motorcycle racing books

*500cc World Champions
By Michael Scott. Kings of the Road Race Since the founding of the unified World Championship in 1949, the 500cc class of Grand Prix racing has been the pinnacle of motorcycle racing worldwide. However, starting with the 2002 season, a new category of motorcycle - the 990cc four-stroke - will be allowed, forever changing the character of Grand Prix racing. This book is a full-color tribute to the first 50 tears of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, packed with anecdotes and action from the early days before the World Championship right through to the 2001 season. Geoff Duke, Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees, Barry Sheene, Wayne Rainey, and more of the authoritative text by the author, who has written more than 15 books and has edited Motorcourse since 1990. Hardcover, 7-3/4"x 10-1/4", 160pg
Order Number #133840AE $29.95

Anatomy & Development of the Grand Prix Motorcycle
By Tony Sakkis. Takes the reader into the pits, onto the track, and behind the scenes to understand firsthand the inner workings of the world's fastest and most-advanced road racing motorcycles. The carefully researched text is accompanied by 200 photographs including historical shots from the 1920s to the early -1970s to illustrate the sport's genesis. Some of the biggest names in GP racing, both past and present, explain the hows and whys of their sport, including: Kenny Roberts, Mick Doohan, Eddie Lawson, Kevin Schwantz, Giacomo Agostini, Erv Kanemoto, Kel Carruthers, and many others. Paperback, 160pg
Order Number #121453AP $21.95

Classic Racing Motorcycles
By Mick Dukeworth. Racing has always been at the forefront of motorbike technology and Classic Racing Motorcycles profiles the all-time best of the breed. It features the bikes that were Grand prix championship winners and major contenders across more than six decades the new technology which these machines pioneered are; overhead and double overhead camshafts, telescopic forks, swingarm and monoshock rear suspension, two-stroks disk-valve, four-valve cylinder heads, liquid cooling, four and even six-cylinder engines and aerodynamic fairings. Hardcover, 10"x 12-3/4", 72pg
Order Number #136071AP $19.95

The Daytona 200 : 2nd Edition
By Don Emde. The History of American Premier Motorcycle Race. This second edition of the Daytona 200 The History of American Premier Motorcycle Race includes the best-selling first edition from 1991, along with an addition of the last 13 years of Daytona 200 racing action. This two-part book provides an in-depth history of the race that goes beyond just the pure fact and figures. The author has traveled the country and interviewed many former race winners ranging from Ed Kretz and Dick Klamfoth to Miguel Duhamel and cott Russell. The history of this great race is brought alive with over 450 photographs, diagrams and ads from days gone by! Hardcover, 380pg
Order Number #137535A $39.95

*The Essential Superbike
By Micro De Cet. Essential Superbike takes you into the exciting world of the fastest motorcycles of today and yesterday. The designation "Superbike" perfectly encapsulates these machins in one word. From their early development in the 1980s through today's machines, this book describes the performance, the power, and the thrill of riding and owning one of these blazingly fast and furious machines. Colin Edwards, Carl Fogarty, and more recently, Nicky Hayden, have all raced machines of which road-going versions are just down the street at your local dealer. Ultimate machines like the legendary all-conquering Ducati 996, the Honda RC51, and the awesome Yamaha R1. Each bike is accompanied by tech specs. Hardcover, 10-5/8"x 11-7/8", 160pg
Order Number #137463AP $24.95

*Fastest Motorcycle on Earth
By Tom Murphy. Come along as Tom Murphy leads a historic tour of this exotic sport, introducing us to Denis Manning, Don Vesco, George Smith, Leo Payne, and many others who built or drove record bikes. Murphy takes us to the autobahns of Germany, El Mirage Dry Lake in southern California, Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, and Lake Gairdner in Australia, where the vast empty spaces make natural test beds for today's high-speed runs. He shows us the innovative hardwere conjured up by bith backyard mechanics and heavily funded factory teams. And, he describes the number one enemy of speed - air drag. It's all here, the people and record-setting machines. Paperback, 8-1/2"x 11", 111pg
Order Number #130637AE $19.95

*The Guide to MotoGP 2004
By Julian Ryder. This action-packed season preview - produced with unrivalled behind-the-scenes access - provides all the information needed by enthusiasts, whether they are trackside or viewing at home. It includes data on the riders, bikes, teams, events, regulations, stats,and other facts and figures, all presented in an easy-access format. Paperback, 10"x 7-1/2", 128pg
Order Number #138891AE $19.95

