The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in MotoGP: The Illustrated History.Packed with more than 150 stunning photographs, this authoritative and long-…
In his first book, three-time World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss offers a master class in advanced sportbike riding techniques. Sportbike Riding From the Top Down will help nearly every serious rider - from newcomers working to improve their perf…
An essential and compelling exploration of the design, history, and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of the machine ageMotorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities, evolving over decades in engineering and design to meet individua…
Slow Burn tells how the superbike racing motorcycle developed out of the roadgoing sports-tourer to become one of the most successful competitions in all forms of motorcycle sport. As well as offering world championship class competition in its own…
The American Fred Merkel riding a Honda won the first two editions in 1988 and 1989. This was followed by a Ducati triple with titles for Raymond Roche in 1990 and Doug Polen in 1991 and '92. In the years that followed the likes of Carl Fogarty, Tro…
Moto GP has never been seen like this before, in what is a unique visual study of the world's leading motorbike racing championship. Moto GP Yesterday & Today is a stunning illustrated book where vintage photographs are shown alongside related image…
The champion supercross racer offers a personal memoir of his own life and the sport that has evolved from a 1970s sideshow to an internationally popular extreme phenomenon and provides expert tips on how to become a supercross racer, common bike pr…
Road racers are no ordinary mortals. Riding at extraordinary speeds and desperate to win, they are locked in a life-and-death battle every time they race. This book is a tribute to these icons and their incredible speed, and to the energy and excite…
Estevan Oriol is a Mexican-American photographer made legendary by his work featuring brilliant black and white photos of Los Angeles urban, low-rider and gang culture. His new book, Bosozoku, collects both color and black and white photos featuring…
The 1960s was a unique era in the history of motorcycle Grand Prix racing, and arguably marked the last period of 'traditional' road racing. The decade saw the rise of the Japanese factories that would eventually dominate the sport, and the burgeoni…
At 10 o'clock on the twenty-eighth of May 1907 the first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy motorcycle road race began. The riders pushed off on their 500cc single cylinder bikes and ten laps and 158 miles later, Charlie Collier aboard a Matchless would be…
The decade between 1960 and 1970 saw British racing singles reach the peak of their decelopment, a decade in which exciting racing unfolded at circuits across the land every weekend, and the decade of Bob McIntyre, Derek Minter, Mike Hailwood, Phil…
Covers the life of one of the greatest women rally drivers of all time, Pat Moss Carlsson. Sister to Stirling Moss, Pat had a highly successful career in show-jumping before moving into motorsport, going on to become European Ladies Rally Champion n…
Already the winner in 2010, Max Biaggi confirmed he was still at the top of the Superbike World Championship by winning the 2012 title in the saddle of an Aprilia. But after taking his second world title, he announced his retirement from competition…
For over 100 years the world's best motorcycle racers have pitted themselves against the gruelling 373/4 -mile Isle of Man Mountain Course at the annual event known worldwide simply as 'the TT'. The Tourist Trophy meeting - to give its proper name -…
From the pioneering days of the Olympic Speedway to the development of the White City as one of the finest stadia in the provinces, speedway in Nottingham had a flavour of its own. Fans could catch a ferry from the famous Trent Bridge to the riversi…
Speedway first came to Bristol in 1928 at the Knowle Stadium. The opening meeting was held on 25 August, with Len Parker winning the Bristol Golden Helmet. This work presents history of Bristol Speedway up to that time. It is for those with an inter…
The World Superbike Championship has always been considered a spectacle for the more technical enthusiast. The modified mass production bikes, that constitute the very soul of sports motorcycling, representing the point of contact between the most a…
Having arrived in Britain in the late 1920s, dirt-track racing soon established itself as an incredibly popular national sport. By the end of 1928, there were over fifty tracks throughout Britain. Many venues were opened and run sporadically over th…
A comprehensive, illustrated history and guide to the speedway tracks of England, Scotland and Wales.
Historic, wildly dangerous, nerve-wracking, heroic and uniquely thrilling, the Isle of Man TT is one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Featuring input from past and present riders, TT teams, manufacturers and fans alike, James Driver-Fis…
The 2004 FIM Motocross World Championships marked a positive new direction for off-road racing. The most physically demanding and visually magnificent motorsport on the planet moved forward, with comprehensive TV coverage, high attendances and a sli…
Raking through the dirt of the old speedway tracks - Belle Vue, Droylesden, and Audenshaw - to the purpose built arena of the North Manchester Motor Club, the latest volume in this comprehensive series evokes the "Golden Era" of Manchester speedway.…
Ein Reisebericht der besonderen Art ... Ein Deutscher f hrt mit einem 1500ccm Victory-Bike und ein paar guten amerikanischen Freunden von St. Paul (Minnesotta) zur gr ten Motorradparty der Welt nach "STURGIS" (South Dakota). Er l sst den Leser/Betra…
In the years on either side of the Second World War, London was the center of the speedway world at a time when the sport was seriously challenging soccer. This affectionate history looks at Wembley, West Ham, New Cross, Haringay, and all the other…
For nearly two decades 'A Twist of the Wrist' has been the high performance rider's bible of cornering. Enthusiasts worldwide have used Keith Code's unique perspective on the cornering art to improve there own skills and enjoyment. When Keith began…
Wie lebt man in einem Land, in einer Provinz, in der das Motorradfahren durch die Regionalregierung eigentlich verboten wurde. Es gibt Ausnahmen, allerdings f r Europ er nicht ganz einfach. Dabei ist man doch selbst ein begeisterter Motorradfahrer.…
Since its first release in 2008, the official book of the Superbike World Championship has been an indispensible resource for all fans of the championship reserved for production derived bikes, the championship for bikes you can buy from your local…
Ratamoottoripyöräilyn MM-sarjaa kuvaavan kirjan pääteema ovat Grand Prix -sarjan kulmakivet 70 vuoden ajalta. Kirjan henkilöiden ja valokuvien kautta piirtyy ajankuvaa eri vuosikymmeniltä. Yksi olennainen osa kirjassa ovat GP-sarjassa mukana olleide…
Containing many rare photographs of St Austell's speedway legends, this book talks about the formative years of the shale sport west of the Tamar river.
In addition to pro tips and step-by-step photos on jumping, cornering, braking, starting, training, and more, this popular dirt rider's bible has been fully updated to include the very latest techniques in full-color photos. All-new information feat…
Few people have been as deeply involved in motorcycle sport as Chris Carter, a larger than life character and raconteur who was for a great number of years a journalist, commentator and broadcaster at the very top level of motorcycle sport.This memo…
A lavishly illustrated and definitive look at the design evolution of the racing motorcycle. The dynamic between competition and design has always fueled the evolution of racing motorcycles and inspired astonishing feats of design and engineering. T…
Ratahauskaa-kirja syntyi tarpeesta rohkaista motoristeja löytämään ajamisen ilo turvallisemmissa olosuhteissa kuin tavallinen tieliikenneympäristö. Radalla voi nautiskella omaksi ilokseen tai ajaa kilpaa omaksi ja tiimin iloksi, miten vain. Kirjaan…
Former AMA racing champion Reg Pridmore, known worldwide for his popular CLASS Motorcycle Schools, brings his decades of experience on the track, street and classroom, to the readers of this new riding skills book. After reviewing the basics, Pridmo…
