European Motorcycle Books and Manuals

Resources for Owners and Restorers

Brough's Books - Internet bookshop
Vincent, Royal Enfield, Brough Superior...

Numerous resources at Bikelinks
bikelinks.com/directory/Books_Manuals

Moped Riders Org - Many moped manuals in jpg format
Includes Avanti, Kreidler, Motobecane...
mopedriders.org

Steve Brown - Vintage books, manuals, brochures and other literature. British specialist.
classicmotorcyclemanuals.com

Motos Antigas - Service Manuals, Parts Books and brochures
motosantigas.com.br

Tradebit.com has downloads available of all sorts of books & manuals.
Tradebit.com

Autolit has a very large range of motorcycle publications
autolit.com

Motorrad Stemler has a number of parts lists.
Marques include Adler, BMW, DKW, Horex, NSU, Steib
motorrad-stemler.de/

rpw.it
Numerous scans of manuals and parts books on Italian motorcycles including ISO, Gilera, Moto Guzzi, Sertum, MV Agusta, Motom, Benelli and Lambretta.
Renato Paganini

manualedereparatie.info
Numerous manuals and parts books on European motorcycles
manualedereparatie.info

motosclasicasonline.com
A-Z index of workshop manuals
motosclasicasonline.com

Early Motorcycle Literature
PDFs and scans of all manner of ye olde motor bicycle stuffe.

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Aermacchi Manuals
roadandrace.com.au

AJS & Matchless
Revue technique 350 & 500cc 1949
Manuel d'instruction modèle 16, 16S, 18, 31, 31CSR en anglais
Christian's Archive

AJS manuals and parts lists
manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/ajs.html
carlsalter.com/ajs-service-manuals.asp
 

Amac/Amal prewar manual
www.flickr.com/photos/seat850/sets/72157616980486897/

Aprilia Workshop Manuals
Many more listed in the Italian motorcycle forums

Aprilia manuals and parts lists, 1993 on
manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/aprilia.html

Ardie
planet-l.com/archiv-e.html

Ariel
arielklubben.dk/

Batavus
mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/6/126389/126389/
miniengine.0catch.com/Mopeds/BatOwnersManual/BatavusOwnersManual.html

Benelli Manuals 2004/2005
benelli.com/downloadManuali.asp

Benelli TNT & Tornado manuals
manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/benelli.html

Benelli Leoncino
Renato Paganini

Benelli & Motobi Manuals
benelli.nl/

Beta
BetaZero 92 Parts Ricambi PDF
(email for download password)
Beta Scooter Owner Manuals - (Link/PDF)

Beta manuals and parts lists
www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/beta.html

Bimota
Manuals for many models available
bawlarchive.wix.com/bawl

Bing
Early Bing 81 information
Motomachi lists one
motomacchi.com/inventory/catalog.html

BMW
(More listed in the German forums)

BMW R60/2 Electrics
PDF File - log in to forum for password

BMW manuals and parts lists
manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/bmw.html

BSA Manuals
bikelinks.com/directory/Books_Manuals/BSA_Manuals/
www.british-motorcycle-parts.com/BSA_Motorcycle_Manuals.htm

BSA Manuals from Motos-Anglaises

Manuel d'utilisation Groupe B : B31, 32, 33, 34
Manuel d'utilisation C12 1956 en français
Revue technique C10 C11 250cc 1939-1950
Manuel d'information sur les modèles A
Manuel d'instruction modèle C, B, M, A de 1956
BSA A7 A10
Manuel d'instruction modèle pre-unit Twin 1959
BSA A50 A65
A50 Star Model, A65 Star Model, A65 Rocket model Spares 1964 en anglais

BSA manuals 1913 - 1972
www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/bsa.html

Bultaco

Sherpa T manual
www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/bultaco.html

Cagiva

Ceriani
motomacchi.com/historical/assyinst.html

Cotton
Catalogues & Manuals

Csepel, Pannonia
Online literature, parts list: click "Irodalom" in left menu.
seba.veteranmotor.com

CZ & Jawa

Vespa, Iso & CZ Jawa manuals
scootnz.co.nz/for-sale/manuals.html
jawaczregister.org/library.php
jawaczownersclub.co.uk/library.htm

Jawa Engineer Jaroslav Frei 1904 1981

Jawa muj osud

This new 108 page laminated hardback book with Czech text was published in the Czech Republic in 2009. It looks at the career of Jaroslav Frei, one of Jawa's key engineers from the 1930s through to the 1950s. There are 32 b/w photos, looking at the many aspects of his work with Jawa, including the 1946 250 Perak, and the Jawa Minor II car project.

Jawa Czech Motorbikes 1929 2005

A new hardback book with Czech text looking at Jawa Motorcycles from 1929 to 2005. The book has 252 pages, 252 b/w photos, plus a further 36 excellent colour photos. The book features the history, technical tables and pictures of Jawa motorcycles from 1929 to 2005. There are also chapters on mopeds, prototypes, motosport and cars.

