Motorcycles: general interest Books
Anness Publishing Classic British Bikes
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the golden age of the British motorcycle, featuring 100 machines shown in over 200 photographs. It offers a chronological survey of British motorcycles from the pioneers of 1900 through to the end of the 20th century. It features all the famous marques, such as AJS, Brough, BSA, Douglas, Greeves, Norton, Panther, Royal Enfield, Rudge, Scott, Sunbeam, Triumph, Velocette, Vincent and Zenith. Each entry includes information about the history of the bike, with specification panels detailing years in production, engine type, bore and stroke, capacity, gearbox, brakes, transmission, power, weight and top speed. From the beginning of the 20th century, the British motorcycle rapidly gained in reliability and sophistication. It began as a plaything of the leisured classes, until the war forced it into a utilitarian role. When peace returned in the 1920s, it was poised to fill a demand for mass transport, ushering in a golden age. Divided into four sections - The Pioneers, Vintage Days, The Classic Era, and Endings and Beginnings - this book profiles 100 of the best-loved machines that shaped a century of motorcycle design.It includes all the famous marques, each one illustrated with identification photographs, making it a book every bike enthusiast will want to own.
£999.99
Broadland Leisure Publications The Racing Motorcycle Volume 3 An Introduction to
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£39.90
Icon Publishing Ltd Motocourse 2025
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£55.25
Penguin Books Ltd Jupiters Travels
Book SynopsisJupiter''s Travels -Ted Simon''s astonishing 4 year motorbike journey around the world The book that inspired Ewan McGregor''s Long Way RoundIn the late 1970s Ted Simon set off on a Triumph and rode 63,000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. Through breakdowns, prison, war, revolutions, disasters and a Californian commune, he travelled into the depths of fear and reached the heights of euphoria.He met astonishing people and was treated as a spy, a welcome stranger and even a god. For Simon the trip became a journey into his own soul, and for many others - including bikers Charley Boorman and Ewan McGrergor - it provides an inspiration they will never forget.This classic text, which has informed a whole genre of travel writing in the thirty years since it was first published, will never be bettered for sheer adventure, passion, humour and honesty.Brought up in England by
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers AZ Europe for Bikers
Book SynopsisDiscover 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 Alpine passes to dramatic gorges, atmospheric forests and fabulous historic sites, A-Z Europe for Bikers is packed with fantastic places to ride.With full-day and multi-day touring rides across the whole of western Europe, each route is presented with turn-by-turn directions and detailed mapping, with all the key attractions highlighted. Printed on high-durability paper and spiral bound to fit in a tankbag, you need never end up on a dull road again.Packed with practical advice and stunning photography, there are memorable rides to be discovered in every corner of Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Switzerland, Slovenia and Italy.Featu
£15.29
Quercus Publishing Great Motorcycle Tours of Europe
Book SynopsisVeteran biker and author Colette Coleman's guide lays out 50 of the most scenic and adventurous tours in Europe's most breathtaking locations.Whether you are an experienced biker or just discovering the joys of touring, this is the perfect introduction to the most inspiring motorcycle routes in Europe. Packed with breathtaking photography and practical information, Great Motorcycle Tours of Europe contains everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip. Motorcycle adventurer Colette Coleman takes you bend-by-bend along the narrowest passes and up the steepest climbs as you ride through some of the most impressive scenery in Europe. Experience the snowy peaks of Norway's Arctic Circle, head to the balmy French Riviera, ride through the valleys and peaks of the Italian Dolomites, tackle the twists and turns of Romania's Transfagarasan Highway and cruise down to the Aegean Sea. Over 200 stunning images are accompanied by insightful commentary from an author who has been exploring the world by motorcycle for over 25 years. Each tour features a locator map together with a fact file giving practical information on the route's length and terrain (from rocky tracks to snowy roads), highlighting local colour such as sites, events and the wildlife you might encounter, and including a wide range of valuable tips that will enhance your ride. This beautiful book is the definitive, all-purpose motorcycle reference, whether you are planning your own adventure or just enjoying some of the best views on the continent.Table of ContentsIntroduction. WESTERN EUROPE: Through the Alps to the Sea (France); Forests and Wine Trails (France and Germany); Ride the Romantic Road (Germany); Three Tyrolean Passes (Austria and Italy); High Passes, Hidden Valleys (Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy); Grossglockner and the Lakes (Austria). CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE: Into the Land of Dracula (Romania); Balkan Mountains and Coast (Slovenia and Croatia); Central European Odyssey (Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary); A Turkish Delight (Turkey); The Black Sea to the Silk Road (Turkey). NORTHERN EUROPE: Riding the Ringroad (Iceland); Fjordland to the Arctic Circle (Norway); Highlands and Islands (Scotland); Bound for the Borders (England and Scotland); The Cumbrian Lake District (England); The Ride of the Roses (England); Welsh Mountains and Valleys (Wales); Touring the Emerald Isle (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). SOUTHERN EUROPE: The Pyrenees (France, Andorra and Spain); Andalusian Adventure (Southern Spain); Beautiful Green Spain (Spain); Discover the River of Gold (Portugal); Lake Garda to the Dolomites (Italy); The Factory Tour (Italy). Index. Travel Resources. Acknowledgements/credits.
