Long overdue history of the Honda mini bikes that sold over 100 million motorcycles and developed a cult-like following of devoted fans. Featuring more than 250 archival and new photos, detailed technical data, and first-person stories from passionate Honda mini-motorcycle devotees, this nostalgic and fun compendium presents the complete model ......

Get your motor running, head out on the highway and join author George Lockyer as he once again travels the length and breadth of our beautiful islands. This time he tracks down and interviews 27 Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from all walks of life. In his relaxed style, he attempts to find out the reason so many motorcyclists fall under the ......

Prepare for your first ride and evolve to any two-wheeled adventure you can imagine with this clear, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to motorcycle and scooter riding.

The key to the two-wheeled life, no matter the reason for riding, is good instruction and a clear understanding of motorcyclings risks ......

Relive the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling with this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Read intimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic Harley Davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Hundreds of period photographs from private collections and massive text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the ......

The industrial and technical history of the Lambretta Junior series, told through invaluable archive materials. In the early Sixties, Innocenti took a technological leap in the engineering of the Lambretta, introducing for the first time a monocoque frame clearly inspired by its direct rival, Piaggios Vespa. This led to the birth of the Junior ......

The Veloce company is well regarded for producing some of the best single-cylinder motorcycles in race form and for private use. It is not so well-known that Veloce Ltd also produced some twin-cylinder machines: the Roarer, for racing, and the Model O for production. These bikes had many engineering features in common, such as twin ......

he Motorcycle Industry in New York State is the first book to focus on the over 120-year history of motorcycle construction in the Empire State. Beginning with experimental motorized bicycles in the 1890s, New Yorks motorcycle industry experienced its golden years for innovation and production in the 1900s and 1910s. From that ......

The thrilling history of the motorcycle, the pioneering marques, and groundbreaking models of the day Discover the gripping, action-packed history of the motorcycle, from the earliest petrol-powered two-wheelers to the blistering superbikes of today. Tracing the history and allure of the motorcycle, this book illustrates the diverse spectrum of ......

Over 1000 rides and biking events you can do this year are listed in this brand new bookazine from the VMCC - the Vintage Motorcycle Club, which welcomes all bikes over 25 years old.
Britains biggest club for old bikes, the VMCC has over 13,500 members. Over 80 local sections organise runs, ride-ins, pub meets and more - theres bound to ......

The Harz motorcycle map makes bikers hearts beat faster. The road map is designed for the planning and implementation of extended motorcycle tours and impresses with its easy-to-read and detailed cartography. The Harz motorcycle map is particularly suitable for experienced motorcyclists, because the winding routes through Germanys northernmost ......

This is a meticulously detailed history of the Triumph Bonneville: its antecedents, how it came about, and year-by-year production changes, with detailed technical specifications and contemporary road test reports showing how the Bonneville compared with its rivals. However, the history of the bike cannot be separated from the turbulent story ......

Discover the best biking routes around Europe.

The definitive European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir.
From the peaks of the Picos de Europa to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, from ......

The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride: Decade of Dapper documents and celebrates 10 years of raising funds and awareness for mens health initiatives with engaging stories and gorgeous photography.

Starting from the simple, joyous act of riding a motorcycle, The Distinguished Gentlemans Ride (DGR) has united ......

From Vincents to Moto Guzzis and the legendary Britten to the BSA Goldstar 350, Kiwi Bikers captures the love affair New Zealanders have with motorcycles. From north to south and from veteran bikes to the latest high performers, this book showcases 85 incredible motorbikes and their passionate owners. Shot by motorbike enthusiast and respected ......

Like Ron Davis first book, Shiny Side Up, Rubber Side Down: The Improbable Inclination to Travel on Two Wheels is a compilation of stories with some connection to the motorcycle life; however, it also includes not only new motorcycling stories, but reviews, personality profiles, and a few memoirs. Ron said, One of the most gratifying responses ......

Motorcycles entered military service in World War I, replacing the mounted despatch rider and mechanizing machine-gun and stretcher units. The conflict brought an enormous upsurge in the use of motorcycles in Europe and America. This comprehensive new book covers the lively history of the machines, highlighting the roles of military ......

The fascinating story of the Milanese scooter par excellence concluded with the Lambretta DL-GP series. This book looks at all aspects of this special scooter: its history, its technical evolution, its sporting victories, with a specific chapter devoted to the British market, which more than any other took the DL to its heart and still today ......

The Story of Harley-Davidson is a compact and dynamic exploration of the legendary motorcycle manufacturer.

