“Full of insight and delight. Highly recommended, even for those more used to four wheels than two.”

“…encapsulate[s] the aesthetic beauty and cultural impact of these special machines.”

“The definitive work for classic motorbike enthusiasts.”

“Beautifully designed and leavened with some gorgeous ephemera... the books are not lightweights - literally or metaphorically.”

“…this is quite simply the best motorcycle book ever published — no contest.”

“As far as high end, ‘coffee table’ style books go, there are quite a lot that focus on motorcycles. But not a one of them can hold a candle to this pair of impressive tomes.”

“…a hell of a lot of book. Firstly in its sheer physical scale and secondly for the wonderful delights within. There’s fact, insight and period pictures for the 100 bikes covered, with amazing contemporary photography and truly fabulous full-page details. Expect to lose days just simply gawping.”

Masterpiece. Stunning. Superb. Roll out the superlatives; they all apply to Ultimate Collector Motorcycles. Of the dozens of books about motorcycles, including classic, rare, and collectible bikes we have reviewed, nothing comes close to this.”

“The number of bikes in the book is limited to 100, only the most special bikes got a place in this masterpiece. Each bike is discussed in detail and supported by beautiful photography. They are two stunners of books that come in a beautiful slipcase and will not look out of place on any bookshelf.”

“…a double-volume anthology featuring many of the most valuable bikes in existence today, from cherished race winners to pioneering record-breakers. Each bike is pictured in exquisite detail and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history and technical features.”

“TASCHEN has finally turned its attention to collectible motorcycles with its massive, two-volume set… Regardless of your motorcycle judgments, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles will challenge both you and the sturdiness of your coffee table. Worth its 20.7-pound weight and 940 pages in words alone.”