£28.50
Haynes Publishing Clymer Kawasaki KLR650: 2008-17
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:KLR650 08-17
£25.50
Quercus Publishing Riding Route 66
Book Synopsis''Every time I have ridden 66, within 10 miles of setting off, I never want that ride to end. I think it''s because Route 66 encapsulates struggle, and, ultimately, triumphing over unimaginably difficult conditions. I think everyone can connect with that.''RIDING ROUTE 66 follows Henry Cole as he travels along Route 66, on a journey of self-discovery.Route 66, or the ''Mother Road'', is one of the most famous roads in the USA. Crossing the width of the country, it is an immensely challenging road to travel. Henry has ridden it three times. This book is about the freedom that only the road and a motorcycle can give you, and the importance of embracing the highs and lows of life equally.Henry is one of the most well-known figures in motorcycling, having presented over twenty series of many TV shows as well as being the founder of bespoke motorcycle manufacturer Gladstone Motorcycles.
£10.44
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Kawasaki The Green Machine
£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The White Nile Diaries
Book SynopsisA riveting coming-of-age journey and a tantalising glimpse into a time when Africa was an oyster for the young, the brave and the free.It all began at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station, in 1961. Two young Princetonians have returned to New York from South America, where their dream of buying a coffee plantation in the Peruvian jungle evaporated. With the fire for adventure still burning in their veins, they are tempted by a mysterious letter from Kenya and plan a trip across Africa. They buy a white BMW motorcycle and paint the words The White Nile' on the tank, to honour the route they will follow.In limpid, elegant prose John Hopkins describes deadly salt flats where tourists vanish without a trace, mysterious Saharan oases and the funerals of young Tunisians killed by the French Foreign Legion. In Leptus Magna, he conjures visions of ancient Rome and visits Homer's fabled island of the Lotus Eaters.The adventurers escape armed vigilantes in thTrade ReviewEasy Rider, Ivy League Style. * Le Figaro *Table of ContentsTunisia Libya Egypt The Sudan Uganda Kenya Epilogue
£15.99
Haynes Publishing Group BMW R850, 1100 & 1150 4-valve Twins (93 - 06)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Motorcycle Grand Prix
Book SynopsisExperience the sheer emotion and exhilaration of MotoGP in this revealing, access-all-areas look inside the sport.Twenty-two individuals split by technique, guile, millions of euros of technical development and only slivers of a second on the racetrack. Welcome to the sensational world of MotoGP and the highly pressurized environment of personal risk at 225mph.In The Best Fuel, journalist Adam Wheeler takes readers inside the 75-year-old FIM world championship, with all the electric stories, sights and personalities that feature in this annual gauntlet of twenty rounds and seventeen countries across eleven months. Moving from the track and into the heat and hum of pitboxes, nervy pre-race grids and tense press conferences, it offers fans unprecedented access to MotoGP’s inner circle.Featuring exclusive interviews with the biggest names in MotoGP, including world champions Marc Marquez and Casey Stoner, this is a thrilling account of life at the pinnacle of one of the world’s most intense and popular motorsports.