There are few silhouettes on the worlds roads as instantly recognisable as that of the Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle brand is synonymous with myth, adventure and excitement, and its story is no ......

Following a three year absence, the return of the Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy in 2022 promised to be one for the history books and it certainly delivered.

From the exciting on-track battles between Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman to the controversial tyre issues, TT 2022 was filled with plenty of drama and all the action ......

Following a three year absence, the return of the Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy in 2022 promised to be one for the history books and it certainly delivered.

From the exciting on-track battles between Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman to the controversial tyre issues, TT 2022 was filled with plenty of drama and all the action ......

With 75 World Championships (riders and manufacturers), 270 Grand Prix victories, and more than 3000 International race wins, MV Agustas competition record is unequalled amongst Italian motorcycle manufacturers. MVs list of World Champions includes some of the greatest names in the sport, with Carlo Ubbiali, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo ......

Offering a huge range of makes and models, whether racer or moped, Triumph or Harley. em>Collector Motorcycles/em> provides a special insight into the most fascinating, rare and cherished machines of the last century./p> p>In this comprehensive catalogue of Australias most collectable motorcycles, Stephen Shepherd presents over 450 stunning ......

BMW cafe racers? You bet! There have been many books published about BMW motorcycles, but until now none has covered the evolution of the BMW sports bike to the BMW cafe racer. A marque not commonly associated with the cafe racer scene, the growing trend of custom BMW cafe conversions is illustrated in detail with stunning images of sporting, ......

From its halcyon days as a steed for the 1960s Mod movement, the scooter descended into darkness during the 1970s. The Mods were growing up and buying cars, dealers were moving on to Japanese motorcycles and even the manufacturers were falling by the wayside - with the closure of Innocenti in 1972 bringing Lambretta production to a halt and the ......

Injury. Adrenaline. Addiction. These are the things that fuelled one mans race to international stardom as he pushed boundaries and took life on and off the bike to the limits.

Starting out as a talented youth riding the desert tracks of California, his reckless nature and incredible talent earned him a position in the rarefied world ......

Everyones favourite motorcycles of the 1970s in this lavishly illustrated little book. The 1970s was a rich, exciting and, for todays fifty and sixty-somethings, a formative and nostalgia-rich period of motorcycling in Britain. In bikes it was an era that saw a passing of the baton from British to Japanese manufacturers. Triumphs Bonneville and ......

Her childhood was scarred by her mothers schizophrenia. But she still had fuel in the tank.

Leslie Reyes felt like a prisoner of trauma. Shortly after she prevented her mothers suicide at the age of ten, she began having panic attacks-and ultimately realized that her moms mental health diagnoses had distracted her ......

Perhaps only the most enthusiastic, among the many Moto Guzzi enthusiasts, are aware of the technical affinity between the single cylinder engine of the racing 250 from the Mandello company and the V12 of the first Ferraris. A surprising relationship that is explained by the great technician Gioachino Colombos appreciation for the engine that ......

Each year its 148 pages delivers the most incredible photos, articles and interviews with the modern gladiators who do battle on the worlds most punishing motorcycle course. 2022s Island Racer focuses on the biggest names and the fastest motorcycles that are taking on TT 2022 and uncovers the stories behind the headlines.

When it first appeared in 1992, Hondas CBR900RR FireBlade was a revelation. Light, agile and powerful, it broke the 750cc sportsbike mould with its 893cc engine and established the FireBlade legend.

Over the next three decades more than half a million FireBlades and Fireblades would be sold, making it one of the most successful ......

"These are not bedtime stories. If reading the rough spots from this journey is getting you down, then try riding them. Pick up a Lonely Planet if my realities are too harsh because this is anadventure. Now hold on tight!" Read no further if youre looking for a glossy guidebook offering tips and advice on how to overland. The Tom Report is a ......

One man. One bike. One ride to see it all . . . When Latino immigrant Miguel Oldenburg became an American citizen, he decided to celebrate in an unique and personal way. An experienced motorcyclist, Miguel set off on a sprawling series of road trips, seeking to visit every state in his new home. But there was one place that eluded him: Alaska. ......

If you remember off-road stars like the Rickman brothers Vic Eastwood, Lew Coffin, and John Avery, then this is a must-have book for your collection. Theyre big names who brought the thrills and spills of the golden era of motorcycle sport to a whole generation. For the author, its a personal trip down memory lane, as he was lucky enough to see ......

Discover the best biking routes around Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Your essential rideout roadbook covering the best biking routes around Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including short trips and longer tours.

Discover the best motorcycling roads around Great Britain and Northern Ireland, chosen ......