The History of the Manx Grand Prix 1923-98
By Bill Snelling and Peter Kneale. This book chronicles 'The Manx', as it is recognized world-wide, with race reports of every single race by Peter Kneale and bill Snelling, with many interesting photographs collated by FoTTofinders. The performance of every rider who has started in a Manx GP race is Listed, together with stories from winners (and others!) Paperback, 200pg
Order Number #128475 $Ask

*Kawasaki Road Racers
By Ian Falloon. Despite inconsistent support from the corporation, Kawasaki motorcycles and their riders have achieved some extraordinary results. This full-color history, with sidebars providing easily accessible information on significant riders and teams, tells the complete story of Kawasaki involvement in road racing. The story begins with Dave Simmond's 1969 125cc World Championship, and continues through the KR250 and 350 that proved virtually unbeatable from 1978 to 1982, Wayne Rainey's AMA Superbike Championship in 1983 and Scot Russell's in 1993, and the Kawasaki dominance in '90s endurance racing. Hardcover, 10"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #134928AE $35.95

*The Magic of the TT
By Mac McDiarmid. There can be no better author to write a celebration of the Isle of Man TT than MacMcDiarmid, whose Joey Dunlop tribute book received outstanding reviews and sales success. As a former TT racer and the longtime TT correspondent of Motocourse, he hes this race in his blood - he even live on Island. This evocativ book presents a lavishly-illustrated collection commemorating the greatest motorcycle road-racing event in the world. Hardcover, 10"x 10", 192pg
Order Number #137755AE $39.95

*Mick Walker On Motorcycles, No.1: Cafe Racers of the 1960s
By Mick Walker. Subtitled: Machines, Riders and Lifestyle. A Pictorial Review. Renowned motorcycle expert Walker profiles the exciting range of nostalgic '60s cafe racers superbike specials in this easy-to-use reference. Includes chapters on Goldie, Triton, Dunslall, Rockers, Homebrew, College Industry, and Foreigners. A fascinating re-creation of the era, packed with period photos of the machines and their riders, with information on technical and design features, clothing and accessories, and the cafe racer lifestyle. Excellent! Paperback. 7-1/4"x 10-1/4", 96pg
Order Number #118897AE $17.95

Mick Walker's European Racing Motorcycles
By Mick Walker. Best-selling author Mick Walker spotlights the great European motorcycles of Bultaco, Husqvarna, MCB, Rotax, Terron and many more, from the beginning of the century up to the present day. Details on each featured model delivers a wealth of information on the major machines and main players of the European racing scene. Essential information for every international motorcycle racing enthusiast. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 11", 232pg
Order Number #130090AE $34.95

Mick Walker's German Racing Motorcycles
By Mick Walker. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 11", 224pg
Order Number #130091AE $Ask

Mick Walker's British Racing Motorcycles
By Mick Walker. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 11", 208pg
Order Number #127989 $Ask

Mick Walker's Japanese Racing Motorcycles
By Mick Walker. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 11", 203pg
Order Number #134785AE $Ask

Motocourse 1998-99
By Michael Scott. The World's Leading Road Racing Annual. From Australia to Brazil to Catalunya, from beginning to end... virtually everywhere that men raced motorcycles in 1998, Motocourse was there to record it. Detailed, entertaining race ports and fabulous color photographs bring alive the drama and atmosphere of the contest for the two-wheeled World Championships. Filled with top-ten rider profiles, technical specs, results for 125cc, 250cc racing. Plus highlights of US Road Racing, World Championship, Isle of Man TT, World Endurance Championship European Championship, British National racing and more! Now in its 22nd year of publication. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 12-1/4", 192pg
Order Number #127065AE $Ask

Motocourse 1999-2000
By Michael Scott. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 12-1/4", 208pg
Order Number #129159AE $Ask

Mortocourse 2000-01
By Michael Scott. Motocourse celebrates its 25th year widely acclaimed as the premier motorcycle GP yearbook. This special Silver Anniversary edition contains detailed, entertaining race reports and fabulous color photographs that bring to life the drama and atmosphere of the contest for the two-wheeled World Championship. GP coverage is supported by comprehensive results and statistics, and topical color features on the personalities and technical developments. An unrivalled record of the motorcycle racing year with reviews of national and international series, including US and Road Racing, World Supersport, the lsle of Man TT and the World Endurance Championship. Includes a detailed results section. 25th Silver Anniversary Edition. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 12-1/4", 216pg
Order Number #130754AE $54.95