£16.00
Haynes Publishing Group Honda XL600/650 Transalp & XRV750 Africa Twin (87
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group BMW R1200 dohc liquid-cooled Twins (13 - 16)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes: Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Honda The Golden Age
Book SynopsisWhen the fledgeling Honda Motor Company wanted to break into Europe, they knew their machines had to prove themselves at the greatest motorcycle race in the world, the Isle of Man TT. At that time part of the World Championship series, the TT attracted the biggest names in the racing world. It was also the toughest and most challenging event of its kind.In 1959, the first Japanese riders to reach the Island experienced a culture shock when they encountered western lifestyles for the first time, and this was only a few years after the Second World War. Yet they won over young hearts and minds, and helped rebuild bridges.Not only that, Honda machines proved themselves reliable and fast. They were soon picking up race victory after race victory and the likes of Jim Redman, Luigi Taveri and Mike Hailwood were queueing up to ride them.When they walked away from Grand Prix motorcycle racing in 1967, Honda had won everything there was to win on two wheels at the Isle of Man TT. A legend was
£21.25
Haynes Publishing Group Motorcycle Maintenance Techbook
Book SynopsisKeith Weighill has many years of experience working with motorcycles, both in the trade and as a former lecturer in motorcycle engineering at Merton College. His book provides the DIY mechanic with procedures and useful advice on servicing and minor repairs. The book is divided into six chapters covering: Tools, Service schedule, Engine procedures, Chassis, Electrics and Accessories.
£28.80
Haynes Publishing Group Piaggio (Vespa) Scooters (91 - 09)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.00
Halsgrove Classic Speedway Venues updated edition
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£17.99
HarperCollins Publishers A Z Britain for Bikers
Book SynopsisDiscover 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 by the biking route expert, Simon Weir. Each one is explained in depth with all key attractions highlighted in the detailed A-Z mapping. Stunning photographs and easy-to-follow road book directions throughout.Simple turn-by-turn directions and clear maps for every routeIdeal size for fitting in a tank bagShort, practical rides for the weekend, most lasting 1-2 hoursComprehensive coverage of every corner of the country100 great rideouts to discover with your friends
£13.49
Haynes Publishing Group Triumph Bonneville T100, T120, Speedmaster,
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available),
£28.80
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Motorbike Book
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£21.25
The Crowood Press Ltd Royal Enfield: A Complete History
Book SynopsisRoyal Enfield's famous motor - 'made like a gun' - hints at the factory's origins, but few appreciate that it is the oldest motorcycle manufacturer in existence that can boast of continuous production. In addition, its famous Bullet can claim the longest motorcycle production run of all time. Greg Pullen charts the rise, fall and rise again of Royal Enfield, from the company's pre-motorcycle beginnings in Redditch, through the impact of two World Wars, the importance of exports to India and subsequent establishment of factories there, to changes in ownership, recently launched models and new concept bikes for the future. With 190 colour photographs, this book includes: the V-twins, from the 1930s K and KX range to a glimpse of the concept V-twin shown in 2018; the singles, from 2-strokes to side-valve 4-strokes, and the ohv version that first used the Bullet name, through to the new singles built in India. The British Bullet: its arrival in 1948 and production in the UK, the original orders from India and subsequent setting up of production there are discussed. The 250s, (1958-68), including the Turbo Twins, and the big twins, from the 1948 500 Town to the final interceptor in 1970, including the 800cc prototype and the Clymer Indians are covered. The new twins: the 650cc Royal Enfield interceptor and Continental GT twins and the Bobber concept bike are discussed. Competition success is covered, with notable ISDT achievements, star rider Johnny Brittain and racing the big twins, and Geoff Duke in the GP5. Finally, the British factories and the new opportunities with the Indian factories are remembered.Trade ReviewAs with Pullen’s previous works, it is well-written and researched and, due to the excellent layout, can be dipped in and out of besides being used as a reference work. Obviously, one for the RE fan or owner, it is also one for those who are fed up with the endless tomes on Triumph, BSA etc., and want to understand the whole of British motorcycling history in the UK and around the world. -- Ian Kerr * Desmo magazine *Accomplished motorcycle author Greg Pullen charts the whole story bringing it right up to date, including the current Indian ownership that has kept the name alive and brought machines bearing its moniker on a par with others in the 21st century. Given the hundred and fifty year plus history, this book delivers in giving the reader a serious grounding in the Royal Enfield history. Royal Enfield has come back to the UK and is very much part of the current scene. * APMC Summer Supplement *
£999.99
Haynes Publishing Group Kawasaki ZX-7R & ZX-9R Ninja (94 - 04)
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Taschen Motorcycles. 40th Ed.
