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This book gives a glimpse into the trials and tribulations of inventing, developing and perfecting the art of pedal-powered transport over the years from the the original 'hobby-horse' velocipede to the the notorious bone-shaker, and from the grand but tricky penny-farthing to Graeme Obree's world-beating home-made suprbike. This second edition has been updated to take in Chris Hoy's amazing three gold medals in the 2008 Olympics.

The Triumph 350cc and 500cc unit-construction twins were called the 'C' Series, and were made between 1957 and 1974. The range started with the 350cc 'Twenty-one' - a sedate touring bike with full enclosure in the form of the famous Triumph 'Bathtub' - went through such famous names as the Speed Twin, Tiger 100 and Trophy, and ended with the rip-roaring Daytona and the off-road Adventurer. This book deals with the whole range, giving the history of all the models, and also describes the restor...

Marc Marquez is the new motorcycle racing icon, the very young rider who has changed the face of MotoGP by winning the world title at just 21 years old. His story is told in this book by Marco Masetti, the well-established motorcycle racing journalist, who closely follows MotoGP as his publication's correspondent. Masetti has literally seen Marquez grow from when he was a little boy with racing in his blood to when he became the sport's sensation on two wheels, a true heir to Valentino. As well...

Published to great acclaim in 2006, this magnificent illustrated biography of Barry Sheene is now available in paperback. One of history's great motorcycle racers, Sheene proved his skill with 19 Grand Prix wins and two World Championships. He added ambition, intelligence and vision to his Cockney charm - and it made him formidable. Starring in high-profile ad campaigns and in London's fast social set, he played the media to charm the public, and his personal courage in facing serious injury mad...

Packed with good advice on choosing the right Ducati bevel twin, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation and predicting which models will become collectable (if they aren't already). Illustrated throughout with photos of key areas to check and foibles to be aware of, and featuring details ranging from the Ducati community, to whether a Ducati bevel twin will suit you and your l...

Laverda is a marque with a long and sometimes troubled history. In this addition to the Crowood Motoclassic series, Mick Walker charts that history from its beginnings in the 1940s through the high points of the 1960s and 1970s and the low points of the 1980s to the 1990s, with the promise of things to come. Topics covered include: background history of the company; complete development history; and specifications.

The words "Ducati" and "racing" have provided some of the greatest moments in motorcycle sport. Ducati bikes, with their fine engineering, superb performance and magical sound built a world-wide following of admirers for the company. This book tells of the rise to fame and fortune of what is now one of the world's most famous motorcycle manufacturers. From its beginnings after World War II, the company's history is charted through its increasingly sophisticated race machines and the burgeoning n...

Max Frizs R32 of 1923, the first BMW boxer twin motorcycle, set BMW on a path that would continue for the next 80 years. Although the twin has predominated, some of the most popular BMW motorcycles have been singles and the K-series triples and fours. BMW has never been afraid of innovation, from the supercharger ot the 1920s and 1930s, the telescopic then Earles fork, wind-tunnel-developed fairings, anti-lock brakes and Paralever swingarms. Here is the full story of all the BMW road and racing...