Motorcycle Book Reviews
Restoring Motorcycle Transmissions
Restoring Motorcycle Transmissions ISBN: 0-85045-859-5 Dimensions (inches): 7.75 x 10.5 x 0.375 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK), 1989 Original List Price: £9.95 126 pages, B&W Photos, Line Drawings and Illustrations On my desk is an ever-growing stack of motorcycle books that are waiting for reviews. I’ve been ignoring it, hoping that it will somehow get smaller …
The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine
The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine by Daniel Peirce Veloce Publishing, August 2008 Hardcover, 144 Pages, Color Photos and Text ISBN: 978-1-84584-174-4 Price: $39.95 or £19.99 I’m a gearhead, no two ways about it. I came to this realization back in the early ’50’s in the same way that a kid might suddenly realize …
Motorcycle Journeys Guide Books
Motorcycle Journeys Guide Books The “Motorcycle Journeys” series of books has been very popular with motorcycle riders. They have also been a huge hit for the publisher, Whitehorse Press. Whitehorse Press publishes many different types of motorcycle books, guides and technical manuals. We reviewed a few of the books from this series in the past. …
Great Motorcycle Legends
Great Motorcycle Legends By; Richard Renstrom Paperback: 128 pages Dimensions (in inches): 8.5 x 11.0 x 0.4 Publisher: Haessner Publishing, Inc. USA (1977) ISBN: 0877990573 This is another in our series (6 so far) of book reviews covering rare, out of print or hard-to-find motorcycle books. Great Motorcycle Legends was written by Richard Renstrom. He …
Motorcycle Track Days
Motorcycle Track Days for Virgins ISBN 978-0-9556595-0-8 Dimensions: 157 x 233 x 10 (124 pages) Published by Panther Publishing Printed in England Price: £12.95 + £2.50 UK P&P (Sortcover); More: wBW Book Review Index Our friends at Panther Publishing are at it again — this time it’s not another definitive volume on some obscure motorcycle marque, but …
BMW Racing Motorcycles
BMW Racing Motorcycles: The Mastery of Speed by: Laurel C. Allen and Mark Gardiner Hardcover: 174 pages Dimensions (in inches): 9.25 x 6.75 x 0.937 Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (March 2008) ISBN: 978-1-884313-65-3 List Price: $29.95 More: wBW Book Review Index | Book Reviews by Rating | Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index Mark Gardiner is …
BMW GS Essential Buyer’s Guide
The Essential Buyer’s Guide: BMW GS By: Peter Henshaw Paperback: 64 pages Dimensions (mm): 140 x 195 x 6.0 Publisher: Veloce Publishing; (Feb 2008) ISBN: 978-1-84584-135-5 List Price: $19.95 (£9.99) We have a ton of books queued up and ready to review in the webBikeWorld library. I’ve been having too much fun reading them and, as …
Into Africa and Under Asian Skies
Into Africa By: Sam Manicom ISBN: 1412054982 Dimensions (mm): 140x216x18 Publisher: Trafford Publishing UK, 2005 317 pages, B&W Photos and Illustrations Under Asian Skies By: Sam Manicom ISBN: 9780955657306 Dimensions (in cm): 140x210x230 Publisher: Sam Manicom, 2007 319 pages, Photos and Illustrations When not one, but two motorcycle travel books arrived, I shuddered. I’ve read …
How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969
How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969 wBW Book Review How to Restore BMW Twins 1950-1969 by: Roland Slabon Paperback – 224 pages, (1994) MBI Publishing, Osceola, Wisconsin, USA ISBN: 0-87938-933-8 Dimensions (in inches): 0.532 x 10.625 x 8.25 The title may be a bit misleading. This book really doesn’t seem to be a reference guide to …
The Secret Skills of Motorcycle Riding
The Secret Skills of Motorcycle Riding, Parts I and II New Zealand Motorcycle Safety Consultants ISBN 978-1-877177-62 -0 and ISBN 978-1-877177-63-7 $20.00 (Paper) There can never be enough books, videos, webcasts or even podcasts that teach motorcycle riding skills. I’m a voracious consumer of them all. I learned a long time ago that a continuous …
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel
The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel: Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques By: Dale Coyner ISBN: 1884313590 Dimensions (inches): 8.25 x 10.5 Publisher: Whitehorse Press, 2007 176 pages, Color Photos and Illustrations Cost: $24.95 (U.S.) Review Date: July 2007 Editor’s Note: This marks our 100th book review! More reviews… Dale Coyner is a clever bloke. Read the title and you’d …
Riding a Motorcycle in Great Britain
The Official DSA Theory Test for Motorcyclists ISBN-13: 978 011 552750 8 Published by the Driving Standards Agency, Sixth Edition, 2006 Cost: £11.99 The Official DSA Guide to Learning to Ride ISBN-13: 978 011 552645 5 Published by the Driving Standards Agency, Fifth Edition, Second Impression, 2006 Cost: £7.99 Know Your Traffic Signs ISBN: 0 11 551612 …
Streetbikes – Everything You Need To Know
Streetbikes – Everything You Need To Know Paperback: 160 pages. 300 color photos. Dimensions: 8-1/4 in. x 10-5/8 in. Publisher: Motorbooks (2005) Price: $24.95 – $33.95 CDN – £16.99 ISBN: 0760323623 I’m usually not a big fan of this form of “do-it-all” compendium. It typically tries to cover everything and ends up covering nothing. So …
MotoGP Technology
MotoGP Technology Hardcover: 192 pages ; Dimensions (mm): 270 x 210 Publisher: Haynes Publishing (October 2006) ISBN: 1844253104 Available From: Haynes UK, £25.00 or Amazon.co.uk More: Kevin Cameron’s outstanding Sportbike Performance Handbook | Many more motorcycle book reviews listed on the wBW Motorcycle Book Reviews index All I can say is “Wow!” Haynes has done a super-fantastic job with the book MotoGP …
BMW Motorcycles: The Evolution of Excellence
BMW Motorcycles: The Evolution of Excellence Hardcover: 174 pages Dimensions (in inches): 9.13 x 6.8 x 0.75 Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (September 2006) ISBN: 1884313574 List Price: $29.95 More: wBW Book Review Index | Book Reviews by Rating | Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | BMW Page | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index Here we are in 2006 and I have to …
A Twist of the Wrist II: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding
Twist of the Wrist 2 The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding Paperback 3rd edition, Vol. 2 (July 1997) U.S. Distributor: Motorbooks International ISBN: 0-965045-02-1 This book really should have been (and maybe was) the revision of Twist I, rather than a separate volume. I’m not sure why the author keeps the two books alive; perhaps the …
A Twist of the Wrist: The Motorcycle Road Racer’s Handbook
A Twist of the Wrist: The Motorcycle Road Racer’s Handbook A Twist of the Wrist Author: Keith Code Revised edition, 17th printing (April 1997) Motorbooks International, Osceola, Wisconsin ISBN: 0-965045-01-3 Keith Code was a motorcycle racer and he also launched the California Superbike School, which continues to train hundreds of serious motorcycle students each year. …
Leanings 2 by Peter Egan
Leanings 2 By: Peter Egan Hardcover: 320 pages Dimensions (in inches): 6.125 x 9.25 x 1.0625 Publisher: Motorbooks, 2005 ISBN: 0760321647 I came to Peter Egan’s writings in a roundabout way. Roundabout, that is, from a motorcyclist’s point of view. That’s because I first became aware of Peter Egan in the pages of Road & …
Triumph Motorcycles: From Speed Twin to Bonneville – wBW Book Review
Triumph Motorcycles: From Speed Twin to Bonneville by: Tim Remus Hardcover: 144 pages Dimensions (in inches): 10.1 x 10.3 x 0.7 Publisher: Wolfgang Publications, 2005 ISBN: 1929133219 Remus as the author of the excellent “Triumph Twins and Triples“. But as it turns out, Remus is also responsible for many different books on motorcycles, motorcycle history, …
Valentino Rossi Autobiography
Valentino Rossi Autobiography by: Valentino Rossi with Enrico Borghi Hardcover: 281 pages Dimensions (cm): 0.26 x 16.1 x 24 Publisher: Century (Random House); (September 2005) ISBN: 1844138801 More: wBW review of Valentino Rossi: MotoGenius | Motorcycle Racing Page | Rossi’s RC211V model | Rossi AGV Ti-Tech helmet review | The 210 MPH Bikes DVD review | FASTER! The MotoGP DVD review I shudder involuntarily …