Book SynopsisDream Rides: The most spectacular bikes on the planet. From the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller to the 2020 Aston Martin AMB 001, this book lavishly explores 50 of the most desirable motorcycles to have ever sped thrillingly around a circuit or along an open road. From pioneering record-breakers, luxury tourers, and legendary roadracers to GP-winning machines, iconic superbikes, and exotic customs, this book celebrates motorcycle design and engineering at its highest level. Many examples are from acclaimed private collections and very rarely seen. Others are the all-out stars of renowned motorcycle museumssuch as the 1938 Brough Superior Golden Dream or the 1957 MV Agusta 500 4C, which took John Surtees to World Championship glory. Alongside some early survivors in astonishingly original condition is a stable of fabled racersthe actual machines that were competed on by the likes of Tarquinio Provini, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, and Barry Sheene.The fascinating stories
£17.49
Haynes Publishing Group Triumph Bonneville, T100, Speedmaster, America,
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
Quercus Publishing A Biker's Life: Misadventures on (and off) Two
Book SynopsisI can't think of anywhere I'd less like to be than in a car. When you're driving a car, you're not taking part, you're a spectator. You're in a can; if it's cold you turn up the heating, if you're hungry you have a wine gum. You might be looking at what's going on, but you're definitely not a part of it.A BIKER'S LIFE is the dramatic, humorous and candid memoir of one of the most recognisable names in motorcycling. Henry Cole's passion for motorbikes began when, at the age of eight, he was first introduced to a 'man cave'. His great-uncle Redbeard's corrugated iron shed was 'stuffed to the gills with old motorbikes' which Henry helped rebuild and ride. Since then, Henry's life can be charted through the bikes and journeys he has been on - from a stifling public-school education, via many years battling addiction, to the big-sky iconic routes Henry has ridden for over twenty series as presenter of numerous TV shows. This book reminds millions of motorcyclists why their bike gives them the freedom to be exactly who they want to be: to say 'Fuck you, fuck the world, I'm doing my thing.' When you ride a motorbike you become part of a worldwide community of kindred spirits - those of us who will not be pacified by driving a car, but instead live for adventure, escape and the sheer thrill of the throttle.
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Hell’s Angel: The Life and Times of Sonny Barger
Book SynopsisThe autobiography – the dangerous life and wild times – of Sonny Barger, the legendary leader of the Hell’s Angels. Sonny Barger is the Hell’s Angel of all Hell’s Angels, the motorcycle club that has been the scourge of America for over forty years. Sonny was their de facto leader for much of that time, the man who Hunter S. Thompson immortalised in his 1965 classic Hells Angels, noting ‘Barger is nothing short of Winston Churchill when it comes to leading people’. He’s been called an American legend and he’s feared and revered by people on both sides of the law. From the club’s formation in the 1940s to the height of their notoriety twenty years later, from Sonny’s first-hand account of what really happened with the Rolling Stones at Altamont to his periods of imprisonment, from his fights with rival gangs and the police to his own battle with cancer, ‘Hell’s Angel’ sets the record straight. Sonny Barger has ridden with the Angels for forty years, obeying no law but that of the HAMC. For the first time, this is his own – and their own – story.
£9.49
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Triumph
Book SynopsisAn iconic piece of design and style - and a gold standard in motorcycle engineering - the Triumph has roved through the twentieth century, making its mark in hearts and minds.Founded in Coventry in1885, Triumph Engineering had humble beginnings, importing bicycles and sewing machines. Little did anyone know that in the coming years the company would birth an historic series of motorcycles that have lit up the arenas of racing, popular culture and even warfare for well over a century.To this day, the iconic model names - the Bonneville, the Daytona - evoke excitement and admiration all over the world.But as brilliant as the bikes are, the stories behind them are even better: Triumph have blazed a trail across the silver screen, being ridden by stars like Steve McQueen and Marlon Brando in classic movies. They have sped round the world’s most famous racetracks and scorched to numerous land speed records. And, of course, Triumph motorcycles, including the ‘Trusty Triumph’, were used in both the First and Second World Wars by the Allies - forging their legend forever as the bikes that truly can do it all.In this enthralling book, esteemed motorcycle journalist, editor of Bike magazine and lifelong rider Mike Armitage reveals the story of a true British heritage brand, told in all its high-octane glory.
£16.00
Oneworld Publications The Everyday and Far Away
Book SynopsisA heartwarming story of love, connection and an extraordinary secret from the past waiting to be uncovered
£9.49
Mortons Media Group One Man on a Bike
Book SynopsisTake one self-deprecating idiot with a sense of adventure and a sense of humour but no sense of direction, add a vindictive GPS, and you have One Man on a Bike. This book is a record of author Richard Georgiou?s month-long solo trip from England to Greece and back on his motorbike. With his incredible propensity for disaster, he bumbles through Europe in his own special style attempting to absorb his surroundings while keeping his inner Mr Angry at bay. Sometimes he succeeds, sometimes he really doesn?t. Follow Richard through his 6000-mile, little boy?s adventure. You might be laughing with him or (more likely) at him, but by the end of the book you?ll understand a little more about what it?s like being someone who struggles to reach the dizzy heights of average.