Jawa 250 350 Perak History Model Range

Book - Jawa 250/350 Perak

This new hardback book with Czech text on the Jawa 250/350 Perak written by Hubert Prochazka, was published in the Czech Republic in December 2008. The book has 144 pages and 64 b/w photos plus 17 in colour. The book measures 17cm x 22cm.

There are chapters on the development of Jawa up to the Perak model; development of the Duplex-Blok engines; prototype models; export models; domestic & international motorsport activities; famous riders; preserved examples. There are 24 technical drawings, and 6 tables of technical information.

Jawa 50 Pionyr

This new hardback book with Czech text on the Jawa 50 Pionyr (sometimes known as the Tree Stump) written by Jiri Wohlmuth, was published in the Czech Republic in November 2007. The book has 154 pages and 151 b/w photos plus 10 in colour. The book measures 17cm x 22cm.

There are chapters on manufacturing at Povazske Bystrici (Slovakia); 50 Type 550; 50 Type 555; 50 Type 05; 50 Type 20; 50 Type 21 Sport; 50 Type 23; 50 Type VM 238; an endurance trip around the Soviet Union in 1957; motorsport activities; preserved examples. There are 4 pages of technical information, and a table of production figures from 1955 to 1982.

Douglas Vespa Owners Manuals
www.scooterhelp.com/serial/manuals.html

DKW

dkw-nz.net
DKW Motorrader 1920-1939

Dnepr
dnepr.at/e/man_intro.htm

Ducati
Ducati Books & Manuals

Durkopp Diana
www.scooterbbs.com/ archive section

Durkopp Diana
Workshop Manual, English, Part 1
Workshop Manual, English, Part 2
Workshop Manual, English, Part 3
1956 Owners Manual, English
Downloads section (currently unavailable due to frequent attack by Russian bots)

Heinkel
Heinkel_150_Montageanleitung.pdf
Heinkel_Tourist_102-A1_parts_list.pdf
Heinkel_Tourist_101-A0_parts_list.pdf
Heinkel_Tourist_103_A2_wiring.pdf
Heinkel_Tourist_103_A2_workshop_manual.pdf
Heinkel_Tourist_103_A2_user_guide.pdf
Heinkel_Spares_103A-0_a0_08.pdf
Unavailable, see above.

Husqvarna_1986_430_Auto_partsbook.pdf - Unavailable, see above.

IWL
SR59 Workshop Manual, English
Unavailable, see above.

EMW
fortunecity.de/hockenheim/mansell/351/emw/page_01.htm (404)

FN
Includes M70 manual as PDF or JPG in French
users.pandora.be/FN.oldtimers/owner_manuals_fn.htm

Franco Morini
bikelinks.com/directory/Books_Manuals/Franco_Morini_Manuals/index.html
Garelli Junior Cross Parts Book
www.roadandrace.com.au/parts/garelli_jnr_cross/index.htm

GasGas

Gilera
Gilera 175/150/125 Repair Manual
www.flickr.com/photos/seat850/sets/72157602977519687/

Gilera 175 Parts Manual
www.flickr.com/photos/seat850/sets/72157602971072372/

Gilera - various models inc 98SS, 98-125, G150, B300, B-250, 175GT
Renato Paganini

Heinkel
Numerous parts books, mostly in German
www.heinkelnorte.pt.vu/

Horex Regina
www.motoclubgame.it/manuali1.html

Husaberg 2004

Itom

parti di ricambio ciclomotori ITOM listino prezzi 1966
web.onetel.com/~colingjones/itom/
www.cjones.talktalk.net/itom/index.html

IZH - URAL - Voshkod
russianmotorcycles.co.uk/all_voskhod__izh_manuals.htm (404)*

JAP
www.books4cars.com
www.planet-l.com/archiv-e.html

JLO/ILO

Jawa
Jawa 125/175/250 1966 (downloads unavailable, see above)

KTM
Various models including 2003 SX/EXC, 97-03 LC4, LC8 950
blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual

Kreidler

www.kreidlerparts.com/scripts/parts_cat.asp?gid=1
Kreidler manual mentioned here:
mopedarmy.com/forums/discuss/6/152888/147873/

Lambretta

Lambretta Owners Manuals
www.scooterhelp.com/serial/manuals.html

150LI, 175TV
Renato Paganini

Laverda
 

Lucas
bevelheaven.com/lucas/lucas-index.htm

Lucas at Motos-Anglaises

Manuel d'entretien des équipement électrique Lucas en français
Manuel d'instruction en français, Manuel d'instruction en anglais

Maico
mxbikes.com: 1977 model wiring diagram
Maicoletta
www.flickr.com/photos/seat850/sets/72157604134194524/

Matchless (see also AJS, above)

