Motorcycles: general interest

In this insider guide, former Harley-Davidson executive Dantar Oosterwal offers an exclusive look at how Harley-Davidson was able to adapt in an ever-changing world to stay on top and stay in existence.

There are few men who are as quintessentially American as Sonny Barger.

If you're passionate about your Ducati, wish to know your motorcycle in real depth, and keep it in perfect shape with the loving care she'll only receive from you, this is your book.

If you can recall watching motorcycle scrambles and trials on your black and white TV during the 1960s, then this is the book for you.

The BSA unit singles - 250, 350, 441 and finally 500cc - may not have been the most glamorous product of the British motorcycle industry, but they were the 'first bikes' for thousands of learner riders and had a great track record in scrambling and motocross.

What is it about bikes that leaves so many of us powerless to resist?

For the first time the life of Edward Turner, one of Britain ?

Truthfully and gracefully depicting the clannish, unconventional world of leather fringes and sacred steel, The Biker Code is a perfect gift book for the merely curious, and illuminated scripture for the true disciple.

Before the /5 series, BMW had a reputation for producing expensive and idiosyncratic touring motorcycles.

The 1970s and 1980s were wonderful eras for the motorcycle: crazy two-strokes and the first multi-cylinder superbikes coming thick and fast from Japan.

The Yamaha FS1-E is a 1970s icon.

The quest.

Why would anyone want to do something as dangerous as motorcycling?

I had seriously reached a point in my life where I wasn't scared of anything.

This book tells the story of the famous James ML military motorcycle which had originally been developed as a utility machine for the working man and was then modified for the military during the Second World War.

Set your pulse racing with this stunning visual guide to over 1000 pin-up machines - iconic symbols of wanderlust, speed, and the open road.

Although manufactured for only one year - 1974 - the Ducati 750 Super Sport was immediately touted as a future classic.

How 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.

When Fabio Taglioni designed his 100cc Gran Sport Marianna back in 1954, it was unlikely he expected this engine to have such a long and lingering influence on Ducati design.

This book provides the first accessible English language account of motorcycles in the Soviet Union.

In 1947, 4,000 motorcycle hobbyists converged on Hollister, California.

From Reggie Fieldy Arvizu, legendary bassist of nu-metal pioneers KORN, comes Got the Life: a no-holds-barred look at his extreme highs, drug- and-booze-fueled lows, and, finally, redemption through a conversion to Christianity.

The bevel-drive 860 and 900 was one of the most significant motorcycles of the late 1970s, providing a unique combination of power and handling that was unequalled by other motorcycles at the time.

Whether you're a learner, an experienced motorcyclist or an instructor, this book will help you to develop safe riding skills for life.

This best-selling book is also "e;#1 book in motorcycle safety"e; (Nielsen BookScan) and essential reading for all motorcyclists regardless of their years of experience.

The Vincent Black Shadow is a name that resounds whenever classic bikes are discussed.

A collection of vintage articles on motorcycle construction and maintenance which would be a joy to read for enthusiasts of classic motorcycles.

An in-depth look at the world's finest scooter, from the Model A to the GP 200.

Donny is the Winner of the 2012 International Book Awards.

For fans of Sons of Anarchy, Kristen Ashley, Madeline Sheehan and Joanna Wylde.

In the early 1960s, travel-writer Simon Gandolfi drove a VW from England to Goa where he rented a bungalow on the beach at Calangute.

Sometimes living under the shadow of the flashier, high-profile Triumph Twins, the equivalent BSAs were just as numerous and were exported all over the world.

Many words have been written about the Honda CBR600 (or the Hurricane, as it was named in the USA), about its history, performance, lineage and specification, but few tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand.

Perfect for readers of Colleen Hoover, Jay Crownover, and K.

"e;The longest, most difficult, and most perilous motorcycle journey ever attempted.

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There's no getting around the allure of motorcycles.

Many words have been written about the Honda FireBlade, about its history, performance, lineage and specification, but few tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand.

There are lots of books about Harleys, about their history, performance, lineage and the minutae of their specification, but none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand.

Jupiter'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.

For fans of Sons of Anarchy, Kristen Ashley, Madeline Sheehan and Joanna Wylde.

Buying your first motorcycle can be a daunting and complicated process - from passing the theory and practical tests, to choosing a bike and keeping it (and yourself) safe.

When 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.

'Every time I have ridden 66, within 10 miles of setting off, I never want that ride to end.

When 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.

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

This extraordinary account of a remarkable journey made in 1933, through Iraq, Iran and Baluchistan (now part of Pakistan) to India is packed full of wonder, adventure, determination and love of travel and motorcycles.

*AN AMAZON RISING STAR*Victoria Walters' debut novel is a powerful tale of love, grief and survival, perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern, Lucy Dillon and Miranda Dickinson.

Theres no getting around the allure of motorcycles.