In 1974, Honda shocked the motorcycle world with the Goldwing - a shaft-driven, water-cooled 1000cc flat four that would actually outsell Harley-Davidson in the U.S. When it appeared Harley-Davidson began to regain lost ground, Honda responded in 1997 with the Valkyrie, which houses the same massive engine as the Goldwing, but stylistically challenges Harley-Davidson's street credentials. This full-color photohistory examines the 14-year evolution of the Goldwing, as well as the introduction and production of the Valkyrie.

140 colour illustrations. Paperback. 144pp