£7.59
Haynes Publishing Group Vespa P/PX125, 150 & 200 Scooters (incl. LML Star
Book SynopsisComplete coverage for your vehicle Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Vespa PX125T5 Classic, Haynes can help you understand, care for and repair your Vespa PX125T5 Classic. We do it ourselves to help you do-it-yourself, and whatever your mechanical ability, the practical step-by-step explanations, linked to over 900 photos, will help you get the job done right. Regular servicing and maintenance of your Vespa PX125T5 Classic can help maintain its resale value, save you money, and make it safer to drive. What's covered: Vespa P/PX 125 Haynes Repair Manual covering P/PX 125 150 and 200 scooters for 1978 thru 2017 (Includes LML Star 2T)
£28.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Race Techs Motorcycle Suspension Bible Motorbooks
Book SynopsisSuspension is probably the most misunderstood aspect of motorcycle performance. This book, by America’s premier suspension specialist, makes the art and science of suspension tuning accessible to professional and backyard motorcycle mechanics alike. Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars, this step-by-step guide shows anyone how to make their bike, or their kid’s, handle like a pro’s. Thede gives a clear account of the three forces of suspension that you must understand to make accurate assessments of your suspension’s condition. He outlines testing procedures that will help you gauge how well you’re improving your suspension, along with your riding. And, if you’re inclined to perfect your bike’s handling, he even explains the black art of chassis geometry. Finally, step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly help you rebuild your forks and shocks for optimum performance.
£23.80
Anness Publishing Military Vehicles The World Encyclopedia of
Book SynopsisThe story of the development and production of the military vehicle, from the first basic trucks, through the advances made in the inter-war years, to the specialized vehicles in World War II and beyond, with over 500 photographs.
£13.50
Anness Publishing The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcyles
Book SynopsisCharts the evolution of the motorcycle from first developments by Daimler in 1885 to the latest superbikes. An A to Z of models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct, photographed throughout.
£13.50
Haynes Publishing Group Suzuki DL650 V-Strom & SFV650 Gladius (04 - 19):
Book SynopsisIntroduction Pre-ride checks Chapter 1 : Routine maintenance and servicing Chapter 2 : Engine, clutch and transmission Chapter 3 : Cooling system Chapter 4 : Engine management system Chapter 5 : Frame and suspension Chapter 6 : Brakes, wheels and final drive Chapter 7 : Bodywork Chapter 8 : Electrical system Wiring diagrams Reference What's covered: Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 645cc 2004 - 2019 Suzuki DL650XT V-Strom 645cc 2015 - 2019 Suzuki SFV650 Gladius 645cc 2009 - 2016
£28.80
Orion Publishing Co How to Build a Motorcycle: A Nut-and-Bolt Guide
Book SynopsisHow to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages - from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers.Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they'll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame.The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all fans, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build.
£16.19
Haynes Manuals Inc Harley-Davidson FLH/FLT Touring Series Motorcycle
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£33.00
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd The Harley-Davidson Book - Refueled
Book SynopsisThis re-fuelled edition of our bestselling Harley-Davidson book features 32 new pages and several updated chapters, honouring the Harley in all its facets. Ride through the history of the Milwaukee legend, get up close to its pristine design, and explore the Harley-Davidson lifestyle that sees riders on the beach, the ice, or in the mountains. A must-have book for all who agree with the grandson of company founder, Willie G. Davidson: “On the eighth day, God created Harley-Davidson.” Text in English, French, and German.
£36.00
Die Gestalten Verlag Riding in the Wild: Motorcycle Adventures Off and
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£999.99
Amberley Publishing Honda CB750 Four
Book SynopsisThe full story of the first Japanese âsuperbikeâ that changed everything.
£14.39
Whittles Publishing Motorbiking Mountain and Steppe Forever Eastward
Book SynopsisA page-turning story of travel, adventure, people and places. Laugh-out loud funny in places, yet at times poignant and sad.
