Discusses the history, types, and uses of motorcycles, and explores the different kinds of racing motorcycles and motorcycle races.

"This book discusses a range of necessary skills, such as shifting, braking, and cornering, as well as safety precautions and risk management for all types of motorcycle riders, including single riders, group riders, off-road and track riders, and those carrying passengers"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the parts of a motorcycle and how they operate and gives instructions for riding.

Many of the bikes featured in this book are classics from the heyday of motorbike manufacturing. Sadly a number of these famous names such as Ariel, BSA, and Velocette are consigned to the history books and the bikes themselves have become more and more of a collector s item. Many credit the demise of the British motorbike industry to the invasion of the Japanese manufacturers (Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda and Yamaha) in the 1970s that changed the face...

Hansen's enthusiasm for motorcycle exploration is contagious in this full-color, fully-detailed guide to the great roads of America's Pacific Northwest. Visitors to the region and lifetime locals alike will enjoy and appreciate the 30+ trips that Hansen has planned and perfected. This book, designed from top to bottom for motorcyclists, includes: topographical maps for each trip, section, and chapter; photocopy-able spreads with detailed maps and...