Meray
Hungarian Motorcycles

Minarelli

MRP lists a GY6 manual for Daelim, Vento, TGB 150, BKM, Strada, Yamati, Verucci, Veloce, and countless Chinese mainland brands.
mrp-speed.com/store/
Mopedshop has one for the V1
mopedshop.com/Minarelli-Manual-p/mnlminv1.htm

Mondial
manuals and parts lists
manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/mondial.html

Montesa
Southwest Montesa
www.southwestmontesa.com/

Moto Guzzi

GT17, Airone, Lodola, Stornello, Zigolo
Parts books and manuals

Numerous books and manuals in PDF format:
animaguzzista.com

Moto Morini
Morini Club NL technical pages
www.motomoriniclub.nl/tech.html

Motom
Renato Paganini

Motorhispania
No information 2008 - it appears there are no manuals available specific to the marque, but try the Minarelli section for engine manuals.

Munch - see also under NSU

MV Agusta

MV175, MV350S
Renato Paganini

F4 manuals and parts lists
www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/agusta.html

MZ

Many manuals and parts lists, in German
www.manualedereparatie.info/en/categorii/mz.html

Peugeot
Piaggio see Vespa Piaggio
Puch

Puch & Allstate
www.cybermotorcycle.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=334

Puch 250TF manual (Austrian)

Rotax Manuals

Rotax Aero Engines
www.ultralightnews.com/enginemaintenance
FR 125 MAX and FR 125 JUNIOR

Royal Enfield

Bullet
workshopmanual.tripod.com/
www.enfielder.com/
Bullet Owners Manual
Parts Books (click on "Parts books online")
www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/index.php?page=news.php

Sachs
Sachs VX800 Owners Manual (7meg pdf)

Sears Allstate
Sears Allstate Vespa Owners Manuals & Parts Books
www.scooterhelp.com/serial/allstate.788.94370.html
www.scooterhelp.com/serial/manuals.html

Sertum
Renato Paganini

Tomos

Triumph

Triumph manuals from Motos-Anglaises

Modifications boulons-écrous 1968 - 1969 pdf
Etude technique des 500 & 650cc pre-unit en français pdf
650 Owner Handbook Unit
User Manual 350cc HW et 350cc OHW
Replacement Parts Tiger Cub & Terrier
Augmenter les performances d'un Tiger Cub
T20 Tiger Cub 1965
Etude sur le moteur-boite des 750 Trident en français
Owner's handbook Triumph Daytona T100R version US 1973
Manuel d'usage 1970 : T120 Bonneville, TR6 Trophy, T100 Daytona Super Sport, T150 Trident
Catalogue pièces T120 de 1958 à 1978
User Manual T140V 1977 USA
User Manual T150 Trident 1969 en anglais

Triumph manuals from manualslib.com
manualslib.com/brand/triumph/
 

Sidecar Books in PDF
www.sidecar.com/links3.asp

Ural
imz-ural.com/support/manuals.htm

Velocette
1947 MOV, MAC & MSS User Manual at EMU downloads Velocette Manuals from Motos-Anglaises
Manuel d'instruction LE 200 1952 en anglais pdf
Part List modèle 350cc de 1925 à 1931en anglais pdf (7 megs)

VAP
cyclovap.fr

Vespa
Sprint
classic-vespas.com/documents/OwnersManual/Vespa-Sprint-0ps-Maint-Manual.pdf

Vespa at scooterhelp.com/manuals/

90 (V9A1T) Owner's Manual
150 Sprint (VLB1T) Owner's Manual
Primavera (VMA2T) Owner's Manual
P125 ETS (VSM1T) Owner's Manual
125 Super (VNC1T) & Vespa 150 Super (VBC1T) Owner's Manual
P125X (VNX1T)& P200E (VSX1T) Owner's Manual
150 (VBA) Owner's Manual
GS150 (VS1T) Owner's Manual
150 Sprint (VLB1T) Owner's Manual
Super Sport 180 (VSC1T) Owner's Manual
P125X (VNX1T)& P200E (VSX1T) Owner's Manual

Victoria (DE)
History of Victoria

Villiers
Villiers Carburettor
www.nsu-greifzu.de/PDF/villiers.pdf
Villiers User Handbook 1962 pdf

Voxan
Workshop manual in French on CD
manualsoft.com/product_info.php?products_id=871

Zundapp
DB201
Zundapp DB201 Owner's Manual (English)
Zundapp DB201 Parts List (German)

Related Subjects
Two Stroke Tuning Manual
Gordon Jenning's "Two stroke tuner's handbook" at edj.net 7meg PDF
Automotive Magneto Ignition: Its Principle and Application, with Special ... (1919)
www.archive.org/details/automotivemagne01toepgoog

classicmotorcyclemanuals.com has republished several veteran and vintage motorcycle books from the 1910s, 20s and 30s.

N.B. * For sites marked 404, try the Wayback Machine.

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