]
This new Gold Portfolio on BMW's successful and highly popular Z3 replaces our now out of print previous title. Included are road and comparison tests, new model reports, a buying used' feature plus full technical and performance data on all the 4 & 6 cylinder Z3s, M Roadsters and Coupes.[...]