£18.04
Taschen GmbH The Little Book of Tom. Bikers
Book SynopsisIn 1953 Marlon Brando donned a black leather Perfecto motorcycle jacket, military cap, denim jeans, and engineer boots to portray Johnny, sneering leader of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, in The Wild One. In 1954 Tom of Finland abandoned brown leather in his artwork to create his own wild ones: muscular, hyper-masculine, black leather-clad rebels with powerful engines between their legs. The look was adopted by the Satyrs Motorcycle Club, the first gay outlaw club, that same year, making Tom’s fantasy world reality. Of course, being Tom, he soon customized his new gay icons, adding leather jodhpurs, knee high boots and leather caps, and every motorcycle bore the brand name “Tom” on the gas tank. Tom’s bikers first appeared as two “Motorcycle Boys” in Physique Pictorial, Winter 1958. Another made the cover of the April 1960 issue. Bikers dominated his PP content from then on, as a nod to its American readership as much as his growing obsession. When he sought an ongoing character, a personal avatar, in 1968, he created Kake as the ultimate biker leatherman, and elaborated on his riding adventures – of every kind - through 26-panel stories. Tom adopted Kake’s gear as his own, presenting in black leather jacket, white t-shirt, jeans, and high boots to the end of his life. The Little Book of Tom: Bikers includes Tom’s earliest images for Physique Pictorial, Kake in motorcycle gear, biker panel stories, and sizzling single drawings, all packed into 192 pages of sexy, masculine men enjoying other masculine men in black leather, blue jeans, and high black boots. On bikes.
£14.25
£33.75
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles 2nd
Book SynopsisThe Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles, 2nd Edition updates the story, racing successes, and models offered by Italy’s greatest motorcycle manufacturer.Trade Review"It’s an offering every Ducati enthusiast should own, if only to be able to speak knowledgeably about the brand when meeting other Ducatisti." -- Bud Wilkinson * Ride - CT / Ride - New England *Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 After the War: Cucciolos and Overhead-Valve Singles, 1946–1954 CHAPTER 2 Taglioni’s Arrival: The Gran Sport and Desmodromics Overhead Camshaft and Overhead-Valve Singles, 1955–1960 CHAPTER 3 Dubious Proliferation: Overhead Camshaft, Overhead-Valve Singles, and Two-Strokes, 1961–1970 CHAPTER 4 Ducati’s First Superbike: The 750, Singles, and Twins, 1971–1974 CHAPTER 5 Economic Rationalization: The 860, 900, Parallel Twin, and Pantah, 1975–1984 CHAPTER 6 The Cagiva Era: The Paso, 851, and 888, 1986–1993 CHAPTER 7 Groundbreaking New Models: The 916 and Monster, 1994–2002 CHAPTER 8 Confused Directions: The 999 and Sport Classic, 2003–2006 CHAPTER 9 Grand Prix Success: MotoGP, Desmosedici, 1098, 2007–2011 CHAPTER 1 0 A New Lease on Life: Panigale, MotoGP Resurrection, the Scrambler, and V4 2012–2022 INDEX
£36.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Ride OffRoad Motorcycles
Book SynopsisOff-road riding is one of motorcycling''s most popular pursuits and also one of its best training grounds for improving street-riding skills. Off-road riding takes many forms, from motocross and enduro racing, to dual-sport day trips, to trail riding, to adventure tours. No matter the specific pursuit, all dirt riding (and much street riding) shares the same basic skill set. How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles schools the reader in all the skills necessary to ride safely and quickly off-road. Chapters cover the basics, such as body position, turning, braking, and throttle control, then proceed to advanced techniques, such as sliding, jumps, wheelies, hill-climbing, and more. If you''ve ever wanted to try dirt riding or if you''re an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skill set, How to Ride Off-Road Motorcycles is a perfect riding coach.
£18.70
AA Publishing Long Way Back
Book SynopsisBiography detailing motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman's recovery from a major road traffic accident in February 2016.
£8.54
Haynes Manuals Inc Yamaha DT50 & 80 Trail Bikes (78 - 95)
Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:DT50M 49cc 78-82; DT50MX 49cc 81-95; DT80MX 79cc 81-84; DT80MXII 79cc 84-86; DT80MXS 79cc 86-87.
£28.00
Haynes Publishing Group Yamaha XT660 & MT-03 (04 - 11) Haynes Repair
Book SynopsisWith a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether you're a beginner or a competent mechanic, you can save money with Haynes., Each Manual includes:, Clear and easy to follow page layout, Full procedures written from hands-on experience, Easy-to-follow photos, Faultfinding information, How to make special tools, Colour wiring diagrams (where available)
£28.80
