Book of The Month

In the modern era, mass-produced motorcycles tend to be of Japanese or Italian origin with the ‘big four’ oriental manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki dominating the market. However, it was not always so. Until the 1950s, even into the 60s, British makers ruled the roost such as Scott, Rudge, BSA, Norton and .. Continue Reading

The best motorcycle riding routes in Britain, tried and tested by RiDE magazine. Written by RiDE Magazine’s Simon Weir and with introduction by Charlie Boorman, Bikers’ Britain is all about the best roads for motorcyclists in the UK, from open throttle straights to expert curves, from soaring mountains to windswept coastlines. It’s for the five .. Continue Reading

The incredible rags-to-riches story of one of the world’s greatest motorcycle racers. From humble beginnings in 1930s London, to winning six world titles, Jim Redman MBE is one of GPs most extraordinary characters, and a true legend of motorcycle racing. After migrating to South Africa, he started his racing career in the mid-fifties, and was .. Continue Reading

This all-new edition of the most popular motorcycle touring guide to New England offers more suggested routes than ever, along with fully updated listings of motorcycle-friendly lodgings and great out-of-the-way restaurants. Motojournalist Ken Aiken leads two-wheeled travelers through twisty mountain passes and beautiful valley backroads to scenic, intriguing destinations in six key regions: the rugged .. Continue Reading

 A Guide to the Most Collectable Honda Motorcycles 1958-1990 The Honda Motor Corporation has created some of the most iconic motorcycle designs of modern times. This guide provides an overview of the collectible models built by Honda, with detailed specifications and an evaluation of each machine. Includes iconic models such as the CB77 Super Hawk, .. Continue Reading

A First-time Buyer’s Guide – RAC Handbook | Veloce Publishing Ltd | £9.99 Taking the first-time-buyer step-by-step through the entire experience of buying your first motorcycle, this friendly, clear, and jargon-free book explains everything you need to know to get the most out of your bike. Covering practicalities such as the pros and cons of .. Continue Reading

Long-Distance Motorcycling’s Endless Road | Published by WW Norton & Co | £8.99 For members of the Iron Butt Association, long-distance motorcycling is an obsession. Melissa Holbrook Pierson offers a sharply observed portrait of this community, focusing on the enigmatic John Ryan and his penchant for record-breaking. In chronicling the pleasures and perils of this .. Continue Reading

Published by Southwater | £8.99 This title covers 100 years of wartime motorcycles, from the first machines of World War I to the diesel-powered types and quad bikes of today, with 230 photographs. It is a complete reference guide to a century of military motorcycles, from their first use at the beginning of the 20th .. Continue Reading

The Illustrated History | Published by Carlton Books Ltd | £25 MotoGP has a great past and a thrilling present and it is all celebrated here in this stunning volume, fully updated to include the amazing and tragic 2011 season. The daring exploits of race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees .. Continue Reading

The Man Behind the Myth | Published by The History Press Ltd | £14.99 This is the first book to the reveal the complex personality that is Ivan Mauger, the dedicated and often ruthlessly efficient ambition that made him a virtual sporting automaton. His achievements in motorcycle track racing (nine individual world titles on long .. Continue Reading