An exploration of the design, history, and culture of motorcycles. The book features 100 examples of motorcycle design from the late 19th century to the present, and it looks ahead to the future with technological innovations.

The essays and texts accompanying each image are written by motorcycle experts Professor Charles M. Falco and Ultan Guilfoyle. The book covers the motorcycle's influence on various aspects of culture, including film, fashion, sport, advertising, and technology. With specially commissioned photography and archival ephemera, the book offers a comprehensive look at the motorcycle as an iconic vehicle and cultural phenomenon.