---
product_id: 65116420
title: "Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed"
price: "€ 600.19"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/65116420-classic-motorcycles-the-art-of-speed
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
---

# Comprehensive visual encyclopedia Studio light-painting photography Iconic classic motorcycles featured Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed

**Price:** € 600.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏍️ Ride Through Time with Every Page Turn!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed
- **How much does it cost?** € 600.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/65116420-classic-motorcycles-the-art-of-speed)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Historical Depth:** Includes period ads, vintage photos, and documents that immerse you in the golden eras of motorcycling.
- • **Curated by Experts:** Written by renowned author Patrick Hahn, ensuring authoritative and engaging content.
- • **Collector’s Dream:** A heavyweight, premium-quality book designed to be a centerpiece on any coffee table or bookshelf.
- • **Timeless Iconography:** Showcases legendary motorcycles from BMW to Harley-Davidson, capturing the essence of motorcycling history.
- • **Artful Visual Storytelling:** Features exclusive studio portraits using Tom Loeser's signature light-painting technique for stunning imagery.

## Overview

Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed is a visually stunning encyclopedia that celebrates the most iconic motorcycles in history. Authored by Patrick Hahn and featuring Tom Loeser's masterful light-painting photography, this book combines rare period imagery with modern portraits of legendary bikes from brands like BMW, Ducati, and Harley-Davidson. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors, it offers a rich historical narrative alongside breathtaking visuals, making it the ultimate tribute to motorcycle heritage.

## Description

Finally! The world's most incredible motorcycles are given the artful representation they deserve. Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed is a stunning visual encyclopedia of history’s best bikes. The motorcycle should have disappeared when Henry Ford's Model T usurped the motorcycle's position as a primary form of utilitarian transportation. But a funny thing happened on the way to extinction -- the motorcycle not only survived, but thrived . Written by noted motorcycle author Patrick Hahn, Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed presents the history of motorcycling as told through the most significant , iconic , classic motorcycles of all time, with both period photography and modern portrait photography . All the best domestic and international makes are represented here, from BMWs , Indians , and Triumphs to Vincents , Ducatis , and Harley-Davidsons - the most classic models. You'll drool over the 1933 Matchless Silver Hawk, and you'll want to tear out the page displaying the 1956 Triumph Thunderbird and frame it. Each motorcycle was shot in a studio setting using photographer Tom Loeser's light-painting technique. Period ads and relevant historic photos and documents are spread throughout the book to supplement the portraits of the bikes, really evoking a sense of time and place. Prepare to be in awe of the undeniably classic motorcycles Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed is offering. It's the only motorcycle history you'll need.

Review: nice to know - Great bikes, photography very good, don’t let youngsters touch it as maybe the book is heavy and the paper pages might tear.
Review: Great book. - Great pictures. Got as a present and it is full of incredible pictures.

## Features

- Motorbooks International

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,498,032 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 286 in Pictorial Motorcycle References 559 in Motorcycles History 183,430 in Sports, Hobbies & Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 80 Reviews |

## Images

![Classic Motorcycles: The Art of Speed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wYO9SDb0L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice to know
*by B***M on 22 March 2022*

Great bikes, photography very good, don’t let youngsters touch it as maybe the book is heavy and the paper pages might tear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book.
*by L***S on 30 August 2020*

Great pictures. Got as a present and it is full of incredible pictures.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars
*by S***T on 23 April 2018*

superb book

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/65116420-classic-motorcycles-the-art-of-speed](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/65116420-classic-motorcycles-the-art-of-speed)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Greece*
*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-07-26*