Motorcycling Excellence Second Edition
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, Second Edition Paperback: 192 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 8.25 x 10.5 Full color illustrations and photos. Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (August 2005) ISBN: 1884313477 The original Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to Motorcycling Excellence (wBW review) was first published in 1995. The book has been updated to reflect ten …
Motorcycle Roadcraft: The Police Rider’s Handbook
Motorcycle Roadcraft by Philip Coyne and the National Extension College Paperback – 178 pages, 4th Edition (June 1996) The Stationery Office Books, Norwich, England; Dimensions (in inches): 0.5 x 8.312 x 5.906 ISBN: 011341143X This book was developed by Police motorcycle trainers in the U.K., with input from police riders, trainees and civilians. It is …
The Illustrated Norton Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
Illustrated Norton Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide by: Roy Bacon Hardcover 160 pages, (1991) Niton Publishing, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England ISBN: 1-85579-004-1 Dimensions (in inches): 0.375 x 9.20 x 7.43 Here’s yet another in the series of “Illustrated Buyer’s Guides”. This time, the focus is on Norton. It includes many excellent photos of old and strange …
Biker Billy Cooks With Fire
Biker Billy Cooks With Fire By: Bill Hufnagle Paperback: 260 pages Publisher: Whitehorse Press, October 15, 2004 ISBN: 1884313507 “Biker Billy” has created an industry with this book. Billy is the gastronomic editor for Cruising Rider magazine and the author of several other cookbooks. He’s appeared with Jay Leno on the Tonight Show (U.S.A.), with …
Two Wheels Through Terror
Two Wheels Through Terror By: Glen Heggstad Hardcover: 275 pages Publisher: Whitehorse Press, September 2004 ISBN: 1884313493 I guess I’m a wimp when it comes to motorcycle adventures. I prepare for a 200 mile day trip like I’ll be trekking to the ends of the Earth. And I wouldn’t think of taking off without a …
Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook
Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook Paperback: 159 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.38 x 10.60 x 8.22 Publisher: MBI Publishing (July 1, 2004) ISBN: 076031635X I absolutely love books like the Motorcycle Fuel Injection Handbook! My wife thinks I’m nuts, because this is my favorite type of book to bring on holiday at the beach. A leisurely …
Ride Hard Ride Smart
Ride Hard Ride Smart Ride Hard Ride Smart Paperback: 143 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 10.66 x 8.28 Publisher: MBI Publishing; (April 2004) ISBN: 0760317607 Ride Hard Ride Smart reads something like a Proficient Motorcycling knock-off. But like all of the books of this genre, there are some useful nuggets that aren’t covered in …
The British Motorcycle Directory
The British Motorcycle Directory By: Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth ISBN: 9781861266743 Hardcover: 288 pages Dimensions: 28 cm x 22 cm Publisher: Crowood Press, England (Printed and Bound) 850 B&W Photographs May 2004 List Price: £35.00 or $59.95 US I guess I’m the resident British Bike nut, although just about all of us here at webBikeWorld …
Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way
Smooth Riding the Pridmore Way by Reg Pridmore, Geoff Drake (Contributor) Paperback: 160 pages p;p; Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (November 2003) ISBN: 1884313469 Reg Pridmore is a former AMA Superbike racing champion, and is now known worldwide for his popular CLASS Motorcycle Schools. Reg has finally taken a time out to write a book about his motorcycle riding …
Hizzy: The Autobiography of Steve Hislop