Motocourse 2001-02
By Michael Scott.Motocourse celebrates 26 years as the unrivalled motorcycle Grand Prix yearbook. In addition to extensive coverage of the World Superbike Championship, this installment provides a complete record of motorcycle racing worldwide, including special features, entertaining and detailed race report and fabulous color photography that brings the drama and atmosphere of the two-wheeled World Championship to life. Grand Prix coverrage is supported by comprehensive results and statistics, and topical features on the personalities. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 12-1/4", 216pg
Order Number #136624AE $54.95

Motocourse 2002-03
By Michael Scott. The World's Leading Grand Prix and Superbike Annual - Motocourse - contains extensive coverage of the World Superbike Championship, race-by-race Grand Prix reports and stunning photography by top lensmen David Goldman & Patrick Gosling, plus many others. Technical reviews and personality profiles, as well as full national and international results are included. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 12-1/4", 216pg
Order Number #135306AE $54.95

*Motocourse 2003-2004
By Mihael Scott. Now in 28th year, Motocoures has undergone many a transformation since its incipient. it is packed with insightful reading. The 2003-04 edition will include coverage of Moto GP and World Superbike, both with round-by-round reviews, World Supersport, World Endurance, World Sidecar, lsle of Man, TT, US and British Superbikes, plus a detailed results section which adds the finishing touch to this high quality yearbook, making it a valued source of reference for anyone, from professional researchers to keen amateurs. Hardcover, 9-1/4"x 11-1/4", 208pg
Order Number #136453AP $54.95

Motocourse: 50 Tears of Moto Grand PrixThe Official History of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix
The history of GP motorcycle racing is rich in romance and legend: the names of manufacturers such as Norton, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi and Gilera, and riders such as Duke, Agostini, Surtees, Hailwood, Sheene and Spencer, still have the power to evoke a time when racing was more than just a business. This colorful volume retells a half-century of GP was, from the era when four-stroke British singles (and the AJS 'Porcupine' twin) still ruled the premier 500 class, through the days of Gileras and MVs and the brief but legendary MV-Honda battles, up to the present reign of the ubiquitous V4 Japanese two-strokes. Hardcover, 9-1/2"x 12-1/2", 208pg
Order Number #128489AE $Ask

Motorcycle Grand Prix Year 1986/87
By Michael Scott. Paperback, 143pg
Order Number #111282C $32.95

Motorcycle Grand Prix Year 1986/87
By Michael Scott. Paperback, 180pg
Order Number #112201C $27.95

*Motorcycle Track Day Handbook
By Kent Larson. For years track days have been popular activities for European motorcyclists. In recent years it has become a very popular activity in the U.S. as well. As traffic laws become increasingly draconian, roads become increasingly congested, and motorcycles become increasingly capable, more people are taking their bikes to race tracks. Currently there are a number of organizations catering to people who attend track days. But many people who want to ride on racetracks don't attend track days because they don't know how to prepare themselves or their motorcycles for the racetrack. This book will provide tell them everything they need to know to hit the racetrack: the major racetracks in the U.S., information on track schools and more. Paperback, 8-1/4"x 10-5/8", 128pg
Order Number #138621AP $24.95

Motorcycle Yearbook 2000-01
By Jean Claud Schertenlieb. Hardcover 10-1/4"x 13-1/2", 205pg
Order Number #133781AE $24.95

*Motorcycle Yearbook 2003-04
By Jean Claud Schertenlieb. This seventh edition retains the same format and contents as previous editions. It features: an analysis of the different championships (GP, Superbikes, Supersports, Endurance and Sidecars); portraits of all the champions; a detailed account of all races in the various world championship categories (125, 250, 500, Superbikes, Sidecars, Endurance and Supersports); coverage of the national championships in Europe and the European championship; and feature articles on topics of current interest. Hardcover 10-1/4"x 13-1/2", 205pg
Order Number #133781AE $24.95

*Motorcycle Yearbook 2002
By Jean Claud Schertenlieb. Hardcover 10-1/4"x 13-1/2", 192pg
Order Number #136231AE $Ask

Motorcycle Yearbook 2003-2004
By Jean Claud Schertenlieb. Hardcover 10-1/4"x 13-1/2", 192pg
Order Number #136311AE $19.95

Motorcycle Racing
By Bill Holder, with photography by Bob Fairman. Hardcover, 112pg
Order Number #MR $Ask

*Motor Racing at Brands Hatch in the Seventies
By Chas Parker. A personal view of Brands Hatch - the world's busiest motor racing circuit - during its heyday, using previously unpublished photographs and accounts of events. A personal view of activities and changes at the track during its heyday and paints an affectionate picture of motor racing. Hardcover, 7"x 8", 80pg
Order Number #138869AE $19.95

