--- product_id: 280851576 title: "Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s" price: "€ 23.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/280851576-motorcycles-we-loved-in-the-1980s store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 160 pages of nostalgic insights Pin-sharp vintage photos 50 iconic 1980s motorcycles Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s **Price:** € 23.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏍️ Relive the roar of the 80s – where every bike tells a story! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s - **How much does it cost?** € 23.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/280851576-motorcycles-we-loved-in-the-1980s) ## 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 - • **Visual Time Machine:** High-quality, pin-sharp photos that bring the decade to life - • **Ride the 80s Revival:** Explore 50 legendary motorcycles that defined a generation - • **Concise & Captivating:** 160 pages packed with engaging stories and key milestones - • **For the True Enthusiast:** Covers everything from streetfighters to Dakar rally legends - • **Perfect Gift for Bikers:** A nostalgic treasure for anyone passionate about motorcycle history ## Overview Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s is a 160-page pictorial book featuring 50 iconic British and Japanese motorcycles that shaped the decade. With pin-sharp photos and engaging commentary by Phil West, it captures the evolution from twin-shock classics to race replicas and adventure bikes, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and collectors craving a nostalgic journey through a pivotal era in motorcycling. ## Description With stunning bikes, technical advancements and pivotal milestones, the 1980s was a vibrant period for motorcycling in Britain. Accelerating sales saw the decade begin with the old, twin-shock Universal Japanese Motorcycles and end with race replicas, fully-faired tourers and screaming strokers. Bike sport grew and had a bigger influence on what was being ridden on the road. Learners became restricted to 125s, and the Paris–Dakar Rally spawned a new class of road-going replicas such as the Africa Twin, the precursors of today’s popular adventure bikes. And on the street, hooligan ‘LC Johnnys’ evolved into Simpson Bandit-wearing ‘streetfighters’ and day-glo-bedecked road racers on GSX-Rs. Having ridden and written about virtually every new bike since the 1970s, Phil West looks back at fifty motorcycles that were all hugely loved and lusted over during the decade that inspired a generation of bikers. Review: Motorbikes of the 80s. - A great book about the motorbikes of the 80s, it takes me on a trip down memory lane, great stuff! It brings back great memories of the decade. Review: Splendid! - I didn't really have high hopes for this book. I bought it based on the description and expected it to be very lightweight and lacking in detail, and in a way I was right. But nevertheless it's very good. It's one of those books where you go straight to the page with the bike on it you're interested in, and end up flicking back and forth for ages thinking 'goodness, I'd forgotten about that one'. I was hoping it would include a few bikes I remember from the 1980s (LCs, RC30, RG500, etc) and indeed I wasn't disappointed. I've attached a couple of photos (I'm sorry they're slightly blurred) showing the contents, which I hope will be useful. I can't think of any mainstream bikes he's missed out that ought to be in there. You're never going to get a stack of detail in a 160 page book featuring fifty bikes, but as long as you don't expect it, I think the author has done a great job of evoking the era and summarising all the bikes he's covered very well. I'm no expert, but I haven't spotted any mistakes so far either. The photos are pin sharp, it's entertaining to read and in my opinion, well worth buying. Perfect for your Christmas stocking, and also one you can buy with confidence for someone who 'likes bikes' without them having to be polite about it whilst wondering when the charity shop opens again! ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 58,487 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Pictorial Motorcycle References 17 in Motorcycles History 65 in History References | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 118 Reviews | ## Images ![Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xk7k9leqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Motorbikes of the 80s. *by S***. on 10 January 2026* A great book about the motorbikes of the 80s, it takes me on a trip down memory lane, great stuff! It brings back great memories of the decade. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Splendid! *by J***E on 5 November 2021* I didn't really have high hopes for this book. I bought it based on the description and expected it to be very lightweight and lacking in detail, and in a way I was right. But nevertheless it's very good. It's one of those books where you go straight to the page with the bike on it you're interested in, and end up flicking back and forth for ages thinking 'goodness, I'd forgotten about that one'. I was hoping it would include a few bikes I remember from the 1980s (LCs, RC30, RG500, etc) and indeed I wasn't disappointed. I've attached a couple of photos (I'm sorry they're slightly blurred) showing the contents, which I hope will be useful. I can't think of any mainstream bikes he's missed out that ought to be in there. You're never going to get a stack of detail in a 160 page book featuring fifty bikes, but as long as you don't expect it, I think the author has done a great job of evoking the era and summarising all the bikes he's covered very well. I'm no expert, but I haven't spotted any mistakes so far either. The photos are pin sharp, it's entertaining to read and in my opinion, well worth buying. Perfect for your Christmas stocking, and also one you can buy with confidence for someone who 'likes bikes' without them having to be polite about it whilst wondering when the charity shop opens again! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by M***N on 7 November 2025* Nice quality good text and photos, choice of models is subjective some were not that popular in the UK ## Frequently Bought Together - Motorcycles We Loved in the 1980s - Motorcycles We Loved in the 1970s - Motorcycles We Loved in the 1990s --- ## 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.pt/products/280851576-motorcycles-we-loved-in-the-1980s](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/280851576-motorcycles-we-loved-in-the-1980s) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*