Hizzy: The Autobiography of Steve Hislop By: Steve Hislop, Stuart Baker Hardcover, 336 pages (2 June, 2003) Publisher: HarperCollinsWillow ISBN: 0007156405 More: wBW Motorcycle Racing Page R.I.P. Hizzy! Millions will miss you. He was working on this autobiography before his passing. This book was released in September 2003. wBW Rating: Not yet reviewed. The wBW “Flaming Helmet” Book Review Rating System | Book Reviews …
Colin Edwards – The Texas Tornado
Colin Edwards – The Texas Tornado By: Rob Simmonds Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Motorbooks International (August 2003) ISBN: 1844250113 At the last round of the 2002 World Superbike Championship, American rider Colin Edwards overhauled season-long title favorite Troy Bayliss in two of the most exciting motorcycle races ever held. After an incredible championship come from …
Total Control High Performance Street Riding Techniques
Total Control High Performance Street Riding Techniques By: Lee Parks Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Motorbooks International; (April 2003) ISBN: 0760314039 You may know Lee Parks as the guy who makes the wonderful motorcycle gloves (see the wBWreview of Lee Parks gloves). But do you know the other Lee Parks? Lee has been racing for over 16 …
More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride
More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride Paperback: 256 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.67 x 11.24 x 7.90 Publisher: Bowtie Press; (March 2003) ISBN: 1931993033 This book is the third in a series based on the “Proficient Motorcycling” columns that Mr. Hough has written for many years for Motorcycle Consumer News and other periodicals that …
Sport Riding Techniques
How to Develop Real World Skills for Speed, Safety and Confidence On The Street and Track By: Nick Ienatsch Paperback: 128 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.38 x 11.14 x 8.56 Publisher: David Bull Publishing; (March 2003) ISBN: 1893618072 Ienatsch is well-known to Cycle World readers as a contributing editor; he was a full-time racer and …
Going the Extra Mile
A Handbook for Long-Distance Motorcycling and Endurance Rallies By: Ron Ayres Paperback: 160 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.43 x 10.48 x 8.27 Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (December 2002) ISBN: 1884313396 More: wBW BMW Page | Motorcycle Accessory Review Index | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index Ron Ayres is a best-selling author on this subject — he wrote “Against …
Clymer BMW R-Series – BMW Motorcycle Repair – Maintenance
Clymer BMW R-Series – BMW Motorcycle Repair – Maintenance Also known as “BMW R50/5 Through R100GS PD: 1970-1996” in the U.K. by: the Clymer Staff Paperback, 760 pages Publisher: Clymer Publications; (December 2002) ISBN: 0892878541 More: wBW Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | BMW Page | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index This is probably the most commonly used …
BMW R100RS
BMW R100RS by: Bill Stermer Paperback: 80 pages Dimensions (in inches): 0.21 x 8.96 x 8.22 Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (August 2002) ISBN: 1884313310 More: wBW Book Review Index | Book Reviews by Rating | Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | BMW Page | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index See Also: BMW R90S by Ian Falloon This is an excellent guide to …
Motorcycle Detailing Made Easy
Motorcycle Detailing Made Easy by: David Jacobs Paperback: 143 pages; Dimensions (in inches): 0.36 x 10.44 x 8.34 Publisher: Whitehorse Press; (August 2002) ISBN: 1884313353 More: wBW Motorcycle Accessory Review Index, including motorcycle wax, polish, chrome cleaner and more | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index A friend of mine owns this book, and although some of the …
BMW Motorcycles
BMW Motorcycles by: GearheadDVDs.com 98 minutes Dolby stereo sound Region 1-9 compatible More: wBW Vintage, Classic, Antique Motorcycles Page | BMW Page | Motorcycle Repair and Maintenance Article Index One of the more recently published books about the BMW marque. Reviewers have given this book 5 stars on Amazon.com, and have also stated that the book has “stunning” photographs …