The World Fastest Motorcycles
By john Martin. The motorcycles in this book are the fastest, most powerful two-wheelers around. They are the latest examples of modern motorcycle technology. Hardcover, 48pg
Order Number #56065208 $Ask

Pendine Race
By Lynn Hughes. Pendine races relives the glory days and records an episode in our sporting and social history in dander of being lost. Hardcover, 328pg
Order Number #133305D $Ask

Road Bike Racing Racing & Preparation
By Ray Knigeh. Ray Knight writer with the authority of a competitor who has experienced road motorcycle racing at all levels. In more than thirty years he has always been with the leaders. Paperback, 128pg
Order Number #113703AE $Ask

Superbike World Championship 2002-03
By Claudio Porrozzi, with photography by Fabrizio Porrozi. Written by formidable two-wheel author Claudio Porrozzi, every aspect of the 2002 Superbike season is covered. Relive all thirteen races of the year's circuit and enjoy special fertures on all of the great riders, their teams, and their powefulbikes. Outstanding action photography and inside looks at the paddocks and crowds that make these events so memorable are featured in 350 color photos. Inside looks at the WSB series is examined, including Supersport, Sidcar, and Superbike. This superbike chronicle is capped off by detailed appendixes that include full race results. Hardcover, 9-1/2"x 12-1/4", 160pg
Order Number #135835AP $19.95

*Superbike: The Histry of High-Performance Motorcycles
By Kevin Cameron. Only a handful of motorcycles have been significant enough to change the direction of the sport of motorcycling - landmark bikes whose engineering and performance altered the public's expectations of what a motorcycle could be. This includes such machines as Triumph's Speed Twin, Vincent's Rapide, H-D's Knucklehead, Norton's Commando, Honda's CB750, Kawasaki's Z-1, BMW's R90S, Suzuki's GSX-R 750, Ducati's Dssmoquattro 851, and others. Hardcover, 6"x 9", 288pg
Order Number #136308AP $24.95

Two Wheel Showdown
By Christopher Hilton. Subtitled: The Full Drama Of The Races Which Decided The World 500cc Motor Cycle Championship 1949-53. All the excitement and drama of the pivotal races in the championship recounted season by season, from their beginnings in 1949 through today. Fascinating insight into the riders, their backgrounds, their skills and driving forces. Dynamic coverage of Graham, Duke, Surtees, Hailwood, Sheens and many other racing legends, with on- and off-track accounts of their triumphs and tragedies. A rare combination of human interest stones plus race and technical details. Hardcover, 6-1/2"x 9-1/2", 256pg
Order Number #120647AE $35.00

*Ten Years of Superbikes
Order Number #125349AE $24.95

World Motorcycle Endurance Racing
By Mark Wernham. Visit Bol d'Or for the second French round, Suzuka in Japan where top GP riders get in on the action, plus '93 champion rider Doug Tolland! Represents all major manufacturers. Sensational! Paperback, 8-1/4"x 9", 128pg
Order Number #120528AE $15.95

*World Superbikes
By Julian Ryder & Kel Edge. Subtitled: The First Ten Years. The men, the machines, and the crowd-pulling drama of the 1997 title chase unfold in this all-color look at World Superbike Championships! Filled with year-by-year coverage, from Flyin' Fred Merkel in 1988 to Kocinski's dramatic crowning in 1997. All the champions -Merkel, Roche, Polen, Russel, Fogarty, and Corser. All the bikes - Honda , Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Bimota. Paperback, 7-1/2"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #125349AE $24.95

When The Light Turns Green: A Handbook of Motorcycle Drag Racing
By Tom Murpht. This complete guide to building and operating high-performance drag racing motorcycles including information on building and maintaining the engine, fuel system, electrical system, and gearing. Handy tips help you mentally prepare for racing, and a position. Plus, section show you how to find sponsors, sanctioning groups and classes. Paperback, 8"x 10", 160pg
Order Number #134801AE $19.95

*World Superbikes: The First 15 years
By Julian Ryder. For the past three years the biggest one-day crowd for a UK sporting event has been at the Brands Hatch round of the World Superbike Championship. Even without the attraction of four-times champion Carl Fogarty, over 100,000 fans came through the gate. This second edition brings readers right up to date with the story of the mega-popular World Superbike series - the riders, machines, politics and results - concluding with the nail-biting climax to the 2002 season that saw Colin Edwards emerge as champion. Hardcover, 7-1/2"x 10-1/4", 224pg
Order Number #135946AE $31.95

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